lifted xj grinding/squealing
I lifted my xj 6.5'' this last summer and recently it has started to make a pretty bad grinding/squealing noise whenever I accelerate, the sound gets mostly better when I let off the gas. My first thought is that its probably the slip yoke, The lift kit that I got came with a transfer case drop kit so I figured I could put off the SYE for a while. Does anybody know if this sounds typical for a slip yoke or if my problem lies elsewhere?? Ive had a hard time finding the culprit since it only makes the noise while moving
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Place rear axle on stands with wheels off the ground and front tires chocked. Start engine, place in drive, trace sound.
What size TC drop are you using with a 6.5" lift?!? |
I hadn't thought to do that thanks! And the kit came with a cross member that drops it maybe two to three inches
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Originally Posted by bridger
(Post 3215679)
I lifted my xj 6.5'' this last summer and recently it has started to make a pretty bad grinding/squealing noise whenever I accelerate, the sound gets mostly better when I let off the gas. My first thought is that its probably the slip yoke, The lift kit that I got came with a transfer case drop kit so I figured I could put off the SYE for a while. Does anybody know if this sounds typical for a slip yoke or if my problem lies elsewhere?? Ive had a hard time finding the culprit since it only makes the noise while moving
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Originally Posted by bridger
(Post 3215734)
I hadn't thought to do that thanks! And the kit came with a cross member that drops it maybe two to three inches
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Originally Posted by bridger
(Post 3215734)
I hadn't thought to do that thanks! And the kit came with a cross member that drops it maybe two to three inches
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No lift over 4" that doesn't use an SYE amazing you would even try, goes against everything in print.
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Originally Posted by jay_sco
(Post 3215804)
WTF?!? What company makes this?
Maybe it's stacked washers haha. |
Originally Posted by jay_sco
(Post 3215804)
WTF?!? What company makes this?
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I remember the girl I told this ------------------- was 12" also, easy to over estimate at times :popcorn:
No amount of drop spacer can be used for that size of lift, that causes a whole bunch of other problems. Install an SYE! |
I plan on doing the sye as soon as I can but I'm in college now so money and time are pretty tight
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I understand money being tight, but if that's the case, WAIT till you have everything you need.
Now, you have a lifted truck and driving it will likely cause even more damage, so you'll have to spend even more money you don't have to fix it. |
Originally Posted by bridger
(Post 3216125)
I plan on doing the sye as soon as I can but I'm in college now so money and time are pretty tight
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U joint for sure, they're roasted
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