Piecing together a 3'' Lift

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Apr 2, 2013 | 02:46 PM

#31

ZINGGG

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From: Seal Beach, CA

Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 HO Straight Six

Quote:

Originally Posted by RainShadow

QUESTION: Be nice guys >>>> Why would you need to drop the TC an inch for a 2" lift ??? Most 3" lifts do not require a TC drop.
Personally I am looking into a 3" lift from Rubicon or OME with new leafs and not add a leaf. I do not mind a semi bumpy ride and do not want the
XJ to sag in 5 yrs ......

Randy from Oceanside

You probably won't need a tcase drop. I bet the guy that has those vibes at 2" and a 1" tcase drop has some bad ujoints/unbalanced driveshaft/bad tranny or engine mounts/etc. rather than the driveline geometry being off.

I will say though, you are looking at 2 great brands there. You'll be happy either way you go.

Apr 2, 2013 | 02:47 PM

#32

Xj88

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From: Chattanooga

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

OME.

Apr 2, 2013 | 04:13 PM

#33

Aljay

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From: Tx

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: I-6

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Originally Posted by 1996sportXJ

I had vibes after install I did a 3 " AAL but my jeep has upcountry pkg.
Also the 97 up jeeps Ive heard are finicky when it comes to vibes and such from lifting. I did both motor mounts and trans mount ,I ended up making a TC drop until I do my 8.8 swap and sye.

Oh and David I will post up the pics of both sides of my jeep its off to the pass side. Im not drilling or moving anything I am ordering an adj. track bar next check.