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Old Apr 22, 2013 | 11:38 PM
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alright guys when i put my 6.5 kit on in december i had a driveline vibe at around 75mph. i also installed 4 degree shims when i installed the lift along with a rear cv driveshaft approximately 32 or 33 inchs in length.

now that i have regeared my jeep to 4.56s 2 months ago my vibe starts at 65mph and just gets worse the faster i go. it was suggested that i remove the shims and run the jeep down the highway and see how it does.

how many time can i safely reuse the u-bolts i installed new ones when i did the new lift.

so should i A remove the shims and see how it does, B switch to a 3 degree shim or C try a 6 degree shim??? by the way i am running an 8.25 rear.
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Old Apr 22, 2013 | 11:42 PM
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i should also mention that when i was running the 4 inch kit i had no driveline vibes

and i am also running the RC longarm kit that has a 3/4 inch drop
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Old Apr 23, 2013 | 08:04 PM
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honestly you shouldn't worry about taking them off and putting them on a couple times. If you are doing it more than three times though I would just get a new set and keep it on hand.
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Old Apr 23, 2013 | 08:16 PM
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You want angle to be at or slightly below 0*. So whichever shims will get you to that point. If there's vibes still then I'd wonder about yoke on diff, or bearings maybe..
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Old Apr 23, 2013 | 08:21 PM
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was the driveshaft new? could it possibly be out of balance?
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Old Apr 23, 2013 | 08:35 PM
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brand new shaft brand new 4.56s all bearings etc..... i ordered both a 3 degree shim and 6 degree shim today, im going to try the 3 first and see if its better, if it gets worse then im going to try the 6 degree...
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