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Old 05-11-2015, 09:33 AM
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I just replaced my 4" rough country leaf springs the old ones had a wedge on the bottom thst seemed to correct the crazy angle my drive shafts sits at now obviously the new ones don't my question is what other ways can I correct this I thought a longer rear shackle may do it but I'm not sure any advise is greatly appreciated
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Could install the correct wedge on new leaf packs. Will only need new center-bolts.
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I guess that's not the problem cause that's pretty much how it looks
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Install SYE then the shims, it will all be good and done properly.
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Is there a specific brand sye I should look into ?
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There are a ton of brands you can go with, but usually with SYE you get what you pay for.
Plenty of good things have been said about Teraflex, AA, JB... as for driveshafts, depending on the SYE you can use a front XJ driveshaft, get a custom one made, or go with a Tom Woods.

Have you driven your jeep after the new leafs? Are you getting driveline vibes? It could be ok. Don't go replacing things if there arent any problems
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I guess that's not the problem cause that's pretty much how it looks
Which one? The CV driveshaft diagram or the stock two-joint driveshaft diagram.
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It looks like the 2 joint setup it defiantly has some good vibrations drive it daily
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The Rugged Ridge SYE is a lower cost one and works just fine for 95% of the people.
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Driveline vibrations will eat u-joints, but more importantly, will cause seals and bearings to prematurely fail in the axle pinions and transfer case.
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