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Mar 26, 2013 | 07:45 AM

griff98xj

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From: WV

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

shim question.

if a have a 4.5" lift, whats the proper shims that are used with it? i have an 01 xj.

Mar 26, 2013 | 08:04 AM

Xj88

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From: Chattanooga

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

DO you have an sye?

You need to measure to find out the right degree shims you need.

Mar 26, 2013 | 08:14 AM

alin313058

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I have 4.5 inches of lift and i have 6 degree shims, and a sye regulates the angle at the driveshaft/transfer case angle, shims regulate the angle at the diff

Mar 26, 2013 | 08:25 AM

griff98xj

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From: WV

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Originally Posted by Xj88

DO you have an sye?

You need to measure to find out the right degree shims you need.

no, havent had the money to get one yet.

Mar 26, 2013 | 09:04 AM

yarom

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From: Bellevue, WA

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

There is no proper shim. It varies from car to car depending on suspension and SyE. I only used 2 degrees on a 5" lift and it seems to work.

Keep in mind that using longer shackles tilts the axle pinion upwards, reducing the necessary shim...

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Originally Posted by griff98xj

if a have a 4.5" lift, whats the proper shims that are used with it? i have an 01 xj.