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03-26-2013, 07:45 AM

griff98xj

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shim question.

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

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03-26-2013, 08:04 AM

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DO you have an sye?

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

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03-26-2013, 08:14 AM

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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

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03-26-2013, 08:25 AM

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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.

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03-26-2013, 09:04 AM

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