Specific Driveline Question
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Specific Driveline Question
I've been reading about SYE's and t-case drops and I learned that i have the worst possible setup: 98 xj with Auto trans, NP242 t-case, and C8.25. Now, I just ordered a 3" lift, and I want to know if anyone runs a 3" lift with this setup without changing any of the driveline angles. thanks
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Year: 99
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I've been reading about SYE's and t-case drops and I learned that i have the worst possible setup: 98 xj with Auto trans, NP242 t-case, and C8.25. Now, I just ordered a 3" lift, and I want to know if anyone runs a 3" lift with this setup without changing any of the driveline angles. thanks
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Haha.. Worst possible? No. The 242 has a viscous coupler instead of mechanical like a 231, but so what.. And the c8.25? Comparable to a d44! SYE's are, admittedly, more expensive for the 242, but a HnT (hack n tap) is a good alternative. But for 3"? Idk, chances are it won't be an issue. 3.5-4" seems to be more the cut off. Lots of people run taller that you with stock driveline setups without issue.
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VT is right. My buddy has the exact same set up as you and has zero vibes. Even though the AW4 is longer and the 242 is a bigger case, you should be fine. If you aren't willing to do an sye (if you need one) then do a t case drop
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I have a 99 with an auto and a 242 with the 8.25 rear and I have zero vibes. I do think that the u joint at the rear shaft needs to be replaced though. It is making some sounds while slowing down below 5 mph. More annoying than anything....I also need to check the pinion angle.....may be part of the issue
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Oh! Haha, ok.. That makes more sense. I have the same combo and I'm at 4" and stock driveline, the ujoint developed a slight vib intermittently, like when decelerating thru 50, but has held up quite well. It's definitely time to replace it as the vibes are pretty steady at speed... At 2" I was fine, no vibes at all.
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