TC drop required on a 231 TC with 3" lift?
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TC drop required on a 231 TC with 3" lift?
Hi. I'm narrowing down my choice for my lift. I checked my TC ID plate, it's a 231. I've been reading a lot of posts but can't pin the answer. How do you know if you need to alter the drivetrain with a 3" lift on my TC? I don't want to find out the hard way that I need one, or waste money on additional parts if I don't. Thanks.
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Seems to be kind of hit or miss, some people need them, some don't. On my 93 with 3" I did. On my 95 with 3" I dont. The drop is only ~30, so not out much if you don't need it. But if you ever plan to go bigger you will need it, or a SYE is recommended.
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Pre 95 is less likely to need a drop than 96 and later.... TC drop is a cheap way of fixing, lift induced driveline vibes. Until you do the lift you won't know if you will have vibes. You do NOT need a kit to do a TC drop. lowes ahs all the parts for a fraction of the cost of a kit. Remember the REAL fix for driveline vibes, is a SYE and double cardan Driveshaft.
Pre 95 is less likely to need a drop than 96 and later.... TC drop is a cheap way of fixing, lift induced driveline vibes. Until you do the lift you won't know if you will have vibes. You do NOT need a kit to do a TC drop. lowes ahs all the parts for a fraction of the cost of a kit. Remember the REAL fix for driveline vibes, is a SYE and double cardan Driveshaft.
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Thanks for the replies... I was thinking the same, and hoping for a set answer. Seems it's all based on the reaction of the vehicle. Some need it, others don't.
As for the need for 3"... Long Island beach sand is like driving in the desert, you dig into it pretty fast.. then some light trails, and fun in Upstate/PA. So I'll get use out of it for sure.
As for the need for 3"... Long Island beach sand is like driving in the desert, you dig into it pretty fast.. then some light trails, and fun in Upstate/PA. So I'll get use out of it for sure.
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Thanks for the replies... I was thinking the same, and hoping for a set answer. Seems it's all based on the reaction of the vehicle. Some need it, others don't.
As for the need for 3"... Long Island beach sand is like driving in the desert, you dig into it pretty fast.. then some light trails, and fun in Upstate/PA. So I'll get use out of it for sure.
As for the need for 3"... Long Island beach sand is like driving in the desert, you dig into it pretty fast.. then some light trails, and fun in Upstate/PA. So I'll get use out of it for sure.
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Thanks for the replies... I was thinking the same, and hoping for a set answer. Seems it's all based on the reaction of the vehicle. Some need it, others don't.
As for the need for 3"... Long Island beach sand is like driving in the desert, you dig into it pretty fast.. then some light trails, and fun in Upstate/PA. So I'll get use out of it for sure.
As for the need for 3"... Long Island beach sand is like driving in the desert, you dig into it pretty fast.. then some light trails, and fun in Upstate/PA. So I'll get use out of it for sure.
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Pre 95 is less likely to need a drop than 96 and later.... TC drop is a cheap way of fixing, lift induced driveline vibes. Until you do the lift you won't know if you will have vibes. You do NOT need a kit to do a TC drop. lowes ahs all the parts for a fraction of the cost of a kit. Remember the REAL fix for driveline vibes, is a SYE and double cardan Driveshaft.
Pre 95 is less likely to need a drop than 96 and later.... TC drop is a cheap way of fixing, lift induced driveline vibes. Until you do the lift you won't know if you will have vibes. You do NOT need a kit to do a TC drop. lowes ahs all the parts for a fraction of the cost of a kit. Remember the REAL fix for driveline vibes, is a SYE and double cardan Driveshaft.
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