Hey guys, I'm 16 and bought my first car a few months ago, which is a 1988 Cherokee Pioneer. I just lifted it around 5 inches and I'm experiencing some vibrations, and I'm pretty sure its the drive line. My question is, is a transfer case drop an effective and legitimate method? Or just a half baked way to get rid of vibes...

 

Its the latter. Look into a Slip yoke eliminator

 

dropping the tc is a old trick been around for years ,the older xj are alot more foregiving in the vibration dept i ran 7 inchs of lift with a tc drop with no issues dont go any lower than one inch readjusting the linkage should also be done to the case

 

X 2, like Freedgr said. A transfer case drop works just fine for liftes up to 6.5". Never go for more than a 1" drop. You can also buy wedge shaped shims to install between your rear axle pads and leaf springs to point the pinion up a little. This works in conjunction with a TC drop to get rid of driveline vibes. I ran a TC drop and degree shims in my Jeep with a 6" lift for 3 years and it was smooth as glass. I have a SYE now and it is the best cure but, know the TC drop is no half baked Redneck engineering. I bought a 4.5" lift kit from Rusty's Off Road and the lift kit actually came with a TC drop kit and a degree shim kit to compensate for DS vibes.

 

Thanks guys, I appreciate the help. I classmate of mine gave me a brand new t-case drop kit since he didn't use it. I think I'm gonna try to get it on this weekend.

 

Trust me, I would love to get an SYE with cv joints and custom shaft. but I'm 16 and don't really have that cash, even though I have a job

 

yea mine at 5" had a little vibes, threw on my 1" t case drop that was $25 on ebay and its smooth.

obviously having your t-case closer to the ground is what we are trying not to do though...

 

I think what I'll do is use a transfer case drop until I decide to move up to an SYE.

 

spray the bolts with pb blast for the next to days if theres a lot of rust alot of time they break when removing them take your time when unscrewing them

 

Will do, thanks a lot!

 

yeah definitally spray it, and if it doesnt occur to you like it didnt to me at first...... there are 2 bolts and 2 STUDS that hold the crossmember up. to remove the studs lock another nut against the one thats on and use a socket to get it out, mine were really in there!

 

try not to use a half inch ratchet it will snap it b4 it removes it

 

I am more than confident that I will have the right tools for the job, my Dad is a Snap-on Tools Dealer

 

you should have it covered just dont break nun of dads tool there way to expensive ...lol...

 

life time warranty lol.....more like don't lose dads tools lol. we lost a 3/4" snap on wrench and cost 40$ to get a new one