so i need to order my lift kit tonight which is going to be a rusty's 3" spring pack and i have read that on sum cherokees past 1997 need a tc drop or shackles. has anyone done a 3" lift on a 97+ xj with a tc drop or is it ok without a tc drop? please give me your advice or suggestions. thanks

 

i would install the lift with no tc drop, and see how shes runs, if you get driveline vibrations and what not, get a tc drop or a slip yoke elim

on mine i have a 4.5in with a 1in tc drop and i still have a little driveline vib.

 

tc drop is instead of a SYE. its not made to cure driveline vibes, even though it does, its for safety of not losing your driveshaft

 

driveline vibs break shafts, so.. fixing the vib is the same things as saving the shaft

 

so im gona go with a tc drop how much do u think i should drop it for the 3in lift

 

call rusty they will be the best source of info here they are very good guys and will tell you the best thing for you application

 

drop kits r usually found in 1" sizes which would be plenty to go with a 3" lift

 

Sye will cure vibes when setup properly

And its also there to allow for increased angles on the driveshaft without binding

 

if you do get the kit get the tc linkage relocation bracket also not sure if it comes with it

 

another question, should i get an adjustable trac bar im gona run 31x10.5

 

The TC drop kit is just a 1" spacer between the frame and the TC cross member. You can use anything. There are 2 bolts and 2 studs with nuts that hold the cross member in place. the hardest part of the job is getting the 2 studs out of the frame so they can be replaced with bolts. Use some heat and you wont have a problem. Also you won't need the track bar.

 

x3 on just 1 in drop