Transfer Case dropped but still having Vibrations
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From: Northern Illinois
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
So I'm new at this but here it goes.
I have 98xj that im putting a 4.5inch rc lift on. I bought the kit used but only for about 6 months so its in good shape. Finally after about 6 days of working mostly on my own for bout 3 hours a day i got everything on. I went to drive down the road and i started getting vibrations from the transfer case i believe but i put the drop kit in. Does anyone have any idea what i should do to solve this?
I have 98xj that im putting a 4.5inch rc lift on. I bought the kit used but only for about 6 months so its in good shape. Finally after about 6 days of working mostly on my own for bout 3 hours a day i got everything on. I went to drive down the road and i started getting vibrations from the transfer case i believe but i put the drop kit in. Does anyone have any idea what i should do to solve this?
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From: Pottstown/Boyertown, PA
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 6 cyl
Have the leaves settled all the way? And I think the ax-15 cross member drops the t-case little with out losing ground clearance if not yea def the sye I'm just cheap lol best of luck
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From: Northern Illinois
Year: 1998
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looks like i'm spending my next 2 paychecks on an sye. would it hurt to drive the car with these vibrations for about a week while i wait for it to ship? it only vibes between 30 and 35. thanks for input
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From: Frederick, Maryland
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
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I just did a 3" lift and I'm noticing minor vibes in the steering wheel. I've already rebuilt the rear driveshaft when I swapped out the Dana 35 to an 8.25. So next I'm going to rebuild the front driveshaft. I think the u joints are worn. After all those years of working one way when you change the angle all of a sudden, they don't like that. I would try that. They probably need to be replaced anyway.
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I just did a 3" lift and I'm noticing minor vibes in the steering wheel. I've already rebuilt the rear driveshaft when I swapped out the Dana 35 to an 8.25. So next I'm going to rebuild the front driveshaft. I think the u joints are worn. After all those years of working one way when you change the angle all of a sudden, they don't like that. I would try that. They probably need to be replaced anyway.
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Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr
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So I'm new at this but here it goes.
I have 98xj that im putting a 4.5inch rc lift on. I bought the kit used but only for about 6 months so its in good shape. Finally after about 6 days of working mostly on my own for bout 3 hours a day i got everything on. I went to drive down the road and i started getting vibrations from the transfer case i believe but i put the drop kit in. Does anyone have any idea what i should do to solve this?
I have 98xj that im putting a 4.5inch rc lift on. I bought the kit used but only for about 6 months so its in good shape. Finally after about 6 days of working mostly on my own for bout 3 hours a day i got everything on. I went to drive down the road and i started getting vibrations from the transfer case i believe but i put the drop kit in. Does anyone have any idea what i should do to solve this?
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From: Oroville, CA
Year: 1995
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 with all of the noise and clatter
You do need an SYE, there is not much range of movement with the stock slip yoke. If you're getting a vibration on level ground, just think of how much of a bind the ujoint will be in if and when the rear axle droops into a hole.
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