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08-24-2012 | 01:11 AM

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holycaveman

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Originally Posted by mr white

If you have a double cardan driveshaft yes.

With the stock SY driveshaft the pinion should be parallel to the tcase output.

Here's a link to explain it more:
http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billav...ft/index2.html

Thanks for the link.

This is what I meant. And I believe the link says its the correct angle.

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08-24-2012 | 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by holycaveman

Thanks for the link.

This is what I meant. And I believe the link says its the correct angle.

that's a double cardan shaft with the slip yoke eliminator.

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08-24-2012 | 02:24 AM

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that's a double cardan shaft with the slip yoke eliminator.

Thats what I have on my xj.

Also my brothers wrangler.

My xj came this way?

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08-24-2012 | 02:30 AM

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Thats what I have on my xj.

Also my brothers wrangler.

My xj came this way?

you sure it has the double cardan? If so, it was an aftermarket addition. The standard driveshaft (on the rear) is a two joint.

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08-24-2012 | 08:38 AM

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Transfer case drop amount-image-2410938717.jpg

Once again, (don't) do this!

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08-24-2012 | 10:44 AM

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you sure it has the double cardan? If so, it was an aftermarket addition. The standard driveshaft (on the rear) is a two joint.

Don't know what I was smoking. No double cardan.

However my diff angle points towards the transfer case. Just like in the picture of the double joint. From factory.

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08-24-2012 | 11:18 AM

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Well, I appreciate the info guys! I went over to lowes last night and picked up 1 1/2" washers, and 2"bolts, popped them on and no more vibes, I made sure of all the clearances under the hood, fan etc, all were good. This should buy me some time before an sye...

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