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I have done a 140mm its roughly 5.5" lift on my XJ (it's a 1992 XJ 4.0l 5spd Manual).

I have a very slight vibration coming from the rear end of the Jeep and I think I might need to shim the rear axle. how many degrees do you suggest must I shim my axle?

Thanks in advance
That depends.

Do you have a slip yoke eliminator?

No?



Yes?

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That depends.

Do you have a slip yoke eliminator?

No?



Yes?

but doesn't the rear drive shaft already sits at an angle in stock form?
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but doesn't the rear drive shaft already sits at an angle in stock form?
Yes because the engine/transmission is at an angle. You need to get an angle finder and take some measurements if you wanna set it right. Its all about relations depending on the driveshaft you have.
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but doesn't the rear drive shaft already sits at an angle in stock form?
If you dont have an SYE, then you need one. At 5.5" you absolutely need one.

In those pictures it looks like you dont have one, probably just a transfer case drop.

Get an SYE and double cardigan drive shaft, then setthe pinion angle to point directly at the drive shaft.
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If you dont have an SYE, then you need one. At 5.5" you absolutely need one.

In those pictures it looks like you dont have one, probably just a transfer case drop.

Get an SYE and double cardigan drive shaft, then setthe pinion angle to point directly at the drive shaft.
I agree.
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Originally Posted by RSAJEEP
Hi All

I have done a 140mm its roughly 5.5" lift on my XJ (it's a 1992 XJ 4.0l 5spd Manual).

I have a very slight vibration coming from the rear end of the Jeep and I think I might need to shim the rear axle. how many degrees do you suggest must I shim my axle?

Thanks in advance
I shimmed mine with 6 degree shims and it was perfect. Drive shaft and pinion are 90 degrees to each other. Running an IRO hack and tap sye and stock front drive shaft.
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Drive shaft and pinion are 90 degrees to each other.
Whoa! You must mean they are pointing at each other, which would be 0° (or 180°) to each other.
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Whoa! You must mean they are pointing at each other, which would be 0° (or 180°) to each other.
Lol I hope that is what he means.
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Lol I hope that is what he means.
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Thanks guys, I guess a sye and double cardan propshaft is next on the list then, I'd rather do things right.

at the moment I have got no drop brackets or anything.
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If anyone knows anyone selling a full lift preferably 3" and taller please point them in my direction! Just had to drop $1300 to make my xj road worthy now I'm broke and can't really afford a brand new lift.
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If anyone knows anyone selling a full lift preferably 3" and taller please point them in my direction! Just had to drop $1300 to make my xj road worthy now I'm broke and can't really afford a brand new lift.
people usually sell stuff in the for sale section.
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Originally Posted by mr white
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What?

Originally Posted by RSAJEEP
Thanks guys, I guess a sye and double cardan propshaft is next on the list then, I'd rather do things right. at the moment I have got no drop brackets or anything.
That have been installed during the lift. Thats really high to be driving with a regular slip yoke dive shaft.

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people usually sell stuff in the for sale section.
Lol.
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What?

That have been installed during the lift. Thats really high to be driving with a regular slip yoke dive shaft.

Lol.
Importing costs to SA is a bit steep, which is why I haven't done it yet.
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Importing costs to SA is a bit steep, which is why I haven't done it yet.
Definitely shouldve waited to lift until you had that. But oh well. You know how to fix now at least.
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