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03-12-2015, 03:25 AM
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So I put a 3 inch lift on about a week and a half ago.it was riding pretty rough so I put a one inch drop on my transfer case same day as the lift. Now (and it just started) when I hit the brakes and I'm slowing down I'm getting a sort of thud sound which sounds like once per rotation of the axle. It's hard to tell where it's coming from but I think the rear. I tried moving my rear drive shaft around by hand to see if it was loose and it seems to be solid. Does anybody know what could be causing this? And I am panning on getting an sye asap!!!
03-12-2015, 06:52 AM
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What did you do when you wiggled it? Was it in gear or was it in neutral with the parking brake engaged? If it's in gear, there's tension on the shaft and you won't be able to wiggle it. It sounds like a u-joint went bad so put the transmission and transfer case in neutral and pull the ebrake or chock the wheels and try it again. I'll bet you'll discover play at that point.
03-12-2015, 07:01 AM
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Good point I did not have it in neutral. I will give that a try. Also when I put it in reverse or drive it feels like it punches into gear and the whole vehicle moves a little bit. Could this also be from a u joint or is that normal. I didn't notice it as much before the lift
03-12-2015, 07:18 AM
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Woohoo fun in the garage! Idk if I should just replace or scrap up my pennies and do an sye while I'm at it. I looked up a video how to do one and I don't think it is something I feel comfortable getting into my self. Does anybody know what it might cost to get it done at a good mechanics shop
03-12-2015, 07:28 AM
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Woohoo fun in the garage! Idk if I should just replace or scrap up my pennies and do an sye while I'm at it. I looked up a video how to do one and I don't think it is something I feel comfortable getting into my self. Does anybody know what it might cost to get it done at a good mechanics shop
03-12-2015, 11:44 AM
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the wrangler is where all my money winds up
03-12-2015, 12:08 PM
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Austin area but im sure its the same guy. So it is damaged? I think hes asking too much and was going to offer less. Guess I wont bother haha
03-12-2015, 01:40 PM
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Are there any axle shaft upgrades that are in between stock and the full on 4340 chrome moly steel? Or is it just one or the other...
03-12-2015, 03:33 PM
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03-12-2015, 04:56 PM
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this is all very new to me, maybe someone can help. My 98 Jeep Cherokee Limited that I havent had long, already had the lift was done before I purchased, don't know any details on the lift height or product, Drives fine and all, just noticed after a long day of fairly heavy four wheeling in thick sand (Padre Island, TX.) I came back to find the swaybar endlink on the driver side that started straight is now cocked, as you can see by the pictures. question..is this correct, I realize the swaybar must move but looks very wrong. It was pretty much straight up and down now has moved, compressing the bushings in an odd way. left pic is passenger side, right is drivers side, both were more upright with even compression prior to day at the beach. How do I fix?
Thanks for the help.
Thanks for the help.
03-13-2015, 11:47 AM
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Okay so I put it in neutral and tried moving the rear axle aroundnd again. The part at the axle seemed sold but the part coming out of the transfer case wiggled around a little. So what might I need to fix this. Also I was able to turn it back and forth about a quarter inch is that normal
03-13-2015, 01:12 PM
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Finished my 4.5" lift and went for a quick test drive. It seems like my front end is dropping to the right during acceleration. I put an adjustable track bar in and centered the axle already. Any ideas on the cause. I didn't do the SYE yet, could the stress on the axle cause this?
03-14-2015, 04:13 AM
No, I don't lick fish.
Okay so I put it in neutral and tried moving the rear axle aroundnd again. The part at the axle seemed sold but the part coming out of the transfer case wiggled around a little. So what might I need to fix this. Also I was able to turn it back and forth about a quarter inch is that normal
If your u-joints need replacing, he's got a few how-to videos on that too.
03-14-2015, 04:57 AM
No, I don't lick fish.
Well, I found a product number on my coil springs for my lift. Turns out, it's a Tuff Country EZ-Ride 3.5" kit w/ replacement leaf springs. http://www.tuffcountry.com/lift-kits/jeep/cherokee/
The guy that gave it to me included everything but the LCAs, the Transfer case drop brackets (no loss there - don't want 'em), and apparently the shims for the leaf springs... at least I don't recall seeing any on them.
This is a brand I'm not familiar with. Anyone ever run Tuff Country? I've search google for some reviews but couldn't find anyone with an XJ running them. Is it a good lift? Ride well? Gonna fall apart?
The guy that gave it to me included everything but the LCAs, the Transfer case drop brackets (no loss there - don't want 'em), and apparently the shims for the leaf springs... at least I don't recall seeing any on them.
This is a brand I'm not familiar with. Anyone ever run Tuff Country? I've search google for some reviews but couldn't find anyone with an XJ running them. Is it a good lift? Ride well? Gonna fall apart?