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Old 04-23-2012, 08:48 AM
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It is definatly vibs from the driveline binding. I already installed a transfer case drop and it still binds, just not as much as before the drop. I measured the lift from the center of the rear wheel to the bottom of the stock fenders and it is supposedly at 27". And from what I have heard, that would make it a 10" lift right? That just seems wrong to me. I've looked at the HnT SYE from IRO and am thinking that that would probably be my best bet with the rear driveline? I wanna measure per their instructions to see if their HnT will work, but I don't know how to remove the driveshaft to begin with.. Without being able to measure, I'm thinking it would fit if the transfer case drop stays in? But wanna make sure before ordering, ya know?
You can measure without removing the driveshaft. If iro's anything like tom woods you can measure from the center of the u joint cap on the front to the center of the rear u joint cap. As for removal, it's very simple. On both front and rear u joints you'll see straps that go over the caps that are held on by a small bolt on either side. I can't remember the exact size but I'm pretty sure it's metric. They're not designed to be very tight so don't be surprised if they some off easy. It's just 4 bolts and 2 straps on either end that holds both driveshafts on.
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Originally Posted by Cherokee 5-0

It is definatly vibs from the driveline binding. I already installed a transfer case drop and it still binds, just not as much as before the drop. I measured the lift from the center of the rear wheel to the bottom of the stock fenders and it is supposedly at 27". And from what I have heard, that would make it a 10" lift right? That just seems wrong to me. I've looked at the HnT SYE from IRO and am thinking that that would probably be my best bet with the rear driveline? I wanna measure per their instructions to see if their HnT will work, but I don't know how to remove the driveshaft to begin with.. Without being able to measure, I'm thinking it would fit if the transfer case drop stays in? But wanna make sure before ordering, ya know?
The hnt is just the connector on the back of the tcase, will work with many driveshafts. IRO does offer a Tom Woods option worry their hnt.

If it was me, I would take out the tcase drop (regain your ground clearance) and then measure. At 10" you may need degree shims in addition to the sye
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Hey guys I want to buy a rear tire carrier with bumper but not sure which on to get I've been looking at the rock hard auto one for the xj http://www.quadratec.com/products/72066_700.htm
But haven't heard to much about, I also like the jcr off road one
Just ur opinions because I really want one
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if you're gonna spend that kind of money on a bumper - I'd go JCR all day long
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first off, sorry if this has been discussed in the last 7000 posts, but I hope you will understand my unwillingness to search them.

So I installed a three inch lift kit from Rusty's, and the front is about in inch lower than that of the rear. I installed adjustable lower control arms, and set them at about sixteen inches (what I found to be recommended in another post on this site) I was wondering if I need to play with their adjustment, or do I just nee to install a spacer up front?
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Ok so I put 31" tires on and I love them. But I did notice a change in power ( I have d35) and I want to do a gear swap now. What's a good ratio to move up to?
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Originally Posted by Cap'in_swatkins
first off, sorry if this has been discussed in the last 7000 posts, but I hope you will understand my unwillingness to search them.

So I installed a three inch lift kit from Rusty's, and the front is about in inch lower than that of the rear. I installed adjustable lower control arms, and set them at about sixteen inches (what I found to be recommended in another post on this site) I was wondering if I need to play with their adjustment, or do I just nee to install a spacer up front?
Those springs should settle.
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Originally Posted by dukie564
if you're gonna spend that kind of money on a bumper - I'd go JCR all day long
Lol I would to get a better deal on one but there come far and few in between.
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Originally Posted by Drstylez
Hey guys I want to buy a rear tire carrier with bumper but not sure which on to get I've been looking at the rock hard auto one for the xj http://www.quadratec.com/products/72066_700.htm
But haven't heard to much about, I also like the jcr off road one
Just ur opinions because I really want one
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I say buy a small welder, and materials, learn to weld yourself. Still cheaper and you can build other things too!
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Originally Posted by Cap'in_swatkins
first off, sorry if this has been discussed in the last 7000 posts, but I hope you will understand my unwillingness to search them.

So I installed a three inch lift kit from Rusty's, and the front is about in inch lower than that of the rear. I installed adjustable lower control arms, and set them at about sixteen inches (what I found to be recommended in another post on this site) I was wondering if I need to play with their adjustment, or do I just nee to install a spacer up front?
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Those springs should settle.
Agreed. All new leaf springs settle. Should be about even in a few months.
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Originally Posted by armymedic120
Ok so I put 31" tires on and I love them. But I did notice a change in power ( I have d35) and I want to do a gear swap now. What's a good ratio to move up to?
I have an aw4 with 4.56 and love it
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Originally Posted by 99superjeep01

You can measure without removing the driveshaft. If iro's anything like tom woods you can measure from the center of the u joint cap on the front to the center of the rear u joint cap. As for removal, it's very simple. On both front and rear u joints you'll see straps that go over the caps that are held on by a small bolt on either side. I can't remember the exact size but I'm pretty sure it's metric. They're not designed to be very tight so don't be surprised if they some off easy. It's just 4 bolts and 2 straps on either end that holds both driveshafts on.
They are 8 mm and they should be pretty tight and should have lock tight on them...
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1/4" drive breaker bar is the shizz for breaking those drive shaft straps loose.

And you can use a sturdy screwdriver to hold the shaft still.
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Originally Posted by DieselD
1/4" drive breaker bar is the shizz for breaking those drive shaft straps loose.

And you can use a sturdy screwdriver to hold the shaft still.
I did it at the junkyard with a little 8mm ratcheting wrench, not too bad


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