XJ Transfer Case Drop

[rallyfan1]

Well I finally finished the transfer case drop. I was able to drill out the old bolt and run a tap through it for the new one. It worked really well, no cutting required. I didint even need to install the linkage bracket for the transfer case. Goes into 4lo no problem. Now I just need to put the new shocks on. Here are some picks of the shiny new tcd and jeep with the new rear springs. No more vibes.

[jeepxj3]

Looks like you had alot of help in that blue bin

[rallyfan1]

It helps numb the pain of all those snapped bolts

[mudforblood]

It helps numb the pain of all those snapped bolts

I feel your pain. I got a bunch of stuff that ends up a PITA to get apart. Spray PB blaster on whatever you are gonna work on a week in advance. It will make it alot easier.


Did you go to the NEC/HRJA run in ohio last month? That jeep looks familiar.

[rallyfan1]

Wasn't me. I havent had it out since last year in Connelsville. I've just been on local trails around Carnegie/Oakdale.

I often find myself spraying blaster on whatever random nut/bolt I think may need to come off at some point. I have my e-brake cable soaking right now..

[OverkillZJ]

Congradulations on no-more-vibes, and on your shiny new mud plow and/or rock hanger!

[rallyfan1]

what can I say, I got a road grader for 30 bucks. Let me know if you need some leveling done. Plus i'm sure it lowered my COG quite substantially

[jeepxj3]

what can I say, I got a road grader for 30 bucks. Let me know if you need some leveling done. Plus i'm sure it lowered my COG quite substantially

doubt it.... I would plan a SYE in the near future though...

[OverkillZJ]

what can I say, I got a road grader for 30 bucks. Let me know if you need some leveling done. Plus i'm sure it lowered my COG quite substantially

Actually... That might help with the gardening I'm doing out front...

[rallyfan1]

I'll trade you for a tiller for a day. I've got some gardening to do too.

I was looking at those Rubicon Express SYEs where you cut your output shaft. That may be coming in the future. First I'd like to get a gas tank, front locker, and maybe a bumper, cause I'm currently missing that(bumper that is).

[jeepxj3]

I'll trade you for a tiller for a day. I've got some gardening to do too.

I was looking at those Rubicon Express SYEs where you cut your output shaft. That may be coming in the future. First I'd like to get a gas tank, front locker, and maybe a bumper, cause I'm currently missing that(bumper that is).

the hack and taps scare me... I would rather install the rear case conversion kit rather than cut the output shaft and install that flange...

[fmfkid250]

I'll trade you for a tiller for a day. I've got some gardening to do too.

I was looking at those Rubicon Express SYEs where you cut your output shaft. That may be coming in the future. First I'd like to get a gas tank, front locker, and maybe a bumper, cause I'm currently missing that(bumper that is).

what bumper do you need?

[jeepxj3]

what bumper do you need?

I got painted stock ones if anyone is interested.

[gonecheenin]

I find it hard to believe you needed to drop the T-case on a long wheelbase rig at only 4"s of lift

if your u-joints could have been phased within 2 degree's of each other the driveline would have been vibe less, plus you said you had no high speeds vibes (which is where the usually show up) so why else would you need to lower the t-case?

For a cheap & quick fix instead of having a new longer shaft made they do make a longer travel slip yoke ( I think RE?) for your problem with the shaft coming out a bit too



As for the hack & tap, never heard of one failing but their usually flat flange mount so you need to get a new drive shaft for it rather then being able to run a junkyard front shaft (or rear bronce shaft) on the yoke style SYE

also they do make slip yoke style SYE's




BTW: my Grand has a access hole cut into the side of the unibody rail to access 1 crossmember bolt in order to nut it too, welcome to the club

[fmfkid250]

My xj Vibe'd pretty good the 4.5, when i droped the transfer case it is 100% perfect no vibes at all

I somehow manages to get my studs out..

but on the upper rear shock mount both got broken!!