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jeeperX
10-11-2005, 12:06 AM
What would be the recommended maximum height I can raise my XJ with out any real noticeable drive shaft vibration? I truely am on a budget on this project and although in time I will probably get a SYE, right now I have to keep it a daily driver. Also I have heard that people use the coil spring spacers with 4.5" lifts with no problem is this true?

Forgive me I am new to the Jeep world. I learn fast though ;)
Thanks for any help you GURU's can give me.
Mike
Gasman
10-11-2005, 01:15 AM
It depends on year. Later model XJ's are notorious for having slight driveline vibes at stock height so any lift makes it worse. You could probably get away with a 2" budget boost lift. Basically it's coil spacers for the front and blocks for the rear, with longer sway bar links (or drop brackets) and u-bolts. No other mods required other than an alignment. Anything over this and you'll likely run into vibes (without an SYE/CV driveshaft combo) and a host of other issues that need to be addressed like brake lines, shocks, etc.

How do you plan on using your XJ?
NVRSTUKXJ
10-11-2005, 06:35 AM
I've got the RE 4.5 lift w/1.75" spacers up front (for leveling)....I had just the slightest vibration....it was almost a non-issue, but I put in a tranny drop kit and it went a way totally......hope it helps......
Mike H.
10-11-2005, 05:27 PM
I have a '97 with 231TC, ax-15 5spd, and 8.25 rear axle.
I lifted 1.5" and had serious driveline vibes... SYE and cv d/s fix'd them.
I've seen '97+ XJ's with 241tc, auto, and D35 with 3" lift and no issues.

"I think" the powertrain combo has as big an influence on driveline vibes as does the year...
cw50must
10-11-2005, 09:11 PM
I've seen '97+ XJ's with 242tc, auto, and D35 with 3" lift and no issues.


Hey, I have plenty of issues! :D
baldwinwb11
10-12-2005, 05:26 PM
if you have a 6cyl Auto and a chrysler 8.25, you can get an SYE and put a stock front shaft in the rear. I got an HD SYE from PORC for 169 bucks including shipping and bought another front CV shaft from another club member for real cheap.
jeeperX
10-12-2005, 07:52 PM
Ok now the stupid question...
Is there an EZ way to tell if I have an 8.25 chrysler rear axle with LS or a Dana 35, By looking at it it looks like a 8.25 but I was told they didnt put those in until 1991. This is an all original 1989 cherokee 2 door Pioneer with the 4.0 Lt. engine with a 5 speed.

on the same note how can I tell what TC I have if I do order the SYE with my kit? Hey thanks for all the information gang I truly appreciate it.

Anyone from the West Valley (Surprise, Az.) wanna help install the Kit with me :D
4 Wheelers Supply
10-12-2005, 08:00 PM
All Jeep New Process transfer cases have a tag on the back. What kit are you considering?
jeeperX
10-12-2005, 08:04 PM
was thinking of doing a 4.5 inch with full spring pak
4 Wheelers Supply
10-12-2005, 08:10 PM
Call me in the morning and let me quote you a Rubicon Express kit with a Advance Adapters SYE kit. I think you will be happy with the pricing:) And the results.
jeeperX
10-12-2005, 08:25 PM
I will be leaving early in the morning for the field... Im in the military, I will be back Sunday so I will try to call you monday. I wrote down your information and thanks,
Mike
baldwinwb11
10-12-2005, 08:41 PM
with an 89 you either have a 44 or a 35, but most likely the 35 darn.
jeeperX
10-12-2005, 08:43 PM
It has the shape of the 8.25 though it does have a DANA logo on the cover with these numbers directly under the Dana logo 42968 then under that is has 173 8 dont know if that helps
baldwinwb11
10-13-2005, 01:54 PM
Sounds like a 35 to me, the 44 would have a steel fill plug, and the 35 a rubber one. You wouldn't have a stock 8.25", but somebody before you may have swapped one in, take a picture and we'll be able to tell you for sure.
jeeperX
10-17-2005, 10:39 AM
I will get the pictures and post them today, Thanks BTW just got back in town, sorry for the late response.
jeeperX
10-17-2005, 04:16 PM
OK heres the picture, I am sure this seems silly to you jeep gurus, and with your help I will too. So what do I have? Thanks again for all your help.
http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/5021/dscf00030jx.jpg
k7mto
10-17-2005, 04:37 PM
So what do I have?

You have a leaky diff :) Looks like a 35.
Wind_Danzer
10-17-2005, 04:43 PM
Don't know if that is a 35, did the XJ's come with a rubber plug too? That looks like a metal plug to me.

It does look like a 35 in its shape though. Do you have a pic of it directly facing it and not from up and under?
4 Wheelers Supply
10-17-2005, 04:50 PM
It IS a dana 35 with a metel plug. We have sold those covers for years. We have them on the shelf for sale.:)
Wind_Danzer
10-17-2005, 04:51 PM
No problem, I just never saw a metal plug in one before.
baldwinwb11
10-17-2005, 05:22 PM
Yep, That's a 35