tj tcase drop removal

tjrider · 11-15-2011, 05:50 PM

After a somewhat discouraging run at haspin last weekend, I've realized what I need to work on. My question is, can I take off my tcase drop without lengthening my drive shaft? I have a sye and cv shaft already. Just don't know if it would pull the slip yoke out too much. Its only a 1" drop

Drivermod · 11-15-2011, 07:52 PM

You should be fine but nobody can say for sure without looking at it in person. As you raise the transfercase backup you chouls also adjust your pinion angle accordingly which will minimize then amount your driveshaft lengthens. One of my favorite mods was putting a "tummy tuck" skid on my TJ.

tjrider · 11-15-2011, 08:10 PM

i just put spring pirches in, so im not cutting and adjusting. the cv drive shaft should handle the angle. i just dont know how much more it will the the shaft out.

T-bird · 11-15-2011, 09:02 PM

If you have a SYE there is no reason to have a transfer case drop. If you remove it, you will most likely have to adjust your upper control arms so that your pinion points at the transfer case. It will be pointing a little low and you will have to lengthen them.

tjrider · 11-15-2011, 09:37 PM

I put the lift on years ago before I knew any better, my control arms are factory non adjustable. I don't think I have that much adjustment. The drop came in the kit. It is a superlift short arm kit. Would I need to get adjustable arms first?

tjrider · 11-15-2011, 10:19 PM

What if I pull the Tcase drop and add a 1" MM lift? Those are a lot cheaper that adjustable arms and you get new motor mounts...... Just a thought. They're supposed to help issues like this

11-15-2011, 05:50 PM	#1
tjrider Join Date: May 2009 Location: fairfield Posts: 320	tj tcase drop removal After a somewhat discouraging run at haspin last weekend, I've realized what I need to work on. My question is, can I take off my tcase drop without lengthening my drive shaft? I have a sye and cv shaft already. Just don't know if it would pull the slip yoke out too much. Its only a 1" drop __________________ If you don't want it broke, don't let me drive it....

11-15-2011, 07:52 PM	#2
Drivermod Join Date: May 2009 Location: Union, KY Posts: 225	You should be fine but nobody can say for sure without looking at it in person. As you raise the transfercase backup you chouls also adjust your pinion angle accordingly which will minimize then amount your driveshaft lengthens. One of my favorite mods was putting a "tummy tuck" skid on my TJ. __________________ Ian 06 Toyota 4Runner

11-15-2011, 08:10 PM	#3
tjrider Join Date: May 2009 Location: fairfield Posts: 320	i just put spring pirches in, so im not cutting and adjusting. the cv drive shaft should handle the angle. i just dont know how much more it will the the shaft out. __________________ If you don't want it broke, don't let me drive it....

11-15-2011, 09:37 PM	#5
tjrider Join Date: May 2009 Location: fairfield Posts: 320	I put the lift on years ago before I knew any better, my control arms are factory non adjustable. I don't think I have that much adjustment. The drop came in the kit. It is a superlift short arm kit. Would I need to get adjustable arms first? __________________ If you don't want it broke, don't let me drive it....

11-15-2011, 10:19 PM	#6
tjrider Join Date: May 2009 Location: fairfield Posts: 320	What if I pull the Tcase drop and add a 1" MM lift? Those are a lot cheaper that adjustable arms and you get new motor mounts...... Just a thought. They're supposed to help issues like this __________________ If you don't want it broke, don't let me drive it....

11-15-2011, 09:02 PM	#4
T-bird Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Centerville Posts: 123	If you have a SYE there is no reason to have a transfer case drop. If you remove it, you will most likely have to adjust your upper control arms so that your pinion points at the transfer case. It will be pointing a little low and you will have to lengthen them.