do i need to drop transfer case to lift yj

tom tom · 03-29-2011, 07:49 PM

I got an automatic yj doing a lift this weekend and need to know if i have to drop the transfer case or not for a smooth ride or will it be fine

donaldcon · 03-29-2011, 07:52 PM

how much lift?

tom tom · 03-29-2011, 07:53 PM

4 in lift

yellowjacket · 03-29-2011, 09:02 PM

Yeah, i would put on the spacers that come with the kit. And be prepared for the bolts to twist apart or the nuts inside the frame to break free when u loosen them.
or do a sye and longer rear ds., is another alternative.. Think there was one on c/l this month, btw

tom tom · 03-29-2011, 09:59 PM

didnt buy kit piecing it together just will have to make something

sarge · 03-31-2011, 10:41 AM

Try it with out the spacers , I've found that every YJ is different . My old one had a 4" lift and no spacers and it did not vibrate at all . I have installed lifts on several YJ's and TJ's and some have vibrations and need'em and some don't.

JeepHD · 03-31-2011, 01:17 PM

Another option is use a motor mount lift if you happen to have a body lift on. I ran a YJ that way for a while, it eliminates the need to lower the skidplate. I happen to have a used set of 1" lift motormounts for sale that will be going to the Cleves swap meet.

tom tom · 03-31-2011, 08:12 PM

i will try nothing first and if i have to then i will drop it

donaldcon · 04-01-2011, 08:20 AM

I have nothing on my yj with 4 lift but it is a 5speed

03-29-2011, 07:49 PM	#1
tom tom tommy Join Date: May 2010 Location: Franklin Oh Posts: 69	do i need to drop transfer case to lift yj I got an automatic yj doing a lift this weekend and need to know if i have to drop the transfer case or not for a smooth ride or will it be fine __________________ 08 jeep Sahara soon to be with 33s

03-29-2011, 07:52 PM	#2
donaldcon Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lancaster Ohio Posts: 383	how much lift? __________________ www.offroadohio.com www.facebook.com/offroadohio1 www.youtube.com/offroadohio1 www.photobucket.com/offroadohio

03-29-2011, 07:53 PM	#3
tom tom tommy Join Date: May 2010 Location: Franklin Oh Posts: 69	4 in lift __________________ 08 jeep Sahara soon to be with 33s

03-29-2011, 09:02 PM	#4
yellowjacket barely breathing Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alexandria, ky Posts: 889	Yeah, i would put on the spacers that come with the kit. And be prepared for the bolts to twist apart or the nuts inside the frame to break free when u loosen them. or do a sye and longer rear ds., is another alternative.. Think there was one on c/l this month, btw __________________ my next rig will be on the trail before zuk 2.0 will

03-29-2011, 09:59 PM	#5
tom tom tommy Join Date: May 2010 Location: Franklin Oh Posts: 69	didnt buy kit piecing it together just will have to make something __________________ 08 jeep Sahara soon to be with 33s

03-31-2011, 10:41 AM	#6
sarge Pure Bacon Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Trenton, Oh Posts: 1,098	Try it with out the spacers , I've found that every YJ is different . My old one had a 4" lift and no spacers and it did not vibrate at all . I have installed lifts on several YJ's and TJ's and some have vibrations and need'em and some don't.

03-31-2011, 01:17 PM	#7
JeepHD www.buckeyejeepers.com Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston, OH 45333 Posts: 276	Another option is use a motor mount lift if you happen to have a body lift on. I ran a YJ that way for a while, it eliminates the need to lower the skidplate. I happen to have a used set of 1" lift motormounts for sale that will be going to the Cleves swap meet. __________________ 1994 YJ, 4.0, 5 speed. *2006 Dodge 2500 Cummins, 4x4 Auto,Quad cab, LongBed, Tekonsha Prodigy(Tow Rig)

03-31-2011, 08:12 PM	#8
tom tom tommy Join Date: May 2010 Location: Franklin Oh Posts: 69	i will try nothing first and if i have to then i will drop it __________________ 08 jeep Sahara soon to be with 33s

04-01-2011, 08:20 AM	#9
donaldcon Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lancaster Ohio Posts: 383	I have nothing on my yj with 4 lift but it is a 5speed __________________ www.offroadohio.com www.facebook.com/offroadohio1 www.youtube.com/offroadohio1 www.photobucket.com/offroadohio