AWD lift question

[97zjnoob]

I have a 97 GC limited with the 5.2 and awd trans case. Im looking to do about a 2 inch lift and have noticed that most of the lifts im looking at suggest that they not be used on the Awd models. Is there a reason for this or are they going to be ok to use? Ive looked at spring spacers and full suspension lifts. Any advice would be helpful! Thanks guys!

 

[Bounty__Hunter]

My guess is that the AWD models use true CV style driveshafts and are more prone to driveline vibes and premature wear when lifted. The part-time 4wd models use standard ujoint style driveshafts.

 

[97zjnoob]

That makes sense. I didnt really think of it that way. I just figured since theyre solid axles that they'd be ujoints. But do you know if just a two inch would cause issues like that?

Edit; i just saw you said drive shaft not axle shafts.

 

[Bounty__Hunter]

Maybe look here: NAGCA Grand Tech

 

[97zjnoob]

Thanks for the link! That teraflex lift looks like a good buy. Will i need to buy 2inch lift shocks as well? Or can i just buy normal shocks?

 

[97zjnoob]

Ive also read that i can use 3.5inch lift tj coils upfront and use my stock front coils on my back for a 3 inch lift? Is there any merit to that?

 

[desertrunner]

I did that to my brothers zj... Put my his front springs in the back and put an old spaced off my xj on the front. If worked just fine

 

[desertrunner]

^ sorry put my old front work.hd from my xj on the rear and put my old spacer on the front

 

[97zjnoob]

Did you have any problems with drive shaft vibrations?

 

[97zjnoob]

Did you have any problems with drive shaft vibrations?

 

[desertrunner]

Non at all. We drove it from southern cali up to Idaho with no problems

 

[97zjnoob]

How much lift did you get out of it? And are there coils i can get, say off a pickup in the junkyard that will lift the jeep as well? I know itd stiffen the ride, but thats ok with me. I dont need much articulation off road

 

[desertrunner]

The stick front springs moved to the rear will give about 3 inches. I've heard of some junkyard springs but don't know off hand. Search Google for it