New 3.5" Lift, Now Grind?

[JeepKyd]

Ok, so i put in my new 3.5" Rough Country lift into a 93 Wrangler YJ, with a 2.5L. During the lift, i realized i had to replace the upper and lower ball joint and wheel u-joint all on the passenger side. Looks awesome!

Now for the bad part, I have this "grind" in the front end in speeds excess of 25mph and highway when i let off the gas peddal. So, i regrease everything, kick it, hammer it and beat it....it still does it :evil: ..any ideas what the heck is doing it? thanks in advance...

 

[TwistedCU]

Did you drop(lower) the transefer case with the kit provided with the lift?

If yes, crawl underneath, loosen the 2 nuts that hold the transfer case to the skidplate (just enough to allow movement of the bolts). Drive around the block (gently), then tighten them back up. This will allow the transfercase to adjust to the new angles.

Even if it is not your problem (sounds like it is though) it should be done to save your U Joints.

 

[JeepKyd]

Good start Florida!

Ok, well now i feel like an idiot. The guy who helped me put it in, who said he's done them before and seemed to know what he was talking about, said that you only need a transfer case drop when you lift 4 inches or higher..what exactly is happening when it grinds? That way when i go back and kick the $*#@ outta him, he'll know why? LOL Thanks tho for your help Twisted...How long will it last without the drop?

 

[jps4jeep]

T-case drop, and replace the rear ujoints!

Won't last long, if you hit a large enough bump, your rear drive shaft will fall right out of the Slip Yoke!

And if your gonna kick this guy, go for the nuts! he deserves that after messin yer Jeep!

 

[JeepKyd]

Ah HA! Fixed! So I kicked him in the nuts. Twice actually. Drank a few beers, dropped the t-case and put u-joints everywhere i could find em! No more grind! Wuhoo! Thanks for the help guys!

Suspension is awesome tho.

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/trapp...done=http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph//my_photos

Huge difference, only thing is now...I want a SOA. LOL

 

[mud4feet]

Ah HA! Fixed! So I kicked him in the nuts. Twice actually. Drank a few beers, dropped the t-case and put u-joints everywhere i could find em! No more grind! Wuhoo! Thanks for the help guys!

You came to the right place - these folks are awesome!

 

[88Wrangles]

Well, your Jeep looks really good! Glad you got rid of the "grind" alright!

 

[currupt4130]

AGR Super Box and Pump

now im really glad i did an soa rather than an sua... jeep looks great, but i love my height

 

[Snitty]

i'm very happy with my soa... i still have some brake problems to deal with though.. i'm a busy busy man

 

[TwistedCU]

Supertop, shackles, etc. For Sale!!!!

get used to the 3.5 a while, then think SOA later. Enjoy your new ground clearance!

Makes a big difference doesn't it?

Now you need to put a set of tires under that baby !!!

 

[TwistedCU]

Oh yeah, hit the grease fittings with some grease too!

 

[JeepKyd]

Huge difference, it's like a new jeep all over!
Tires will be on next thursday! I'm gonna go with the 31's for now, just to get through winter....

 

[TwistedCU]

31's will look good. Post pics when you get them on!

 

[JeepKyd]

Well, i went with 30" instead of the 31"..just due to the fact that I had a leaky tire in the front and here shortly i'd like to put 16" rims on anyway with a 33"..but here it is..lil dark, i'll get better ones tomorrow

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/trapper8888/album?.dir=/6443

 

[TwistedCU]

the link isn't working for me. The one in your sig does though, but I don't see the new tires in any of those pics

 

[JeepKyd]

Ha, might help if i share it after i upload the pics huh..LOL....it's back now

 

[TwistedCU]

There ya go. I can see them now. Looks like it's raining there. Should be some muddy spots around to try out your new setup

Nice looking Jeep!