I know that you have to change the pitch of your driveshaft if you go to high with a suspension lift. I have 3 inches of suspension lift on right now. if i add some body lift will i have to change the pitch of my driveshaft?
2007-01-12 07:38:18 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Jeep
no , the body sits on top of the frame, you will be adding rubber blocks between the body and the frame for a body lift,
some vehicles you have to extend the steering shaft and make some mods to the shift arm, parts and instructions included in most kits to do the mods
2007-01-12 07:45:32 · answer #1 · answered by bjboyd5618 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you will not have to do anything with the drive train
but there are a few things to look out for when you put on the suspension lift you changed the drive angles and you fixed them by lengthening the drive shafts and lowering the transfer case with shims when you did this you also changed the angle of the engine so make sure you have clearance on the fan and radiator the next thing is you my have to cut out the floor pan around the transfer case and transmission shifter maybe even lengthen the shafts you will also have to watch for the fuel tank filler tube and maybe lengthen it I did on mine it was a 87 wide body cj 7 also watch out for fuel and brake lines they have some give but not to much it is best to disconnect them and fuel filler line to the tank a couple of inches is not to much I put 3 1/2 inches on mine and everything I put was a variable on mine we put a 2 inch on a buddies 98 wrangler and it was slicker than sh---- know what I mean different years will be different depending upon application just follow manufacturers directions and they are easier than a suspension lift I think
good luck and feel free to e-mail me if ya have any questions would be glad to help ya out have done many body lifts on different vehicles
2007-01-12 23:03:10 · answer #2 · answered by freddy B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will not have to change the drive shafts at all if you add a body lift. Your transfer case is attached to your frame, not your body. You may have to cut a larger hole in the body for your transfer case shifter as well as your tranny if you drive a standard. Also you will have to check your spacing for your fan shroud. It may need to be notched as well. Keep in mind that your bumpers are mounted to the frame and not the body so if you go with to high of a body lift the spacing will look a little funny.
2007-01-14 03:04:40 · answer #3 · answered by Andy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you will have to get longer driveshafts, as your axles will be sitting farther from your transfer case and you will have the (uh oh too short ) problem.
2007-01-12 22:45:29 · answer #4 · answered by Bill S 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋