Howdy, new guy from Oregon here with my first tj. Had an xj before that I mildly buit. Didn't want a "project" jeep so I bought one that was already built mostly how I like, but of course nothing's perfect.
It drives pretty well for 35s and a 6" suspension lift. I've had it at 70 with no drama, except for periodic vibes that become noticeable over 55mph. It feels just like the driveshaft vibes I got in my xj when I lifted it, (which I solved with a h+t sye and angle shims under the leaves). Not really uncomfortable, but noticeable and it does shake the mirror. It makes me uncomfortable because it sounds like somethings wrong and I'm worried about premature wear leading to failure.
The belly skid is well used. Looks like 1" raise at the trans mount.
I measured the pinion vs driveshaft as best I could with an angle app on my phone, and it looks like they're off 5-6 degrees. Enough to see with the naked eye.
Here are the options I'm considering:
1)Ignore the vibes for a while as I get to know the jeep. They won't hurt anything.
2) Leave the stock skid for now, just adjust the pinion angle.
3) Remove and straighten the stock skid, then adjust the pinion angle.
4) hurry up and get an aftermarket high-clearance skid and all that involves.
What do yall say?
It drives pretty well for 35s and a 6" suspension lift. I've had it at 70 with no drama, except for periodic vibes that become noticeable over 55mph. It feels just like the driveshaft vibes I got in my xj when I lifted it, (which I solved with a h+t sye and angle shims under the leaves). Not really uncomfortable, but noticeable and it does shake the mirror. It makes me uncomfortable because it sounds like somethings wrong and I'm worried about premature wear leading to failure.
The belly skid is well used. Looks like 1" raise at the trans mount.
I measured the pinion vs driveshaft as best I could with an angle app on my phone, and it looks like they're off 5-6 degrees. Enough to see with the naked eye.
Here are the options I'm considering:
1)Ignore the vibes for a while as I get to know the jeep. They won't hurt anything.
2) Leave the stock skid for now, just adjust the pinion angle.
3) Remove and straighten the stock skid, then adjust the pinion angle.
4) hurry up and get an aftermarket high-clearance skid and all that involves.
What do yall say?