Driveshaft angle after 4 inch lift install

[JEEP GC]

Completed the Rough Country 4" lift and need opinion on rear shaft angle. Is it supposed to be like this?

 

[Chris]

No, you need a SYE and double cardan driveshaft at 4” of lift.

 

[JEEP GC]

On a 5spd?

 

[JEEP GC]

I was told it was only needed for auto

 

[freedom_in_4low]

I was told it was only needed for auto

By who?

You might be able to get away with a motor mount lift and a BIG transfer case drop... But it's probably gonna be like 2"+. And then you'll need a cable shifter for your transfer case and will probably need to do something to keep your transmission shifter from hitting the tub.

 

[Gollywomper]

SYE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By the time you install all the bandaids trying to get it to work without a SYE you will have as much time and effort into it as just doing it right.

 

[someguysjeep]

^^^
you bought 4". don't pay more $ to go backwards. super short SYE and new double cardan driveshaft measured after the SYE is installed.

the other bad news is now you need at least 2 adjustable control arms to roll the pinion also.

 

[06TJ35's]

You were told wrong and need to buy new parts now.

 

[jjvw]

I was told it was only needed for auto

You've been spending too much time on the internet. Let us help.

 

[Shawn at Tom Wood's]

Here you go, the answer to all your questions regarding this issue.

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[LONGJP2]

By who?

Maybe the same person that recommended Rough Country.

 

[Kraken72]

I have the same lift from previous owner. I had drive line vibrations. Pinion seal leaked and scored my yoke due to pinion angle. I am going down to a 2 inch lift. You definitely need a SYE and new drive shaft. Get rid of the dropped pitman if it came with the kit.
Good luck.