Platinum Member SavMan Posted February 20, 2017 Platinum Member Share Posted February 20, 2017 I had bad vibration as but not until I went above 4 inch lift but each XJ is different. Cured mine with a TC drop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member RichBris86 Posted February 21, 2017 Author Platinum Member Share Posted February 21, 2017 well after seeing how ridiculous the cost of a tc drop kit is, im now making my own, which im hoping will cure my vibe issue, as I didn't have it before the lift. il see how it goes, I did look at the UV's while I was under the car, and they are in pretty good condition, no play at all really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member SavMan Posted February 21, 2017 Platinum Member Share Posted February 21, 2017 I made my own it can't be more than £5 in parts. Some box section and longer bolts and your there. There's a guy in Australia who has a template online that makes it even easier will see if I can dig out the link. Here's mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member SavMan Posted February 21, 2017 Platinum Member Share Posted February 21, 2017 Here's the link, take a look at his other items it has some great info on it. http://jeep-xj.info/HowtoTCdrop.htm Home page http://jeep-xj.info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member RichBris86 Posted February 21, 2017 Author Platinum Member Share Posted February 21, 2017 ha, thats the exact document im following for mine, great minds and all that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member SavMan Posted February 21, 2017 Platinum Member Share Posted February 21, 2017 It's a great site has tons of useful info on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member RichBris86 Posted February 22, 2017 Author Platinum Member Share Posted February 22, 2017 so for those of you who are looking at lifting an XJ, the torque specs for the main components are as follows. lower control arms (both ends) 180Nm rear leafspring front pivot bolt 156Nm rear leafspring/shackle bolt 108Nm shackle/rear frame bolt 156Nm U-bolts for axle 70Nm its also a good idea to use a decent amount of copper grease on the bolts, particularly if they are old and rusty as it helps get them back in and out again if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member RichBris86 Posted February 23, 2017 Author Platinum Member Share Posted February 23, 2017 so ive started my drop brackets for my TC Drop, making them from 50 x 25 x 3mm box steel. just need to clean them up and paint them ready to fit tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member RichBris86 Posted February 23, 2017 Author Platinum Member Share Posted February 23, 2017 all deburred and ready for the wire wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member RichBris86 Posted February 24, 2017 Author Platinum Member Share Posted February 24, 2017 wired, hung and primed ready for top coat before fitting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member IrishMick Posted February 24, 2017 Platinum Member Share Posted February 24, 2017 Well done, transfer case drops are a waste to buy when you can do this simple task (not saying its a no brainer) in a few hours and save yourself the hassle. You can even colour code them after the primer is on to match your Jeep. Good DIY and walkthrough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member Fourpot Posted February 24, 2017 Platinum Member Share Posted February 24, 2017 Nice work! These look like they'll be the poshest bits on the whole car! :coolphotos: Let us know how she feels after you've fitted them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member SavMan Posted February 25, 2017 Platinum Member Share Posted February 25, 2017 Take care getting the bolts/studs you normally have at least one snap. Have a spare nut or two handy to weld on to help get them out. Hopefully you won't need them but best to be prepared. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member RichBris86 Posted February 26, 2017 Author Platinum Member Share Posted February 26, 2017 All painted and finished off with end caps. Just need to get those bloody studs out!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member SavMan Posted February 26, 2017 Platinum Member Share Posted February 26, 2017 Very nice, keep thinking positive thoughts the studs and bolts will come out without any issues. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member RichBris86 Posted March 4, 2017 Author Platinum Member Share Posted March 4, 2017 well those stud really did not want to come out, but out that came with a bit of weld and a big bar on the spanner, surprised they didn't snap to be honest. but at least the new brackets are in and I the nasty vibes are gone completely. very happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member RichBris86 Posted March 6, 2017 Author Platinum Member Share Posted March 6, 2017 and now I have music again, well, at least from the rear speakers, got a xj radio and 6 disc changer going if anyone wants it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member Fourpot Posted March 7, 2017 Platinum Member Share Posted March 7, 2017 and now I have music again, well, at least from the rear speakers, got a xj radio and 6 disc changer going if anyone wants it. Hi Rich, How much do you want for the radio? (don't really want the changer though). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member RichBris86 Posted March 7, 2017 Author Platinum Member Share Posted March 7, 2017 Hi Rich, How much do you want for the radio? (don't really want the changer though). probably going to be more for postage TBH, its quit a lump. probably about £10 p+p il have to take it to the postie to see how much it would cost. what sort of price you thinking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member Fourpot Posted March 7, 2017 Platinum Member Share Posted March 7, 2017 probably going to be more for postage TBH, its quit a lump. probably about £10 p+p il have to take it to the postie to see how much it would cost. what sort of price you thinking? Do you have a photo? Only got a standard hole in the dash. £20? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member PeteS Posted March 8, 2017 Platinum Member Share Posted March 8, 2017 Just a couple of comments, The track bar mounting hole needs redrilling to center the axle up again unless you have an adjustable track bar. The hole is generally about 1" further towards the center of the axle. You can buy wedge shaped shims for the rear axle leaf spring mounts that rotate the axle slightly upwards. This avoids the need to drop the TC by straightening out the propshaft angles back to acceptable limits. Search for XJ leaf spring shims Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member IrishMick Posted March 8, 2017 Platinum Member Share Posted March 8, 2017 Just get someone to fab a trackbar for you. Prices are not that dear for those items. If you are putting shims on leafs you're going to invite axle wrap, something you do not want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member RichBris86 Posted March 8, 2017 Author Platinum Member Share Posted March 8, 2017 @ PeteS ive looked into this track bar issue quite a bit now, and ive spoken to a few people about what the options are for this. ive also been in contact with Dave from Lama4x4, and he said that technically the axel is in the correct place, the swing/pivot of the axel is right for the rest of the steering set up. which sort of makes sense. if the car is on a heavy flex, then the axel will move through its correct position. with a longer track bar, or a repositioned hole, it would then stick to far out the passenger side. I think im going to leave it as it is for now, as id doesn't effect the drive, it just looks a bit strange if you're stood right in front of it. I also looked at the wedges, but decided I could just make a drop kit for nearly nothing, all in all it cost me about £6 plus about 2 hours of my time. thanks for the suggestions though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member Fourpot Posted March 8, 2017 Platinum Member Share Posted March 8, 2017 @ PeteS ive looked into this track bar issue quite a bit now, and ive spoken to a few people about what the options are for this. ive also been in contact with Dave from Lama4x4, and he said that technically the axel is in the correct place, the swing/pivot of the axel is right for the rest of the steering set up. which sort of makes sense. if the car is on a heavy flex, then the axel will move through its correct position. with a longer track bar, or a repositioned hole, it would then stick to far out the passenger side. I think im going to leave it as it is for now, as id doesn't effect the drive, it just looks a bit strange if you're stood right in front of it. I also looked at the wedges, but decided I could just make a drop kit for nearly nothing, all in all it cost me about £6 plus about 2 hours of my time. thanks for the suggestions though. I've fitted the RC 3" lift kit like yours. I went for all new rear springs. not just the 'add a leaf' option. I don't know which way you went Rich. The full new leaves come with a slightly wedged bottom section built in, which does introduce a slight tilt of the axle to point it more up at the propshaft line. I'm with you on the track bar. I also to Dave at Llama and now that I've put the XRC bumper and light-bar on, the axle is offset to the driver's side only a tiny bit. Once I've put the seats and interior back in and added auxilliary lights, I expect it'll be a negligble offset. If I added a winch too.....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member RichBris86 Posted March 9, 2017 Author Platinum Member Share Posted March 9, 2017 I've fitted the RC 3" lift kit like yours. I went for all new rear springs. not just the 'add a leaf' option. I don't know which way you went Rich. The full new leaves come with a slightly wedged bottom section built in, which does introduce a slight tilt of the axle to point it more up at the propshaft line. I'm with you on the track bar. I also to Dave at Llama and now that I've put the XRC bumper and light-bar on, the axle is offset to the driver's side only a tiny bit. Once I've put the seats and interior back in and added auxilliary lights, I expect it'll be a negligble offset. If I added a winch too.....? yea I went for the full ne spring set up, I don't really see the point in add a leaf set ups, they must only last a few months before they sag. looking at my xj from the front, the axle is only out by about half an inch, so im not that worried. ive got to stick a winch on the front yet, and a heavy roof rack as well. I haven't forgotten about the radio btw, just haven't got round to taking pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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