T-Case Crossmember drop 2WD

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usaf_mike

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Miami

• Jul 30, 2011

• #1

Need some help/advice

I took out the 2 studs and 2 bolts out from each side... Piece of cake. I have a 2WD so is really the crossmember.

I cant seem to get it aligned for the life of me to put the bushings in with the bolt. It doesnt line up at all no matter what I do.

Ive tried to use the jack push/pull nothing.

What have you guys done to install the bushings and bolts? The cro

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the_weirdo

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NAXJA Member

Location

Seattle, WA

• Jul 31, 2011

• #2

Put the bolt and nut on one side, jack up the other side, put on the bolt and nut. I just did it this morning. I have to use a dremel to make two of the slots a pinch longer but no issues getting it back on.

In your pics, I really hope you have something supporting your tranny and its not just hanging.

 

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usaf_mike

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Miami

• Jul 31, 2011

• #3

the_weirdo said:

Put the bolt and nut on one side, jack up the other side, put on the bolt and nut. I just did it this morning. I have to use a dremel to make two of the slots a pinch longer but no issues getting it back on.

In your pics, I really hope you have something supporting your tranny and its not just hanging.

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Yea I think I tried that but no luck. Tranny is on a jack right now.

 

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jbsjunk

NAXJA Forum User

Location

West Mich

• Jul 31, 2011

• #4

If you haven't already, loosen the trans mount nuts up. It will let the crossmember move around.

 

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usaf_mike

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Miami

• Aug 2, 2011

• #5

UPDATE:


I got my Daystar 1.25 T-Case/ Crossmember drop kit in today and installed it. What a difference it made in my jeep. I have no vibrations like I used to have and no crazy clunky noises when I let off the gas while driving.

I have a 2WD. If your experiencing any of these symptoms I would get this kit and install it first.

Thanks to all for the help.

 

xcm

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Southern Oregon

• Aug 2, 2011

• #6

how are your drive shaft u-joints? clunks when you let off the gas can mean severly worn driveshaft u-joints.

 

rweaver138

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Location

Brooklyn, CT

• Aug 2, 2011

• #7

^what he said

 

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usaf_mike

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Location

Miami

• Aug 2, 2011

• #8

xcm said:

how are your drive shaft u-joints? clunks when you let off the gas can mean severly worn driveshaft u-joints.

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U joints are fine and the drop kit on my crossmember fixed all my vibration and clunking noises. I now have a smooth ride without any unusual noises. :thumbup:

 

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clean4drxj

NAXJA Forum User

Location

CT.

• Aug 2, 2011

• #9

when I did a new crossmember with my longarms i bolted it to the uni-rails and used a pry bar to get the trans mount bolts to slide in the holes.