indyjeepnut
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Do I need and shims to correct pinion angle when I do my SOA on my MJ? If so how much?
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MJ SOA To shim or not to shim??
- Thread starter indyjeepnut
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- NC Sandhills
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Are you retaining the factory transfer case? Planning or have done a slip-yoke eliminator/short-shaft kit?
Is the lift you get SOA going to be high enough or too high?
Ideally, you'd have the ride height and driveline issues settled...Then adjust the spring pad angle to get the pinion pointed correctly, and final-weld the pads on.
I dislike shims when a little more mock-up time would get it closer to perfect... (I was in a fairly major hurry when I built my SOA and cut some bad corners.) Avoid aluminum blocks or shims.
Are you retaining the factory transfer case? Planning or have done a slip-yoke eliminator/short-shaft kit?
Is the lift you get SOA going to be high enough or too high?
Ideally, you'd have the ride height and driveline issues settled...Then adjust the spring pad angle to get the pinion pointed correctly, and final-weld the pads on.
I dislike shims when a little more mock-up time would get it closer to perfect... (I was in a fairly major hurry when I built my SOA and cut some bad corners.) Avoid aluminum blocks or shims.
indyjeepnut
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Greenwood, Indiana
woody said:
Basically I just took a d44 out from under an XJ. Slid it under my MJ and bolted the springs up. I know the MJ spring perches a a bit wider than XJ but this truck is going to be off road only. Everything else is stock. Will I have to lengthen my driveshaft?