MaineJeepGuy
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Hello,
I have read several threads on what sounds like similar issues but I'm going nuts trying to figure out what the issue is. I recently acquired a 1999 cherokee this being my 6th cherokee so i know my way around them pretty well.
I'm just looking to drive this beast daily not trying to wheel it or anything like that just keep it running and enjoy it.
I installed a 2 inch spacer lift since the shackles were toast with new leaf springs shocks etc. Prior to the lift it ran totally smooth, i installed the lift which i have done on several other cherokees and now i get a grinding sound when i let off the gas between 32-40 mph and sometimes higher speeds coming off the highway that are intermittent from the center area of the jeep.
I lowered the TC 1/2 an inch, maybe not enough?
I reworked and welded up the exhaust for clearance and strength so its not rubbing anywhere but i cant decipher whats causing the sound.
with the leaf springs and the shackles id say im more like 3-4 inches in the rear with the shackles, is 1/2 and inch drop not enough? The pinion angles seem pretty mild.
are there other things in the TC that can cause grinding after a lift? it runs and shifts smooth it just makes this awful on/off grinding sound
any thoughts would be helpful.
I have read several threads on what sounds like similar issues but I'm going nuts trying to figure out what the issue is. I recently acquired a 1999 cherokee this being my 6th cherokee so i know my way around them pretty well.
I'm just looking to drive this beast daily not trying to wheel it or anything like that just keep it running and enjoy it.
I installed a 2 inch spacer lift since the shackles were toast with new leaf springs shocks etc. Prior to the lift it ran totally smooth, i installed the lift which i have done on several other cherokees and now i get a grinding sound when i let off the gas between 32-40 mph and sometimes higher speeds coming off the highway that are intermittent from the center area of the jeep.
I lowered the TC 1/2 an inch, maybe not enough?
I reworked and welded up the exhaust for clearance and strength so its not rubbing anywhere but i cant decipher whats causing the sound.
with the leaf springs and the shackles id say im more like 3-4 inches in the rear with the shackles, is 1/2 and inch drop not enough? The pinion angles seem pretty mild.
are there other things in the TC that can cause grinding after a lift? it runs and shifts smooth it just makes this awful on/off grinding sound
any thoughts would be helpful.