Any negative effects of a TC drop?

**99TJSahara** · 04-21-2009, 03:15 PM

This summer I plan on getting a Rough Country 3.25 lift kit or somthing of equal height, heres my question becuase this kits would require a TC drop I was wondering if a TC drop put any added stain on the transmission, TC, or any other drivetrain related parts? I don't think it would, but I'm not sure.
Thanks for any help.

antec · 04-21-2009, 03:31 PM

after puting it on look at you motor mounts if the motor is pulling back on them then losen the trans mount let it slide forward then tighten them back up the only bad part of a tc drop is you pay good $$$$$ for a lift then lose it on the trans pan.

Ron83CJ · 04-21-2009, 03:31 PM

If anything the TC drop would take the strain off of your drive components, because it brings the angles closer back to stock after you install the lift. I put this lift on my jeep but excluded the TC drop, because #1 I have a rubicon RC told me I would not need it, and #2 I put it on because I am an inquistive dumb *** and then started getting major drive line vibrations. So I took it off. It literally takes 10 minutes to put in or take out.

thejafe · 04-21-2009, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by antec

only bad part of a tc drop is you pay good $$$$$ for a lift then lose it on the trans pan.

Exactly, the worst part of a t-case drop is the massive loss of ground clearance.

breckboarder55 · 04-21-2009, 03:33 PM

It hangs down low.

I am assuming this is the 2.5" suspension and 1.25" Body?

You could probably do a motor mount lift and skip the T-case drop.

aussied97tj · 04-21-2009, 03:33 PM

If you get a set of M.O.R.E 1 inch motor mounts which lift engine up 1 inch and do a JKS 1 1/4 body lift you might be able to do away with the TC drop resulting in more ground clearance as to doing a tc drop.

thejafe · 04-21-2009, 03:35 PM

A 1" MML most likely wont get rid of all the vibes with 3.25" lifted springs... just so you know.

**mdm** · 04-21-2009, 03:35 PM

Transfer case drops are nothing but a lawyers' conspiracy. There are hundreds, if not thousands of Jeepers all over the country that have been suckered into buying and installing them. When the catastrophic failures start the lawyers will swoop in with a class action lawsuit and they will make millions and the poor Jeepers will be left with pennies and destroyed Jeeps.

antec · 04-21-2009, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by mdm

Transfer case drops are nothing but a lawyers' conspiracy. There are hundreds, if not thousands of Jeepers all over the country that have been suckered into buying and installing them. When the catastrophic failures start the lawyers will swoop in with a class action lawsuit and they will make millions and the poor Jeepers will be left with pennies and destroyed Jeeps.

ok so what you are say is that the drop wount fix drive line vibs?
b/c i have a 2002 tj with a 3" full trac and i will pull the drop out and take you for a ride and you tell me if that fixed it lol.
i would like to spend the $ for it then spend it on new u-joint and slip shafts..
besides almost every lift comes with them. so no $ out of pocket for it

**99TJSahara** · 04-21-2009, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by thejafe

A 1" MML most likely wont get rid of all the vibes with 3.25" lifted springs... just so you know.

How would a motor mount lift help the drive angles?, and how hard is it to do?

**mdm** · 04-21-2009, 03:47 PM

antec - Transfer case drops are included in numerous lift kits, this is a well known fact. TC drops are the subject of numerous discussions on this board and others.

Humor, sarcasm, pulling your leg, joke,… Any of these terms mean anything to you?

antec · 04-21-2009, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by mdm

antec - Transfer case drops are included in numerous lift kits, this is a well known fact. TC drops are the subject of numerous discussions on this board and others.

Humor, sarcasm, pulling your leg, joke,… Any of these terms mean anything to you?

sorry dont take it as i was jumping at you. there are a lot of people out there with some wierd things that thay "KNOW IS TRUE" lol. and i just like to have the wright info out there lol. there is one guy on here that think a dana 35c is fine with his ls1 and 44" tsl lol. i just like for every one to have the wright info.

southtxdstroyer · 04-21-2009, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 99TJSahara

How would a motor mount lift help the drive angles?, and how hard is it to do?

it raises the front of the engine which causes the the transfer case to drop
this reduces the angles on your ujoints which helps decrease driveline vibes and ujoint failure
its only slightly more difficult than replacing the motor mounts

this also presents you with the option of installing a body lift which would allow you to raise the transfer case and add clearance below your jeep

downside to raising your transfer case is you will likely need a CV drive shaft for the rear

its a never ending money spending downward spiral
good luck

with the plans i have for my jeep, it will end up being an $87000 toy that i dont need

**99TJSahara** · 04-21-2009, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by southtxdstroyer

it raises the front of the engine which causes the the transfer case to drop
this reduces the angles on your ujoints which helps decrease driveline vibes and ujoint failure
its only slightly more difficult than replacing the motor mounts

So is a MML a do-it yourself job or pay a shop to do it?

southtxdstroyer · 04-21-2009, 04:14 PM

i would do it myself, but its up to your mechanical know how
have you ever changed out motor mounts yourself?

04-21-2009, 03:31 PM	#2
antec Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 729 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	after puting it on look at you motor mounts if the motor is pulling back on them then losen the trans mount let it slide forward then tighten them back up the only bad part of a tc drop is you pay good $$$$$ for a lift then lose it on the trans pan.