Transfer Case Drop

Jeepz4Mee · #1 (**permalink**) 01-10-2008, 03:57 PM

I recently bought a 2" suspension lift from BDS, and there are 2 questions that I have. The bolts that are running from my transfer case pan recently rusted and broke off, so what I had to do was drill a hole right through the frame where the old bolts were. Now the new lift comes with a transfer case drop that puts a space between the pan and the frame. So here is the first question, is it necessary to put the transfer case drop in? Secondly, I bought this 2" kit thinking it came with the pitman arm extension, however, it doesn't. Is the pitman arm extension necessary on such a small lift? I have a 95 YJ with a 3 inch body lift on it if that helps to know.

Any help would be awesome
Thanks,

mercab18 · #2 (**permalink**) 01-10-2008, 04:18 PM

I'm actually looking to buy a 2" BDS lift too. Let me know how you like it.

this is the one i'm getting (i think)

TWDJ · #3 (**permalink**) 01-10-2008, 05:00 PM

As an owner of a 93 YJ, I think I can answer both questions for you:

1 - Yes, you will need the TC drop to compensate for pinion angles changing due to the 2" lift.

2 - No, pitman arm will not need replacing. 2" suspension lift will not have sufficient affect on the steering angles and the body lift should have none.

Jeepz4Mee · #4 (**permalink**) 01-10-2008, 05:55 PM

Thanks alot for the quick reply. I start installation tomorow and plan to document it for future installers. I will now just need to purchase 5 8" bolts with washers and nuts to compensate for the spacers. Also, do you have any suggestions/warnings to watch out for? Any help would help, ha.

Bounty__Hunter · #5 (**permalink**) 01-13-2008, 10:59 AM

You shouldn't need the TC drop with such a small lift, I'd try it without it first. You may need it if the actual height is more than the advertised 2".

You don't need a drop pitman arm.