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    Default Noise! Lots of Noise! Can't figure it out!

    I have a 1990 XJ with 8 inches of lift, i have installed a slip yoke eliminator. I have it on Mickey Thompson Baja Claws. When i drive down the road it's so noisey that I can't hardly stand it. I also have some vibration, that is bugging the crap out of me. I am new to the world of lifts, I would like to beable to drive down the road in with out having to wear ear plugs.

    Could some one give me some ideas on what it could be, should I lower the transfer case 1 inch, could it the the tires? Or wheel berings in the front end. I need help!

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    Default Re: Noise! Lots of Noise! Can't figure it out!

    well i would say a lot of it will be the tires, i have drove with them and they are loud.
    It looks like you do have a long arm kit on it so that is good, with all that lift.
    i just had a 88 with a 9.5" lift and a long arm kit and it was loud as hell. i would say get used to it if you want it that big.
    what kind of noise is it that you are hearing?
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    hmm i would deff. recommend the 1' trans drop!! check the wheel bearing, front and rear driveshafts/u-joints. BUT Alwaysxj is right though, what kind of noise are you hearing? from the front, rear, when you brake, turn, what speed, does it feel like its in the middle of the jeep, ECT. all that matters. let us know.
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    Default Re: Noise! Lots of Noise! Can't figure it out!

    mud tires = noise on the road , front drive shaft for vibration ???..what size tires ?

    pics ??????
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    Default Re: Noise! Lots of Noise! Can't figure it out!

    Make a video or audio file and post it. I wanna hear it.
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    Take a photo of the rear drive line you installed too.

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    Default Re: Noise! Lots of Noise! Can't figure it out!

    waiting for the type of noise/s

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    Default Re: Noise! Lots of Noise! Can't figure it out!

    Did you tip the pinion on the rear differential up when you put in the SYE? It needs to look like this. A straight shot with no u joint flex at the pinion.





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