Topic: X-member-T-Case lift Question!!

[CTENG in KS]

Who has raised the transfer case mount on a stock length driveline?  How much did it extend your front driveshaft...mine is a little long, and I wouldn't mind a litle extra clearance under there...

[blackdiamond]

Just get the Marlin Heavy Duty Cross-Member, or similar, and call it even.  You will gain some additional clearance and keep the drivetrain in the factory locations.

 

[CTENG in KS [OP]]

OK, let me be clearer, My front driveshaft is a wee too long and needs to be shortened.  I was thinking though, what if I put a spacer or something under the t-case and raise it up a bit?  It should extend the front driveshaft a bit and decrease the angle as well...anybody have any knee-jerk reactions as to this being a bad fix?

[MiniSimp]

It will increase your angle.

[CTENG in KS [OP]]

If you leave the motor mounts alone then the t-case will move in a slight arc as you raise it, although for all intents and purposes it is probably negligible either way...I really wanted to know how much it will affect driveshaft static length.

[blackdiamond]

If you leave the motor mounts alone then the t-case will move in a slight arc as you raise it, although for all intents and purposes it is probably negligible either way...I really wanted to know how much it will affect driveshaft static length.

I would think it would change it about zero.  It certainly won't change it enough to matter when compared to the travel in the splines.

[MiniSimp]

Measure from TC flange to front flange.
Figure out how high you want to raise the TC.
Measure from Imaginary TC flange to front flange = new length.

[whiteman]

It is not going to help your angle in any way. 
In theory yes it will move in an arc type motion, but you cant raise it high enough to make a noticable difference.  You will kill your motor mounts, and if it is tillted to far forward your valves in the back of the motor may be starved of oil.
 
I just dont see it doing any good unless you are looking for ground clearance, and still i only tilted mine 1"    

[CTENG in KS [OP]]

WERD, good info, thanks people of the sun!