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Old 11-08-2019, 09:01 AM
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Does anybody know what I would need to get some gap in between transfer case just to help with cv axle angle, when I add lift soon?
 
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Old 11-08-2019, 11:55 AM
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Are you talking about the transfer case or the front axle?
 
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Old 11-08-2019, 12:07 PM
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The transfer case itself...I know that the rough country lift has spacers or some type of bracket to help with axle angle
 
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Old 11-08-2019, 04:44 PM
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Theres a drop bracket, and a small wedge space for the other side. I dont have any pics at hand, but mind be able to get a glimpse of it on my build thread.
 
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Old 11-08-2019, 08:30 PM
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Here's a picture of the wedge installed on the passenger side


 
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Originally Posted by 03jawja
The transfer case itself...I know that the rough country lift has spacers or some type of bracket to help with axle angle
I think you're confusing the transfercase with the front differential...

The transfercase is bolted to the back of the transmission and has the front and rear drive shafts coming out of it, going to the front and rear differentials. You can't move the transfercase down without moving the entire engine and transmission down along with it.
The front differential is where the front axles are bolted to fro the front left and right wheels. The differential (or carrier as it's commonly referred to) is what you want to space away from the frame and drop down with a lift to achieve better CV axle angles.
 
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Old 11-09-2019, 08:57 AM
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Yes exactly I meant front differential. Could this bracket be made cheap. Could I just use spacers and longer bolts?
 
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Old 11-09-2019, 01:16 PM
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Stock bolts work, and dont see why you cant make it, just an aluminum wedge. Not sure on measurements...
 
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Old 11-09-2019, 08:04 PM
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Found this on eBay. Cheaper and easier than trying to build it I would think.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/82-05-GMC-S...-/133031355876
 

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Thank you Hess I'm on it
 


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