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Thread: 5,000 miles in the books on my Superlifted XK; attempting to troubleshoot driveline

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    5,000 miles in the books on my Superlifted XK; attempting to troubleshoot driveline

    I was under the impression that the Superlift maintained the factory driveshaft and CV axle angles. However, on hard acceleration from a stop I am getting driveline chatter or an impact wrench type sound. This started after the Superlift install 5,000 miles ago and has been ongoing ever since. Further inspection underneath shows my driveshaft is contacting the transfer case and causing the noise. Did the shop install my lift wrong? Can I or should I just shim it down a bit so it stops making contact? Thanks for any feedback you guys can provide!
    '09 XK HEMI (Gen. II Hemi w/MDS and VVT) Overland 4x4; QDII; Trailer Tow Group IV; Skid Plate Group; 4" Superlift w/AEV EGR Module; 285/70R17 Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac's on AEV Pintlers (Argent, JK offset)

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    Doesn't make sense... it's connected to the transfer case. I think you mean it's contacting the engine cradle where the superlift piece was welded on? Can you take a picture of where it's rubbing?

    Also, as with all joints, the tcase end is known to go bad on our front driveshafts. Many members upgrade the front driveshaft since it's cheaper than an oem replacement and has better joints.

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    Didn't I see this and leave an answer on Facebook?

    Let me know. I went through this.
    2007 Commander Overland / 4" SuperLift / 285/70R17 Cooper Discoverer ST Maxx / Rusty's adjustable rear UCAs / Carolina Driveline front drive shaft / Flashpaq / DRLs & Tilting Mirrors / Autolite Iridiums / Cobra 29LX Chrome LE CB & Firestik antenna / Rear fog lights / Mopar Grille Guard with HID driving lights
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    Quote Originally Posted by lekmedm View Post
    Didn't I see this and leave an answer on Facebook?

    Let me know. I went through this.
    Yes thank you. I did cross-post to Facebook.
    '09 XK HEMI (Gen. II Hemi w/MDS and VVT) Overland 4x4; QDII; Trailer Tow Group IV; Skid Plate Group; 4" Superlift w/AEV EGR Module; 285/70R17 Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac's on AEV Pintlers (Argent, JK offset)

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