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Shouldn't need a transfer case drop, right?

Rubicon has SYE from the factory.

If your steering wheel isn't straight, I would guess it's out of alignment causing some funky tire wear and out of balance tires.

Obviously you just bought a LEMON.

But I'm a nice guy and always sensitive to the plight of others, so I'll give you $5k right now so you won't have to deal with these types of nightmares.

Have your people contact my people. (y)

Edit: Well, my wife just threatened me with skillet-fu if I didn't do more to help you out.

So I'll throw in some ducks as well.

Do you want squeaky or non-squeaky? 😁
 
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Shouldn't need a transfer case drop, right?

Rubicon has SYE from the factory.

If your steering wheel isn't straight, I would guess it's out of alignment causing some funky tire wear and out of balance tires.

Obviously you just bought a LEMON.

But I'm a nice guy and always sensitive to the plight of others, so I'll give you $5k right now so you won't have to deal with these types of nightmares.

Have your people contact my people. (y)

How much lift does it have?

If it's 4" it could use a Tcase drop. 4" is just a bit to tall for the drive shaft length.

Per @Jerry Bransford when I asked him about removing my Tcase drop, he recommended adjustable rear arms and longer drive shaft.

Mine is smooth to 85mph, haven't gone over that, so I haven't messed with it yet.
 
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How much lift does it have?

If it's 4" it could use a Tcase drop. 4" is just a bit to tall for the drive shaft length.
A t-case drop isn't really enough for a 4" suspension lift installed onto a SWB Wrangler TJ. 4" is where it's best/strongly recommended to install a SYE kit into the transfer case and replace the rear driveshaft with an aftermarket DC driveshaft. That also requires adjustable length control arms in the rear to adjust the pinion angle up to match the needs of the DC driveshaft.
 
A t-case drop isn't really enough for a 4" suspension lift installed onto a SWB Wrangler TJ. 4" is where it's best/strongly recommended to install a SYE kit into the transfer case and replace the rear driveshaft with an aftermarket DC driveshaft. That also requires adjustable length control arms in the rear to adjust the pinion angle up to match the needs of the DC driveshaft.

We got Rubicons Jerry. We don't need the SYE just the longer drive shaft correct?

Edit: and adjustable arms.
 
Shouldn't need a transfer case drop, right?

Rubicon has SYE from the factory.

If your steering wheel isn't straight, I would guess it's out of alignment causing some funky tire wear and out of balance tires.

Obviously you just bought a LEMON.

But I'm a nice guy and always sensitive to the plight of others, so I'll give you $5k right now so you won't have to deal with these types of nightmares.

Have your people contact my people. (y)

Edit: Well, my wife just threatened me with skillet-fu if I didn't do more to help you out.

So I'll throw in some ducks as well.

Do you want squeaky or non-squeaky? 😁

If I’m not mistaken, even with the Rubi SYE, you need to have a different shaft plus adjustable arms. Or drop the case.

It does pull slightly right, but straightening the steering wheel is purely cosmetic I believe.

Def a lemon. An expensive lemon lol.

Good thing your wife has better manners than you lol. I’ll take the squeaky ones please!
 
How much lift does it have?

If it's 4" it could use a Tcase drop. 4" is just a bit to tall for the drive shaft length.

Per @Jerry Bransford when I asked him about removing my Tcase drop, he recommended adjustable rear arms and longer drive shaft.

Mine is smooth to 85mph, haven't gone over that, so I haven't messed with it yet.

I need to measure the springs, but I don’t think it’s over 3” lift. How much is your t case dropped?
 
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Enjoy your new Rubicon! Khaki is my second favorite color! =)
Looks like there are several of us on this forum in the north Georgia/northeast Alabama area. I’m just up the road in Chattanooga.

Yes you are close, I work off Bonny Oaks Dr.
 
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