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Driveshaft hits bellhousing

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Tom in RI, Sep 3, 2009.

  1. Sep 3, 2009
    Tom in RI

    Tom in RI Member

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    How much clearance should there be between the driveshaft and bellhousing near the starter when sitting flat and level? I can see that mine has made contact at some time. The jeep had a plow so it may have been the weight.

    With '66 V6 stock springs how much clearance should there be between the bump stop and the top of the axle housing. Maybe its low riding.

    Tom
     
    Tom in RI, Sep 3, 2009
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  2. Sep 3, 2009
    sfrench

    sfrench New Member

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    I had the same problem come to find out the spring packs in the front were shot from the weight of the plow so I had to replace then
     
    sfrench, Sep 3, 2009
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  3. Sep 4, 2009
    jzeber

    jzeber Well-Known Member 2022 Sponsor

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    My front driveshaft will hit the bell housing occasionally under extreme articulation. When I lifted it I used the new bump stops provided.
     
    jzeber, Sep 4, 2009
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  4. Sep 4, 2009
    AKCJ

    AKCJ Active Member

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    Yep, I had the same thing. New springs fixed it.
     
    AKCJ, Sep 4, 2009
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    Vanguard

    Vanguard Take Off! Staff Member

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    Me 3 or 4 or 5. Unfortunately, I only found out after I'd towed my jeep to the trail. :( A Procomp 3" lift fixed it right up fairly reasonably.
     
    Vanguard, Sep 4, 2009
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