Update (pics)

[beastie_3]

The sway bar drop brackets move the U shaped brackets on the crossmember down 3 inches or 1.5 depending on which kit you buy. Since the axle is farther away from the frame with the lift, the sway bar turns downward more. When you suspension articulates, it puts more stress on the cross member and the U bolt brackets. Think of the sway bar as brake lines and what happens to them if you dont extend them. Obviously you cant extend a sway bar, but you can change the mounting point.

As for the drive shaft, I assume you have a CV shaft. Buy getting a longer front drive shaft, all you are doing is making sure it doesnt come apart at the slip. The spacer is going to move the pivot point of the CV joint forward an inch so it clears the cross member.

[bigfosty]

Thanks for the info, I appreciate it.

As to the front driveline, my concern is that a one inch spacer isn't enough to clear the crossmember under articulation. I figured it was enough to clear the crossmember for driving, but I haven't had a chance to look at it some more to see how much rrom I have there. Gonna order the spacer anyways just so i can drive it, so we'll see.

The rear driveline I am told might be extended just using a different slip yoke. I've been told they have slip yokes that are longer than the stock ones that I can put on or have put on, anyone know anything about this? Is it something I can do? Where can I find a yoke?

Thanks again.

[bigfosty]

So it ended up I just needed to replace the transfer case mounts, now the front driveline clears no problem, but it's about half an inch short. Just installed a new rear driveline from high angle drivelines and will be ordering the front in a week or two. Then, hopefully I can get some mud time in.

[beastie_3]

Glad you got it all fixed up. High Angle Drive line is a good shop, I got my rear drive line built there. It was nice living 20 min away from them.

[bigfosty]

Some newer pics from the river. Got a few kinks to still work out but she goes like a champ.

[bigfosty]

I think the next big step is the mile marker kit to change it from all wheel drive to normal 4 wheel drive. It's fun in the mud but with the all wheel drive I can't get it to spin at all. I have a new intake and carb for it that I need to get around to putting on, and I really want to finish the body work and get some carpet in the interior. All in time, would just be alot easier if I had a shop or garage to use.