Lifting transfer case by pivot on motor mounts?

[Tmartin]

I see I need an extra inch of clearance at the tranny mount to do a flat skid plate, as it hangs down below the frame rails by an inch. Can I simply lift/ tilt the whole engine, tranny, tc. assembly forward on the motor mounts? Exactly the reverse of the "dropped" skidplate using spacers.

[oldjeep]

Should be no problem as long as you've got enough clearance between the fan and radiator.

[cj7]

I would think it's probably not the best way to do it, but I can't imagine any negative consequences. If you are just moving about an inch at the t-case, you won't be tilting the engine all that much. What engine are you running?

[Tmartin]

4.2 engine, t5 tranny, dana 300 tc. After rotating the transfer case, the low point is going to be the tranny mount. I could build a solid tranny mount that takes up less room and put bushings on the ends, but that option is more work, and might not be worth it if I can simply tilt it up a little for more clearance. I know that if I lift the transfer case another inch, it will make the driveline angles even more severe. And unequal, if I not only lift it but change the angle at the tc.

Maybe a solid mounted crossmember with cushioning at the ends would be smartest.

[mudratz]

It should not be a problem to lift or lower the trans mount height an inch or so. If you ever have to change the engine mounts, you will problably have to relax them by removing the change.

[B.A.R.K]

do you have the wheelbase for the potetial increase in driveline vibes:confused:

[MonsterTJ]

Have you clocked the transfer case. There are guys out there that make clocking rings that allow you to rotate the front output of the tc and may solve the problem. This may also help to keep your rear output lower and not f up you driveline angles. All that being said, one, or even as much as 2 inches isnt going to hurt anything except maybe take 1 or 2 years off the 10 or so year lifespan of your motor mounts. Also check the fan clearance as was stated earlier.

[scope]

I lifted mine about an inch to acheive the same thing. Have been running it for about a year with no problems. I am using M.O.R.E.'s bombproof motor mounts.

[Tmartin]

I am clocking it with a ring. After that, the low point will be the tranny mount, and that isn't improved by clocking the t/c upwards. I either lift the tranny an inch to make it even with the bottom of the frame, or remove the stock mount and go solid at that point to gain clearance.