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I'm in a pickle. Had to install new shocks (both tore away from rear upper shock mounts..due to weak springs(?)..lower rear shock mounts also damaged) and leaf springs (which say a 2-2.5" lift). Upon installing the springs, the output shaft from the rear pumpkin (I'm not a mechanic) pulled-out approx 1.5 inches (shiny..no dirt) and the shaft entering the front pumpkin, also pulled-out some. I drove yesterday and all kind of God-awful noises...not good. I'm told the rear axle has to rotate towards the front of the jeep to push the shaft back into place. This can be done with shims? Any idea what degree shim would bring all into original alignment? I was told a couple options by a past professional rock climber....Manager of a NAPA Parts store locally: One, lower transmission crossmember (skid plate) by no more than 1" and insert spacers if fixes problem. The second option: remove axle mounting perch, rotate axle towards front to re-seat shafts to original stock position and then re-weld perches in place. I didn't think of asking about shims which might be the easy fix if lowering the crossmember doesn't work. Yikes! Thank you! Vehicle Information: 1995 Jeep Wrangler YJ, 2.5 engine, 4x4
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