Bud @ www.BudBuilt.com is sending me a new crossmember later today but
i have a question: I'm getting one designed (bent) for a 1" body lift which
will raise the transfer case/transsmission up roughly one inch. Is there anything i
should know about lifting the drivetrain that much? I know its minimal but Im wondering if i should get the normal (stock height) crossmember or get the raised one that i already have on order?

 

One issue you may run into w/ raising the tranny and not the engine is that you will throw off the driveshaft angles a bit. You'll be adding a degree or so of angle to the t-case flange without a corresponding change to the pinion flange:
- http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTri...n-Measurements

If the engine is raised a similar amount (http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/...t.shtml#MM_FAQ) then you avoid that potential issue. One way to proceed is to get the raised crossmember, install it and test drive it. If vibrations are felt, then raise the engine. Raising the engine also restores the engine-mounted fan to radiator alignment.

 

Is anyone running a 1" Drivetrain lift or have anything to add?
I asked Bud to hold off on my order for a couple days.
thanks

 

It may be fine, all depends on how close to the limits your driveshaft angles are at. You usually hae a few degrees to work with. As noted above, try it and see. If you get vibes, it is not a big deal to raise the engine to match, or the other option would be to space down the crossmember with some washers to lower it.