6in lift will i have to get a aftermarket driveshaft

[98chevy4x4]

Im wanting to go with a 6in suspension lift but will i have to get a longer driveshaft

 

[barebones 1500]

from what i understand anything 4 or higher you do

 

[Butch]

No, you don't

 

[98chevy4x4]

But will it hurt anything

 

[bai78]

Which tcase do you have?

 

[Hess]

I was also wondering the same thing.. But I have no idea which t case I have.. What's the easiest way to find out?

 

[Butch]

If your 4x4 select is...

• on the floor you have a NP241
• electronic and on the dash you have a NP243
• but, in '98 GM introduced Autotrac which will automatically engage 4x4 if you lose traction, this is the NP246 and if you have it you will need a new front driveshaft but many kits offer a new driveshaft that you can also buy when you buy your lift kit.

It won't hurt anything on a 6" lift any higher and you would need a new driveshaft but there are many shops that can extend your current shaft out.

 

[98chevy4x4]

well then i have a np241

 

[Sully]

If your 4x4 select is...

• on the floor you have a NP241
• electronic and on the dash you have a NP243
• but, in '98 GM introduced Autotrac which will automatically engage 4x4 if you lose traction, this is the NP246 and if you have it you will need a new front driveshaft but many kits offer a new driveshaft that you can also buy when you buy your lift kit.

It won't hurt anything on a 6" lift any higher and you would need a new driveshaft but there are many shops that can extend your current shaft out.

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have been wondering what the hell autotrac is but havent cared enough to look it up or ask. You sir saved me some digging around while looking up info i needed anyway.

 

[chevyon22s]

Yeah man thank you i've always wondered what t-case i have but like 97heavyhalf just never looked it up