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Old 11-25-2015, 07:12 PM
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I have installed iron Rock offroad 3.5 lift springs and the budget boost shackles. The lift height is about an inch different from the passenger side from the drivers side. The shackle angle is the same from side to side so I know it is not that. I am lost on how to get this issue fixed.


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Did you tighten up all the hardware when it was on its own weight or in the air?
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Sure it's not just the flares? The one on the short side looks a lil funky.
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measuring to flare isnt really a good idea. lots of inconsistencies.

make sure all your tires have the same psi and measure from level ground to the frame rail on both sides.

could have more weight on one side then the other too.
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measuring to flare isnt really a good idea. lots of inconsistencies.

make sure all your tires have the same psi and measure from level ground to the frame rail on both sides.

could have more weight on one side then the other too.
Ditto on measuring to the frame rails. I had a 98 Grand Cherokee a few years back, and even the stock fenders weren't level.
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Originally Posted by DirtyKK
measuring to flare isnt really a good idea. lots of inconsistencies.

make sure all your tires have the same psi and measure from level ground to the frame rail on both sides.

could have more weight on one side then the other too.
Even better just measure from the axle to the frame. Don't have to worry about pressures.
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I did measure the axle to the frame and have gotten the same difference I just put that picture up because it was easier to take a picture of. I torqued everything but the u bolts on the ground so maybe I will try that and see what it does. Thanks for all of the replies.
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Which way does it lean to the driver or the passenger side?
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Passenger side
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http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/10436.html


Is this what you got?
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Was it sitting level before the lift?
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No I have a full leaf pack
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Originally Posted by DirtyKK
Was it sitting level before the lift?
No I had a add a leaf on it it and it was doing the same thing.
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I don't think it's much of an issue more then an annoyance. Lots of vehicles lean to one side or the other.
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The flare on the side that measures lower, looks like it's placed lower on the Cherokee


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