Ok so i put on a RC 4.5" lift on a couple weeks ago and I noticed that my drivers side front bump stop was rubbing against the spring and the spring wasn't straight up and down it had a curve to it. So I started looking at the axle and it looks like the whole drivers side of the axle housing is rotated so the spring perch isn't flat and the knuckle isn't straight up and down like the passengers side is. Has anyone ever seen this or is this a common problem? Is there a way to fix this or do I need a new axle? I can pull my tire off tomorrow and take some pictures if needed so you can see what I'm talkin about.

 

Bump. Maybe try 'ask a question" thread above.

 

If there wasn't anything wrong with your axle before the lift there's nothing wrong with it now. It sounds like you need to adjust your control arms/track bar (depending on which way the spring bends). Pics would definitely help us say for sure...

 

I'm not 100% positive it wasn't like that before I lifted it I just didn't notice it until I was finished. Ill take some pictures here in a few so you guys can see what I'm talking about.

 

Adjustable arms and trac bar come in kit ?

 

The arms that came with it aren't adjustable and I bought an adjustable track bar separate from the kit.

 

Pictures tell a thousand words..

 

Here's a picture.

 

Daaaayyuuuummm...

 

Is it possible for one of the axle tubes to rotate in the pumpkin?

 

Does the swaybar mount there seem uneven compared to the passenger side too?

 

That's what I was thinking happened. I tried smacking the bottom of the knuckle to try and spin the axle tube but couldn't get it to spin and I didn't want to hit it too hard.

 

Yes it does.

Anyone else have any ideas or input?

 

Check the caster angle on top of the drivers side ball joint with an angle finder. Then do the same on the passenger side. If those numbers aren't REALLY close to each other then I'd say you need a new axle housing.

You can download an angle finder app on your smart phone.

How about a picture of the other side.

 

At least the curve in the spring matches the curve in the shock boot!