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Old 09-17-2009, 10:32 AM
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i just put o y 6.5 in rough country lift. i have a death wobble that hits at about 45mph. i havent had an alingment done yet. is there a chance gettin her alinged will stop that?
it also doesnt turn nearly as tight as it used to any idea y. or if the issues may be conectted
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yes get it aligned, and are you tires rubbing on you lca's or sway bar.
what is you backspacing on your rims?

what all parts came with this kit?
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im not sure of the back spacing on the rims but i kno the tires arent hitting the control arms i checked that already. hte kit came with track bar coil springs upper and lower adjustable control arms shocks and pitman arm.
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yes get it aligned. make sure the track bar bolts are tourqed.
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x2 on the alignment and torque all the bolts
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If you put the ACAs on, you need to have the shop check the caster. That can, and will, cause DW. Good luck finding an alignment shop that will do it, I looked all over CS, and couldn't find one!! I just bought an angle finder, and did it myself. HTH!!
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