baycountry16

So I just got my RC 3" kit today from UPS, planning on putting it on this weekend, but I noticed the spring eye on the end that connects to the frame is not centered on one of the springs. I don't know if it happened in shipping or what. Does anybody know how I can fix this? I tried banging on it with a rubber mallet, but it wouldn't budge. I've attached some pictures. The first two are what I'm talking about and the third is the other spring the way it should be. I really want to get this lift on this weekend so any help would be appreciated. I'm new to all this. Thanks,

offroadnut36

On both of my RE leaf springs the frame mount bushings are off center the exact same amount, but they arent off center as much as yours are. Mine are only about 1/4" off.

baycountry16

The third picture is what the other one looks like. 1 and 2 is how the off-centered one came. Is there any way to press it back in there? Vice, hammer ?

mark's91-XJ

thats not right, put it in a vice and push it back in.

baycountry16

Thanks man. This is my first kit I'm doing and it sure didn't seem right. So you think a vice is the way to go? Should I put something in between the vice and spring so I don't damage the spring or will it really not matter?

90xjlaredo

you should be ok with the vice i used a dead blow hammer to beat mine back into place, they usually move in pretty easy

mike albo

Yeah just press them back in.

baycountry16

Thanks for the info. I'm glad it's not that big a deal. Tomorrow evening the build begins and I'm going to start a build thread with some pics. I can't wait!
I'm taking the plunge and doing it myself with a buddy of mine rather than paying my mechanic $400.00 to put it on for me. So it may take me all weekend, but I've set the time aside. I'm just going to go very slowly and take my time to make sure I do everything right

90xjlaredo

You'll be ok i inatalled my e.5 inch kit by my self in about 7 hours so just pay attention and it will go ok