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Old Mar 2, 2012 | 11:50 PM
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Whats the best way to re align your rear axle. Mines off about a half inch to the right side causing bad dshaft vibes.
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Old Mar 3, 2012 | 12:07 AM
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Originally Posted by shaner517
Whats the best way to re align your rear axle. Mines off about a half inch to the right side causing bad dshaft vibes.
WTF....
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Old Mar 3, 2012 | 12:24 AM
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Replace the leaf springs. I saw a Ford service van goin down the road in front of me the other day that I could see a good 3 inches of daylight between the left rear tire and the left front. Somebody overloaded the hell out of it or got a little stupid with a locker in the rear and messed up the perch alignment. Remember these springs don't have tie bolts running down the middle like a lot of leaf sprung vehicles do. I'd add them if I were you
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Old Mar 3, 2012 | 02:19 AM
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Well I have a rusty's 4.5 inch underneath should I go to Advanced?
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Old Mar 3, 2012 | 02:24 AM
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my springs have pins thru the center that center in the spring perchhs
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Old Mar 3, 2012 | 08:40 AM
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I'd try that ^^^. Your springs might be sliding around on themselves
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Old Mar 3, 2012 | 10:56 AM
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Do you have one of the spring mounted backwards?
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Old Mar 3, 2012 | 01:03 PM
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Ive noticed mine is off center to the right as well, only mine is stock height and as far as I can tell, its never had a lift. It drives fine though, no vibes and it doesnt "dog walk" down the road.
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Old Mar 5, 2012 | 11:45 AM
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The springs are going the right ways and are inline with the spring perch. I think im just going to bite the bullet and take it to a shop. thanks for the help
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