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Old 08-23-2009, 07:05 PM
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Guys I was getting my tired balanced the other day and when my jeep was on the lift I noticed my passenger side of my rear axle atleast couple inches lower than the drivers side. I have a 4.5" RC lift on it and just put brand new leaf packs on about 4 or 5 months ago. Just curious what the heck is going on and why there would be such a big difference between each leaf.
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Did you extend your brake line or your axle breathertube? If not those would limit your down travel.
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ya thats why im confused
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if you have a problem with you leaf loosing lift already then you can call rough country and i think they will send you a new leaf pack if you are having troubles....specially if they have only been installed for 4-5 months
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how about the torq on the drivers side bolts? torqing the bolts down to much might cause the drivers side to not relax as much as the passenger. if it sets level on the ground then you are good, but it can limit your articulation.
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