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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 07:23 PM
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So have the RC 6.5" short arm lift and put 1 3/4 spacers on it and had some steering issues so i took it to get aligned and find out from them that i need a new steering box, steering stabilizer, uca bushings, and tre for the adj trac bar. So i get it all replaced and get it aligned and they tell me that when they tested it that the axle felt as though it was moving under the car so i drive it out and i dont feel a difference besides my car pulls hard to the left and the wheel is already crooked. What else can be causing this? Steering linkage?
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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 11:07 AM
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Let me get this straight. You said you have a 6.5" lift with short LCA's, AND put a 1.75" spacer on you jeep? If this is correct you would now have 8 1/4" front lift with short arms. Is this right? If so that is your problem! get rid of the spacers or go get a long arm kit. the angles of your LCA's are no good with that much lift. Your handling with be super crappy. I am suprised that you even got everything to bolt back up like that.
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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 11:19 AM
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well i have plans to a long arm but that i called RC and they said that it should be fine and with an alignment it should fix my problem. Personally i think it drives fine but the alignment shop said that the axle wanders
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