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Old 06-21-2011, 06:46 PM
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I have new 6.5" coils but i set my long arms to the 6"coils would i have to make my lower control arms longer for the added lift?

Would it Cuase issues if i diddnt?
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the difference would be minimal at best... which long arms do you have? they are adjustable I assume
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Well it liftd the front level and that was about an inch or more mabye 2 inches
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These are before
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This is now huge difference
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are they not adjustable?
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Would putting shackle relocation brackets in the rear help cuz it adds and 1 1/2 inches
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Yes the long arms are adjustable there rustys long arms
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Anyone know?
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Originally Posted by 89eliminator
are they not adjustable?
Yes they are
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I run a wheel base stretch and love it. I would just place the axle and pinion angle to where you want it and set the arms to match.

Pinion angle is the biggest thing to worry about, your added lift (1-2") would only need about 1/2" 3/8" longer on your arms
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then why not just adjust them... lol
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btw if you do indeed do an axle stretch then watch the clearance on the fenders at full stuff and how much your DS is extended


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96 how do ur spring plates on the axle look so i can compare cuz ur as close to Wat i have as anyone
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here ya go.

coils sit strait, no bend in them. and awesome pinion angle
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