6.5" coils from 6" problems?

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Jun 21, 2011 | 06:46 PM
  #1  
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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Jun 21, 2011 | 06:57 PM
  #2  
the difference would be minimal at best... which long arms do you have? they are adjustable I assume
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Jun 21, 2011 | 07:02 PM
  #3  
Well it liftd the front level and that was about an inch or more mabye 2 inches

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Jun 21, 2011 | 07:05 PM
  #4  
These are before

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Jun 21, 2011 | 07:08 PM
  #5  
This is now huge difference

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Jun 21, 2011 | 07:12 PM
  #6  
are they not adjustable?
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Jun 21, 2011 | 07:16 PM
  #7  
Would putting shackle relocation brackets in the rear help cuz it adds and 1 1/2 inches
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Jun 21, 2011 | 07:17 PM
  #8  
Yes the long arms are adjustable there rustys long arms
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Jun 21, 2011 | 07:54 PM
  #9  
Anyone know?
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Jun 21, 2011 | 07:54 PM
  #10  
Quote: are they not adjustable?
Yes they are
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Jun 21, 2011 | 08:18 PM
  #11  
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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Jun 21, 2011 | 08:18 PM
  #12  
then why not just adjust them... lol
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Jun 21, 2011 | 08:26 PM
  #13  
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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Jun 21, 2011 | 09:05 PM
  #14  
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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Jun 21, 2011 | 09:11 PM
  #15  
here ya go.

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

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