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Old Jan 14, 2022 | 10:45 AM
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Does this look wrong? I added some RC CAD's and adjustable UCA and LCA's to my rig. I went by the measurements on the RC sheet but my springs look bowed towards the front. Jeep is still in the air right now, but wondering if I should make some adjustments before I drop it and check my angles. I'm sitting around 6" of lift.



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Old Jan 14, 2022 | 12:24 PM
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Both the stock 1/2" seat/spacer and my 1-1/2" seat/spacer have a recess for the end of the spring which allows the spring to set strait

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Old Jan 14, 2022 | 12:32 PM
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The charts are a starting point adjust until it is correct. I would lengthen to relieve the bow. Keep in mind you will be adjusting for caster and pinion angle, a balance between them as well.
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Old Jan 14, 2022 | 04:54 PM
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It's not on the ground yet...Put the wheels back on and see where the control arms set with the weight on them... Then measure your wheelbase to see if you're close..Look at the pic you've posted.. As the control arms drop they essentially get shorter in relationship to the upper spring mount..And bow the spring in the process.. When the weight bears down they will come back up and get "longer" and the spring will compress...Don't fix anything that isn't yet a problem..
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Old Jan 14, 2022 | 05:01 PM
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Just for the record I set mine at the recommended length {about the same lift as you} and here's a pic with the weight on it...

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Old Oct 20, 2022 | 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by EloXJ
Does this look wrong? I added some RC CAD's and adjustable UCA and LCA's to my rig. I went by the measurements on the RC sheet but my springs look bowed towards the front. Jeep is still in the air right now, but wondering if I should make some adjustments before I drop it and check my angles. I'm sitting around 6" of lift.
I currently am experiencing the same issue. Can you let me know how this turned out for you and what did you do to remedy this issue? Thank you!
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