New Lift Not Even?
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New Lift Not Even?
I just finished installing the RC 3" lift with full leaf packs and LCA's. My driver's side sits a good 1/2" lower than the rear. Is this common with brand new springs? Or could something else affect it?
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Are you saying the driver side sits lower than the passenger side? Or the front sits lower than the back?
But yeah, new springs take a little time to break in/settle down. If the rear is half an inch higher than front, it'll break in after some use and settle down a little and probably be perfectly even
But yeah, new springs take a little time to break in/settle down. If the rear is half an inch higher than front, it'll break in after some use and settle down a little and probably be perfectly even
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shackle angle look the same on both sides?
Only thing that I could think of is improper torque on teh shackles..but still, that really would be a long shot.
Only thing that I could think of is improper torque on teh shackles..but still, that really would be a long shot.
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The shackle angle is pretty much the same. I torqued all the bolts with all the weight on the ground. I torqued all 6 bolts in the rear @ 109 ft/lbs. I think I may just wait to see if things even out.
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