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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 02:58 PM
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I had a rc 3" addaleaf installed on my 94 xj some time ago and just decided to go up more. i installed the rc adjustable rear shackles at the 2" holes. now my rear axle is significantly forward in the wheel well(not centered anymore).

i torqued everything with the vehicle weight on it.
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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 03:09 PM
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when lifting just the rear of the spring it will pitch the axle more forward, the shackles are angled to thr rear right
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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 03:13 PM
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they are barely. they are close to vertical. ive bounced the back and everything to see if they would settle further.


also i put an 1 1/4" drop on the transfercase crossmember and with the axle like it is my front yoke is seated all the way in
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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 04:59 PM
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found it!! the front spring loop walked off the bushing some how and went forward.
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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 05:00 PM
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has anyone else had the same issue while installing shackles or an add-a-leaf?
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