Rubicon express hd leafs
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Rubicon express hd leafs
Alright so I got my lift installed. I have 6.5 inch Bds coils in front and 5.5 inch re hd leafs with a little over an inch boomerang shackles and this is how it's sitting.
This is exactly how it sits because I got the tires on. In this pic, it's supported by the axle. It's literally a 2 inch or so difference.
Front center of cap to bottom flair:24 inches
Rear :26 inches
Will this settle by itself ?
This is exactly how it sits because I got the tires on. In this pic, it's supported by the axle. It's literally a 2 inch or so difference.
Front center of cap to bottom flair:24 inches
Rear :26 inches
Will this settle by itself ?
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Originally Posted by Rere1992
Alright so I got my lift installed. I have 6.5 inch Bds coils in front and 5.5 inch re hd leafs with a little over an inch boomerang shackles and this is how it's sitting.
This is exactly how it sits because I got the tires on. In this pic, it's supported by the axle. It's literally a 2 inch or so difference.
Front center of cap to bottom flair:24 inches
Rear :26 inches
Will this settle by itself ?
This is exactly how it sits because I got the tires on. In this pic, it's supported by the axle. It's literally a 2 inch or so difference.
Front center of cap to bottom flair:24 inches
Rear :26 inches
Will this settle by itself ?
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I heard that RE lifts give more lift than their rated but I didn't expect so much. Would a rear bumper tire carrier sag it a bit ?
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Originally Posted by Rere1992
I heard that RE lifts give more lift than their rated but I didn't expect so much. Would a rear bumper tire carrier sag it a bit ?
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I didn't tighten them till after I lowered it. I think I may just wait a few weeks and see what happens
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Since you tightened the shackle bolts with the vehicle weight on the springs, then just drive the vehicle for a while.... The suspension will probably settle 1/4-1/2".
If you are planning the install an aftermarket front or rear bumper, the added weight of either bumper will decrease the amount of lift at that end by another 1/4-1/2".
If you are planning the install an aftermarket front or rear bumper, the added weight of either bumper will decrease the amount of lift at that end by another 1/4-1/2".
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I figured as much but the a nice bumper with a tire rack is like a grand new. I don't think my dream of getting one is going to come true. Im swapping out the leafs for inch shorter ones
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dont know if youve corrected the problem yet but i have the same problem on my 3.5" re lift. i just ordered a shackle relocation bracket from hdoffroadengineering. once it arrives ill know if it fixes the problem but this should help. it will still add about an extra inch but would be a lot easier to level the front end then.
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