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Old Jul 27, 2012 | 12:51 AM
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Hey guys I installed some rustys 1.5 aal tonight to help firm up the saggy rear springs and netted almost 3 in of lift. Anybody know what I can expect after the springs settle because the hot rod rake just doesn't look good.
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Old Jul 27, 2012 | 08:56 AM
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It's anyone's guess man... Just have to wait and see.
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Old Jul 27, 2012 | 10:50 AM
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I did the same thing. Ended up removing one extra leaf to lower it back down.

My AAL's were the long 48" ones.
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Old Jul 27, 2012 | 03:22 PM
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My short Rusty's AAL's w/ 1 1/2" extended shackles settled at about 3.5 total. I'd guess they gave me about 2" and they were about an inch more a month before settling
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Old Jul 28, 2012 | 12:25 AM
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Drove the jeep to work this morning and the driveshaft vibrates horribly. Seems like I just created more problems for myself. I can't believe the aal created the vibration.
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Old Jul 28, 2012 | 06:47 AM
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Retorqing the ubolt nuts with the weight of the vehicle on the springs wouldnt hurt. Did you do anything else, like change a ujoint or tires while you where doing the AAL?
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Old Jul 28, 2012 | 07:33 AM
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yeah, let it settle. go hit some bumps and retorque the u-bolts
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