economy lift thoughts
11-29-2017, 07:00 AM
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economy lift thoughts
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picked up a new used toy - 07 with space 2.5" lift - wondering about 2 things - adjusting pinion angle with offset bolts and should I replace coil springs and remove spacers - this is running 33" and will not be a serious crawler but more expedi-type
picked up a new used toy - 07 with space 2.5" lift - wondering about 2 things - adjusting pinion angle with offset bolts and should I replace coil springs and remove spacers - this is running 33" and will not be a serious crawler but more expedi-type
11-29-2017, 11:54 AM
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Are you saying that it currently has cam bolts installed? If that is the case, I would pull them out, find some cam bolt deletes to address the larger holes in the axle's bracket, and either go with control arm geo brackets, or add front adjustable arms to correct caster properly. If you plan to offroad that, first order of business is ditching cam bolts.
In regards to the spacers, there is nothing wrong with them for the time being. Longer term you're probably gonna want to pull em and replace with new springs instead, but there is nothing wrong with using spacers for now. I'd start upgrading steering components and such first.
In regards to the spacers, there is nothing wrong with them for the time being. Longer term you're probably gonna want to pull em and replace with new springs instead, but there is nothing wrong with using spacers for now. I'd start upgrading steering components and such first.
11-29-2017, 03:55 PM
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cam bolts on rear only - i will check angles this weekend - but the pinon angle was adjusted and does not hum or vibrate- all factory mounts on axle housing appear to be unmodified - nothing on front - I fixed death wobble on front with new parts tie rods, sway links, and new steering stabilizer shock - etc..
11-29-2017, 06:32 PM
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How was it adjusted? Via arms on brackets?
Y, ride is gonna be more about caster than springs vs. Spacers. Spacers are there more for tire clearance. At some point you might want to round out the full Suspension, but nothing wrong with them for now.
Y, ride is gonna be more about caster than springs vs. Spacers. Spacers are there more for tire clearance. At some point you might want to round out the full Suspension, but nothing wrong with them for now.