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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by PainKiller
the little plastic thing at the end of the shaft that goes between the yoke piece...

...could you make some ?
Oh... I thought that was a dust cover?? Never heard it by that name before - I learnt something

Probably, but it'll probably take me way longer to find the right material and cut it down to the right size, etc. This is what I got - Rear Coil Guide/Spacer - 1/2"



This is the same part for the front (which I thought I ordered, but apparently didn't ):

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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by PainKiller
...I noticed a slight roll over spot ( drag ) in the steering while sitting still and moving the steering wheel slowly back and forth
Mine has that too. I think, they all do. As far as the ball joints or the tie rod being an issue, is there any play if you try to move the tie rod straight up and down (without twisting it)?
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by interceptor_1972
Oh... I thought that was a dust cover?? Never heard it by that name before - I learnt something

Probably, but it'll probably take me way longer to find the right material and cut it down to the right size, etc. This is what I got - Rear Coil Guide/Spacer - 1/2"



This is the same part for the front (which I thought I ordered, but apparently didn't ):

that sucks
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by interceptor_1972
Mine has that too. I think, they all do. As far as the ball joints or the tie rod being an issue, is there any play if you try to move the tie rod straight up and down (without twisting it)?
no i checked everything according to plannman's post and it only has 5000 MI. on it. that is what is so confusing , but the slight roll over spot might be a bad drag link end, the end that mounts to the pitman arm. that is where it feels like it is coming from anyway. Maybe have SLC check yours out and see if it is bad
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by PainKiller
that sucks
Yeah - debating on whether to install what I have while it's all torn apart tomorrow anyways (I have a feeling it'll look goofy with 1/2" taller in the rear, but will be one less thing to do Wednesday, assuming SLC has the part) OR to just install the lift without the spacer and just let SLC do it both together?
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 07:26 PM
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I am worried this will cause problems with other components if i don't figure it out soon
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by interceptor_1972
Yeah - debating on whether to install what I have while it's all torn apart tomorrow anyways (I have a feeling it'll look goofy with 1/2" taller in the rear, but will be one less thing to do Wednesday, assuming SLC has the part) OR to just install the lift without the spacer and just let SLC do it both together?
they will have to tear it down in the rear to weld the new perches, so maybe have them put them on so you aren't driving goofy all the way down there
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by PainKiller
I am worried this will cause problems with other components if i don't figure it out soon
Just be careful going over bumps - that's what I'm doing so far. I'll have everything switched over and the rear bowing corrected by Wednesday - will let you know if I notice anything different or not. I know the issue generally has to do with the front, but since in my case, everything was working fine up until the day I added those rear UCA's, I want to either confirm/eliminate that as a the possible cause. If that doesn't fix it, then I'm back to square one to figure out what else might be. I'll ask Sean on Wednesday as well to check. Maybe he might have an answer
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by PainKiller
they will have to tear it down in the rear to weld the new perches, so maybe have them put them on so you aren't driving goofy all the way down there
Exactly what I was thinking of.
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by interceptor_1972
Just be careful going over bumps - that's what I'm doing so far. I'll have everything switched over and the rear bowing corrected by Wednesday - will let you know if I notice anything different or not. I know the issue generally has to do with the front, but since in my case, everything was working fine up until the day I added those rear UCA's, I want to either confirm/eliminate that as a the possible cause. If that doesn't fix it, then I'm back to square one to figure out what else might be. I'll ask Sean on Wednesday as well to check. Maybe he might have an answer
it is just frustrating trying to figure it out and I don't want to keep throwing parts on i don't need the right front hit the RR tracks first and it jerked the wheel out of my hand, it was crazy
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