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Help with RK Stock Mod lift lean

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Old Jun 27, 2013 | 03:09 PM
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Default Help with RK Stock Mod lift lean

Since RK seems to have disappeared from their own support thread, leaving my question unanswered for almost 4 weeks now, I figured I'd create my own thread.

1. I have a 2.5" stock mod + LCAs on my 2013 JKU and my springs are all oriented the right way (rear springs have the part# sticker facing back) and my passenger rear dips a little, maybe half an inch. I have a quarter of a tank of gas and it's still dipping. I have no other bolt ons besides my full size spare (33 tire on 15 aluminum wheel mounted on stock carrier).

2. The instructions state to remove the rear sway bar links when installing the lift, but that's it. Should these be reconnected? I reconnected mine afterwards to avoid rough and potentially dangerous ride quality. I know some kits require moving stock rear to the front, and include longer links for the rear, but my kit has the disconnects up front, so I have no other option but to remove them, purchase new ones (unfair considering this is supposed to be a complete kit to start), or leave them connected, possibly keeping my rear "pulled down".

Is #2 possibly the cause for #1? Or could this be something completely different? My front springs are oriented so that the lower end of the coil itself sits in the groove/nub in the lower spring mount. My tires are all the same 30 PSI.

Any tips or tricks to try? Thanks in advance for any help!
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Old Jun 27, 2013 | 03:37 PM
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In answer to your lean issue make sure you loosen all upper and lower control arms, Track bar and lower shock bolts at the axle and frame end. Bounce the Jeep and then retighten while vehicle is level with full weight on wheels. Also make sure your front springs are seated properly with the end of the coil in the notch on the axle end. This will recenter your factory bushings and remove any preload witch may be causing your lean. Second the rear sway bar endlinks are not causing your lean but will limit down travel with the stock links. Get longer ones to eliminate this. Hope this helps.
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Old Jun 27, 2013 | 04:13 PM
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I installed the lift myself and did wait to tighten any bushing bolts until all 4 tires were on the ground, but it might not hurt to redo that. Didn't think about that, thanks!
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Old Jun 27, 2013 | 07:06 PM
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Sounds good. Let me know how it works out. make sure you do all the arms uppers too, track bar and lower shock mounts. Check bottom of front springs to be sure they are seated in notches. Also Rock Krawler has a open tech line on the forum too.

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/modi...embers-274048/
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Old Jun 27, 2013 | 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by v8zracer260z
Sounds good. Let me know how it works out. make sure you do all the arms uppers too, track bar and lower shock mounts. Check bottom of front springs to be sure they are seated in notches. Also Rock Krawler has a open tech line on the forum too.

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/modi...embers-274048/
This thread is dead, there have been alot of questions and comments from other members just nothing from RK.

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Old Jun 28, 2013 | 04:57 AM
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Originally Posted by justanothermoparman
This thread is dead, there have been alot of questions and comments from other members just nothing from RK.

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Should have looked at he tread before posting the link thanks!
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