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quick lift question

Old Jul 30, 2011 | 04:32 AM
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I'm in the middle of installing a Rancho 4" sport lift. It is quite a bit more work than i was expecting, but I've got the front suspension done, except not torqued down yet.
take that, factory rake!

anyways I'm putting on new 35" wheels/tires, but they won't be here until later this week. If I install the rear lift, and torque everything down with 32" tires will I need to loosen and re-torque everything again when the new tires come?
Another way to ask the same question is: can i go from 32" to 35" without adjusting any of the suspension/steering components? I don't want death wobble.
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Old Jul 30, 2011 | 04:40 AM
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U should be fine. I put my lift on with 285/70/17 and didn't put my 35s on till a few weeks later. And I haven't had a problem with mine.
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Old Jul 30, 2011 | 04:44 AM
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Nope you will be fine. Though when putting your new tires and wheels on it would be a good time to retorque everything. Biggest thing is make sure your factory wheels clear all suspension components after your lift. I ran my stock tires and wheels for a few months after putting on my lift and had to use spacers till I got my new wheels.
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Old Jul 30, 2011 | 08:16 AM
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There is a chance that you will want to adjust the Toe-In when you swap to the 35's. Other than that, just double check the torque all the way around and you should be good to go.
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Old Jul 31, 2011 | 01:40 PM
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Thanks for the info. I've got everything all torqued down now, with the stock wheels still on. The brake lines get very close at full turn, but I've only got 4-5 days until the new shoes get here! I just won't turn too hard in the meantime...
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