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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 08:51 AM
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I've got a 2 door rubicon with a 4'' pro comp lift, adj upper control arms, with the pinion turned up with a double cardon DL. i noticed when adjusting the pinion angle, the rear driver side shock is slightly rubbing on the rear sway bar mount just enough to cut the rubber boot and scratch the shock tube. is this something i can replace/ adjust?
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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 09:34 AM
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you need to adjust your control arms so it doesnt hit. I had the same problem with my trackbar hitting the coils..
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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 09:53 AM
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even though the shock hits the backet.
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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 09:59 AM
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the lower arms are a fixed length. if i shorten the upper arms, the pinion angle is incorrect.
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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by excrider450
even though the shock hits the backet.
I'm trying to picture what would make it hit.... I have plenty of room on mine.

Did your sway bar slide over?
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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 10:02 AM
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im gonna run out and take a look at it
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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 10:12 AM
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i wish i had a picture. the monotube shock is inverted an the upper portion of the rubber boot rubs on the AM bracket which is bolted to the stock sway bar mount welded to the axle tube:confused:
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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 10:58 AM
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I have plenty of room on mine. I would love to see a picture. A picture of the pinion angle will help too. Also, my monotubes mount with the shock boot at the bottom, is that how yours are?
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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 11:06 AM
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the boot is at the bottom. the only thing ajustable is the upper control arms. dropping the pinion would do the trick. does your pinion shoot sraight for the t-case?
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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by excrider450
the boot is at the bottom. the only thing ajustable is the upper control arms. dropping the pinion would do the trick. does your pinion shoot sraight for the t-case?
mine doesnt, and I dont get vibs either. I have the double cardin, from JE Reel
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