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Tips and tricks for installing Rock Krawler lift

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Old Apr 6, 2013 | 11:39 AM
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Next question. I'm installing the LCAs and it looks like once I attach them to the axle that I won't be able to reach the jam nut to tighten it up?
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Old Apr 6, 2013 | 08:53 PM
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In order to adjust your control arms you will need too remove them so you can spin the heim joint and set final adjustment. Once you reach your final adjustment you will need to remove the arm and tighten the nut.
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Old Apr 7, 2013 | 07:03 PM
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i added 1/8th of an inch to RK's recommended length and it put me spot on. The LCA's are an ez install. just make sure the jam nut is as tight as you can get it by hand before you try and take it out to tighten.

Trac bar relocation was a bit a PITA, my buddy couldnt drill a centered hole to save his life, along with the bracket being slightly warped from welding. A dremel tool for the hole, and my spare tire jack for straightening the bracket made everything work out. Still have to get the thing welded before i go play =(
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Old Apr 8, 2013 | 06:40 PM
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I used RK's recommended length and they were longer than stock and I had to use a bit of force to get them to line up, as they were slightly too long, which I thought was the whole point in order to correct geometry. Am I wrong? I don't have any vibrations now, but I don't want to drive around like this forever if I didn't do it right.
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Old Apr 9, 2013 | 03:56 AM
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go get an alignment and get a printout of your angles. the shop will be able to tell you if the caster is off
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