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3.5" MC springs and now lean and huge rake

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Old Apr 26, 2014 | 10:30 AM
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My friend and I finished installing 3.5" springs on his JKU.
After all was set back on the ground the Jeep has a large rake (rear is considerably higher) and it leans 1/2" to pass side.
Anyone else have this issue with MC springs?

How can this be so off ?

Just spent 8 hours to make a Jeep look stupid. Very disappointed in these springs

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Old Apr 26, 2014 | 10:35 AM
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First I've heard of MC spring issues, may be out there I've just not seen it. What else did you install with the springs? Was it an entire MC kit or is this a custom build?


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Old Apr 26, 2014 | 10:38 AM
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Just installed the springs. He already had a 3 inch prior with all the necessary components so going up just a little shouldn't have caused this.
He gained 3/4" up front maybe and literally 1.5-2" in the rear.
Looks way to high"compared to the front.
Let alone the new lean to the pass side which wasn't there before

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Old Apr 26, 2014 | 10:44 AM
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Did you guys loosen up all the control arms and track bars and re-torque them with the weight of the Jeep on them? Maybe try swapping which side the rears are on. Also might want to see if there are any part numbers on the springs and give MC a call to make sure you have the right springs.
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Old Apr 26, 2014 | 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Rob 12B1P
Did you guys loosen up all the control arms and track bars and re-torque them with the weight of the Jeep on them? Maybe try swapping which side the rears are on. Also might want to see if there are any part numbers on the springs and give MC a call to make sure you have the right springs.
Oh yeah...every control arm was left loose front and back. Actually still loose...we set the jeep down and we noticed it was funky so we held off tightening until we figure this out.
Also all springs are slighy bowed which I know is normal but damn...all these issues with just springs

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Old Apr 26, 2014 | 11:02 AM
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Had no problems with my 2.5" MC springs.
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Old Apr 26, 2014 | 11:05 AM
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Might be a stupid question but are you sure you did not put the front springs on the rear and vice versa? What are the numbers on your springs
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Old Apr 26, 2014 | 11:06 AM
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Maybe we were sent 4.5" springs for the rear accidentally.

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Old Apr 26, 2014 | 11:08 AM
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I dnt think MC has 4.5 springs but the front springs are taller than there rear ones
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Old Apr 26, 2014 | 11:09 AM
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If you can take pictures would be helpful!
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