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laffycaffi
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Post-lift issue
So if you've been following along on the forum, you're probably noticing that I'm a total amateur trying to lift my bronco. :)
So I replaced the bushings, installed the 2.5 Wild Horses lift... and now I'm noticing that the wheel on the driver's side extends out a noticeable amount compared to the passenger side. Any thoughts or ideas?
Thanks
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Mon May 08, 2017 9:45 am |
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TOOLMAN
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Joined: Mon Feb 14, 2011 10:29 am Posts: 768 Location: The MHC
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Re: Post-lift issue
After lifting, the stock track bar/mounts will pull the axle to the driver's side. You will need to do a either a adjustable track bar or a track bar lowering/raising bracket or both.
Maybe someone else can explain a bit more geometrically.
_________________ Wilma - 71 1/2 Wagon; 3 1/2" WH lift, 1" BL, NP435, Chebby disc front, WH twin stick D20, EFI 302, Cool hood scoop, mucho cancer; purchased in 1990.
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Mon May 08, 2017 10:16 am |
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Digger
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Re: Post-lift issue
Yes, with a lift the axle will swing to the driver's side. If you have not extended your bump stops, you should leave the track bar alone. It is important that the suspension hits the bumpstops squarely at full compression. Changing track bar length will alter where the bump stops impact the frame.
Ideally you should install a track bar riser on the axle and adjust bump stop height as needed. However a track bar riser or drop bracket will alter steering geometry too, so be prepared to deal with that.
_________________ Cummins R2.8 diesel, ZF5, AtlasII, HP44/BB9, ARBs, coiled / linked suspension, 37" KO2s, full cage, bumpers, etc. Build Thread:
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Mon May 08, 2017 10:22 am |
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laffycaffi
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Mon May 08, 2017 11:15 am |
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mickphatmac
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Re: Post-lift issue
Try turning your Bumper right side up... Maybe that will help the geometry!??? Just Kidding, I flunked Geometry and had the same thing happen on my 3.5" lift!!!
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Mon May 08, 2017 11:55 am |
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laffycaffi
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Mon May 08, 2017 12:48 pm |
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TOOLMAN
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Re: Post-lift issue
_________________ Wilma - 71 1/2 Wagon; 3 1/2" WH lift, 1" BL, NP435, Chebby disc front, WH twin stick D20, EFI 302, Cool hood scoop, mucho cancer; purchased in 1990.
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Mon May 08, 2017 1:26 pm |
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phyler
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Re: Post-lift issue
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Mon May 08, 2017 1:29 pm |
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Digger
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Re: Post-lift issue
_________________ Cummins R2.8 diesel, ZF5, AtlasII, HP44/BB9, ARBs, coiled / linked suspension, 37" KO2s, full cage, bumpers, etc. Build Thread:
Average 23.5 mpg, Best tank: 25.1 mpg
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Mon May 08, 2017 9:51 pm |
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