AEV Geometry correction brackets hole alignment
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AEV Geometry correction brackets hole alignment
I have a 2.5 AEV lift and had been running on the center bracket hole for the geometry correction brackets. I put a new bumper and winch on and went to put the brackets back to the top hole where they belong. I cannot get the upper control arms to move forward enough to get to the hole. Basically, the front axle won't rotate enough. I tried ratcheting the axle and broke my strap. Any suggestions? Am I just missing something obvious?
Pic of bracket
Pic of bracket
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I have a 2.5 AEV lift and had been running on the center bracket hole for the geometry correction brackets. I put a new bumper and winch on and went to put the brackets back to the top hole where they belong. I cannot get the upper control arms to move forward enough to get to the hole. Basically, the front axle won't rotate enough. I tried ratcheting the axle and broke my strap. Any suggestions? Am I just missing something obvious?
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I did measure per AEV's instructions. That was actually why I had gone to the center hole. Pre-bumper, I got a little over 3.5" lift in the front. New bumper and winch put me solidly back into the 2.5" hole. I loosened, but did not remove the lower arms. I remember this being easy to install last year.
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Keep your rig in Park with e-brake set.
Have someone try to roll your rig back and forth. It will roll about 1"-3" which should be enough to line things up.
Sent from some string and a few tin cans.
Have someone try to roll your rig back and forth. It will roll about 1"-3" which should be enough to line things up.
Sent from some string and a few tin cans.
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Huh, I just realized that I had the frame still jacked up when I did this initially. I'll give that a shot tomorrow. This should go a little smoother tommorrow. I knew I was just missing something stupid....
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Update:
Popped my jack under the axle where the drive shaft connects, couple pumps, everything lined up fine. Then I spent the next hour re-torquing those ^&$&^@# bolts.
Thanks for all the help!
Popped my jack under the axle where the drive shaft connects, couple pumps, everything lined up fine. Then I spent the next hour re-torquing those ^&$&^@# bolts.
Thanks for all the help!