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04-13-2015, 06:22 AM
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I installed the nemesis brackets on mine - they work perfect. I'm sure the MC ones do as well. What's the specific issue with the links? I didn't install mine as I had JKS already but I hadn't heard any issues regarding the links. I don't have any bowing of the springs BTW - at least not enough for me to notice.
04-13-2015, 06:25 AM
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Yep, mis alignment of the perches caused bowed coils, its not the manufacturer and will happen with any lift if you don't want to take the time or money to correctly line stuff up. The rotation of the axle can also causes issues with track bars, bump stops, and shock clearances.
04-13-2015, 06:32 AM
#1973
You have options. You can rotate the axle forward enough to straighten the springs but this is limited by your drive shaft angle, and the other components attached to your axle like the track bar. You can add coil correction wedges and spring retainers or weld on new spring perches in the new proper location.
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04-13-2015, 06:36 AM
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You have options. You can rotate the axle forward enough to straighten the springs but this is limited by your drive shaft angle, and the other components attached to your axle like the track bar. You can add coil correction wedges and spring retainers or weld on new spring perches in the new proper location. sent from my work leash
04-13-2015, 06:44 AM
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04-13-2015, 06:53 AM
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I haven't installed it, but I would like to have all parts necessary to fix the problem the first time.
04-13-2015, 07:26 AM
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I'm putting wedges and retainers on my synergy 3" could because I got about 4" out of them and they bowed a little. They are cheap fix until I just have some new perches welded on. I ran some wedges on a 4" kit I had before, but never needed on a 2.5". I didn't have to run them on my 3.5" game changer either but I had aftermarket drive shafts to help with the pinion angle.
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04-13-2015, 07:36 AM
#1978
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I'm running the 2.5" and got closer to 3.25" in the rear with the oversized spare and metal bumper. I am running the stock drive shaft and the pinion is set correctly. I have no discernible bow at ride height.
Additionally, my front links are longer than I expected but have not had any issues even at full stuff while connected. Running 2" of bump.
Additionally, my front links are longer than I expected but have not had any issues even at full stuff while connected. Running 2" of bump.
04-13-2015, 08:17 AM
#1979
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Out of curiosity how much lower is the front upper mount for the six packs than the stock mounting point? Looks like it only drops the upper mount maybe an inch?
04-13-2015, 09:03 AM
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Anyone running the 3.5 GC ARB with EVO Rockstar skids in the rear? I'm thinking about going this route and need to flex it out and measure but curious if anyone else is running them and what there specs are ie tire size, bump stops etc.