rear spring shifted out of place - is this common?
01-09-2009, 07:30 PM
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01-12-2009, 10:03 AM
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I opted to go with the factory Rubi shocks with TF shock extensions for the rear for the time being. This shock setup extends to only 25" (as opposed to 28") which should solve the problem for me without changing the current stance of the Jeep.
01-12-2009, 12:36 PM
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For what it's worth I came up with a list of shocks that are sold with various 2.0-2.5" JK lift kits and their respective collapsed/extended lengths for comparison. For the time being to get around this problem I'm going to install stock Rubi shocks with TeraFlex shock extensions instead of the 9550's.
01-12-2009, 12:56 PM
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Also looking at the pic, is that the stock sway bar ? I noticed in your profile you have a Full Traction adj. track bar, front and rear ? or just front ? if so that could be adding to the prob.
Just a thought.
Just a thought.
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01-12-2009, 01:01 PM
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01-12-2009, 02:24 PM
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With the stock trackbar being too short it would pull the diff. to the passenger side when the body is raised causing the springs to lean over like they look in the pic.
Just an observation.
I have used the trackbar as an adj. tool in our race cars for years and am quite familiar with its effect on suspensions.
Also we had to adj. ours quite a-bit on our 3" lifts to get it centered.
Just an observation.
I have used the trackbar as an adj. tool in our race cars for years and am quite familiar with its effect on suspensions.
Also we had to adj. ours quite a-bit on our 3" lifts to get it centered.
01-16-2009, 05:33 AM
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Ogie - I'm curious which shocks you have that the rear springs popped out when you raised it ?
Good thingI did, too...when I jacked up the back and had the rear tires off the ground, the rear springs popped out of position at the top.
01-16-2009, 06:38 AM
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track bar
That was the first thing i notice in the picture too. That it appears the bottom of the coil spring is being pulled to the right. So if the left side rear is at full droop it probally would give the spring enough to kick out of the top.
01-16-2009, 06:50 AM
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01-16-2009, 06:56 AM
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