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07-04-2013, 11:04 AM | #1 |
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Need some help. SERIOUS lean after DJM install
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I finished up my DJM 5/5 drop lon my 69 short bed ate last night. I did take before measurements and everything was spot on. 32" front and 34" rear. Now that the drop is on I sit WAY lower on the drivers side. I have seen people saying that 3/4-1" is normal. My problem is I am more like 2.5" lower on the driver. 28.5" driver measurement but 31" passenger. What is wrong? |
07-04-2013, 11:13 AM | #2 |
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Re: Need some help. SERIOUS lean after DJM install
different springs? different spindles? you don't have the spring in the upper spring hat correctly?
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07-04-2013, 11:56 AM | #3 |
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Re: Need some help. SERIOUS lean after DJM install
Springs and spindles are the same. I checked that. Good point on the spring hat. I will check that.
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07-04-2013, 11:58 AM | #4 |
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Re: Need some help. SERIOUS lean after DJM install
if you jacked on the body while doing the loweringjob your body mounts could b gone
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07-04-2013, 12:05 PM | #5 | |
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Re: Need some help. SERIOUS lean after DJM install
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1) lowered 5/5 2) front was 32", rear was 34" 3) how did you end up at 31" on the passenger side after a spindle spring drop? 1" total drop?
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07-04-2013, 12:26 PM | #6 |
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Re: Need some help. SERIOUS lean after DJM install
Unfortunately Keith you are tracking with me. I just went out and measured again. Still just 30" so a total of 2" on that corner. I just do not get it.
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07-04-2013, 12:27 PM | #7 |
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Re: Need some help. SERIOUS lean after DJM install
I used the DJM lower drop arms 3" and 2" springs. No spindles for those curious.
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07-05-2013, 08:59 AM | #8 |
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Re: Need some help. SERIOUS lean after DJM install
Update: It looks like the passenger front spring is hung up on the upper spring hat. I am taking it apart tomorrow.
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07-05-2013, 09:14 AM | #9 |
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Re: Need some help. SERIOUS lean after DJM install
Make sure the springs are seated correctly top and bottom. It can make a big difference.
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