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Old 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?
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Old 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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Old 07-04-2013, 11:56 AM   #3
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Springs and spindles are the same. I checked that. Good point on the spring hat. I will check that.
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Old 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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Old 07-04-2013, 12:05 PM   #5
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All,

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?
You lost me.
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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Old 07-04-2013, 12:26 PM   #6
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You lost me.
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?
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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Old 07-04-2013, 12:27 PM   #7
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I used the DJM lower drop arms 3" and 2" springs. No spindles for those curious.
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Old 07-05-2013, 08:59 AM   #8
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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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Old 07-05-2013, 09:14 AM   #9
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Make sure the springs are seated correctly top and bottom. It can make a big difference.
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Make sure the springs are seated correctly top and bottom. It can make a big difference.
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You are 100% correct. One is sitting very goofy!
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