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07-01-08, 12:24 PM
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IH8MUD Rookie
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Lutz, FL
Posts: 38
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SOA Problem!!
ok the problem is the drivers side front is about 2 inches lower then the passengers. I am using the ruff stuff kit but the perches are the same hight. With no axle on the springs the drivers side is only 1/8 off from the other. I checked all my messurments and then rechecks both sides are exactly the same with frame tubes and hangers. So the passengers side just is not flexing as much as the drivers. I added 2 long leafs to each and took out the short leaf. The two main leafs are off the truck origionally and the adds are off anouther truck but are both the same. I really just dont know what to do. Will the spring settle? Any suggestions would be awesome. thanks
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07-01-08, 12:30 PM
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IH8MUD Lifer
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Lake Havasu and Kingman, AZ
Posts: 1,239
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Are you saying that when off the truck, the spring packs measure from the floor to a line through the spring eyes is 1/8" difrerent? (long way to say spring height). __________________  ="Are you gonna sit there on that friggin computer all day or what?"The desert dwellin, roadrunner chasin, soooper-genius! '90 FJ 62, '08 Scion head unit, chopped quarters and rockers, bedlined exterior, and mostly stock. My soft wheeler and DD. '85 Dodge Ramcharger a little built, and a little beat. My hard wheeler. |
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07-01-08, 06:59 PM
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IH8MUD Addict
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Phoenix
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I had/have a similar situation. I thought I had messed up the shackle reversal/hanger locations, but everything measures OK.
My remedy was to add 2 short stock leaves into the rear pack. Nice and level now. And yes, your stock springs will settle over time... __________________ 85' FJ60 - 2F, desmog, 4-spd, 4.88's, Aussie rear, SOA, 37's on 2" bs Copper State Cruisers #71 KavikOffRoad.com 60 Series porn |
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07-01-08, 07:59 PM
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07-01-08, 08:04 PM
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maybe when you lower it the pivot points are binding? have you tried loosening everything a bit with the weight on it?
Oh and pics? |
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07-01-08, 08:12 PM
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IH8MUD Rookie
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Lutz, FL
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i will try lossening and will get some pics tomorrow it is dark now
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07-01-08, 10:19 PM
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IH8MUD Lifer
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Lake Havasu and Kingman, AZ
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Do your final torque-down with the truck on it's own 4 feet, ie, not on stands. It seems you mentioned this, but my read of your OP is hazy. Should I assume the spring hangers are welded in a new location post SOA? If so, you've then confirmed they are symetrical? __________________ ="Are you gonna sit there on that friggin computer all day or what?"The desert dwellin, roadrunner chasin, soooper-genius! '90 FJ 62, '08 Scion head unit, chopped quarters and rockers, bedlined exterior, and mostly stock. My soft wheeler and DD. '85 Dodge Ramcharger a little built, and a little beat. My hard wheeler. Last edited by Wile E Coyote; 07-01-08 at 10:25 PM. |
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07-02-08, 06:26 AM
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IH8MUD Rookie
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07-02-08, 09:03 AM
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IH8MUD Addict
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Phoenix
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My guess is that shuffling the leaves around is changing the final rate of the pack (side to side). If all of your mounting points are symmetrical, then it will only be a matter of re-shuffling the leaves to get it level.
Unfortunately, you won't know what combo will level it out until you drive the truck a bit... PICS! __________________ 85' FJ60 - 2F, desmog, 4-spd, 4.88's, Aussie rear, SOA, 37's on 2" bs Copper State Cruisers #71 KavikOffRoad.com 60 Series porn |
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07-02-08, 09:42 AM
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IH8MUD Lifer
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Lake Havasu and Kingman, AZ
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I don't know if it's just me, but I had a hell of a time gleening accurate info in this thread. Anyway, Kavik is right, new spring pack = new spring rates. Switching the AAL's side to side, and similar trial-and-error should help, but perhaps not eliminate your horrendous lean.
__________________ ="Are you gonna sit there on that friggin computer all day or what?"The desert dwellin, roadrunner chasin, soooper-genius! '90 FJ 62, '08 Scion head unit, chopped quarters and rockers, bedlined exterior, and mostly stock. My soft wheeler and DD. '85 Dodge Ramcharger a little built, and a little beat. My hard wheeler. |
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07-02-08, 11:24 AM
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IH8MUD Rookie
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Lutz, FL
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ok thanks guys i will try shuffling them around tomorrow. and sorry about no pics it has been raining all day down here in florida.
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07-10-08, 09:30 PM
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IH8MUD Rookie
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Idaho
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As I was doing my SOA I found a broken spring in one of the rear packs. I had it fixed at a local spring shop and had both rear spring packs re-arched. After I installed them the pack with the new spring (shortest spring in the pack) was about an inch higher than the other side. I figured I would need to re-pack to get level when I had the time. I drove it around for about a week without the rear shocks checking for vibrations before I welded the perches and shock mounts. After a few days the packs started to level out. The rig is setting level enough now but has a little stink bug to it. I hope it will set flat when I get the new bumper and tire carrier on. I would drive it for a while to see were things end up.
__________________ 1987-fJ60,SOA,longfields,beilstein,4.88 Sierra,Allpro hy-steer,ARB-bar & locker,35BFG |
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