Any ideas on bringing up the front about an inch or so? just looks like the rake is too much.
what can i do to level my truck
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It may be easier to lower the rear. The ARB fitment book states the following for BJ74 suspensions for the rear springs.
"If bump stop measurement exceeds 150 - 160mm remove 3rd leaf from top of spring stack to prevent shock absorber from topping out."
I am assuming that they are talking about bump stop to axle measurement ....
"If bump stop measurement exceeds 150 - 160mm remove 3rd leaf from top of spring stack to prevent shock absorber from topping out."
I am assuming that they are talking about bump stop to axle measurement ....
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i don't really want to lower the rear. what about shackles just for the front?
Do you have a photo of it on level ground? That pic is deceiving because of the terrain.
Your alignment angles will go to hell pretty quick if you use shackles long enough to achieve that kind of lift. From the picture, it looks like you need 2-3 inches of lift in the front. To get that, you'd need shackles that are between 4 and 6 inches longer ... Not a good solution in my opinion.
My $0.02 worth ....
Edit: as a point of reference, your shackles should be about 3", pin to pin. You'd have to find shackles 3x as long to net 3" of lift ...
My $0.02 worth ....
Edit: as a point of reference, your shackles should be about 3", pin to pin. You'd have to find shackles 3x as long to net 3" of lift ...
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it sits pretty much the same on a flat surface
I just assumed that was the normal profile.
It may be an optical illusion Charles, but it appears you have less rake and a bit more front ride height than the OP.
Now that you mention it......
I have that same problem with my 70. But im using dobinson springs. Front heavy still the front is lower compare to the rear. I have arb bumper and 8274-50 winch up front.
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so really nothing can be done? I guess i can add a leaf in the front
Or take one out of the back.
Adding a leaf to the front is going to make for a rough ride. Better off pulling leaf from rear. Mine was the same way with OME mediums until I added a rear bumper and drawers. The rears really like the added weight and wo t feel so stiff. Once level it will also handle better as the nose down stance has a negative effect on castor
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what bumper did you put on the rear?
You guys make everything so complicated..... Just park it on a hill
^^^^^^ What this guy said. 