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Discussion in 'Suspension' started by dtrujillo63, Dec 10, 2008.

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  1. Dec 10, 2008 at 10:43 PM
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    Here is a shot of my CV joint angle. Is it angled too much? Should I lower my coilovers a bit or do you think they will settle some what?

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  2. Dec 10, 2008 at 10:47 PM
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    getting there....
    i have seen worse:D. what do you have the coilovers set at now??
     
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  3. Dec 10, 2008 at 10:50 PM
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    I'm not the greatest with my Taco but where exactly in that picture is the cv joint? Also, when I install my toytec diff drop in a couple of days, will it mess with my alignment or anything?:confused:
     
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  4. Dec 10, 2008 at 10:51 PM
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    I didn't measure my stock height but with 265/75/16 tires my fenders sit @ 39"s. I just installed them this weekend, do you think they will settle a bit?
     
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    getting there....
    look right to the left of the tire.....the black boot there.......thats the cv. and installing the diff drop shouldnt do anything to your alignment.
     
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  6. Dec 10, 2008 at 10:52 PM
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    The CV shaft is the bar with the green sticker on it. A diff drop wont mess with your alignment.
     
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    getting there....
    yeah, im pretty sure they will settle some dude. if you dont hear any clicking and popping, i dont think you got anything to worry about for a good while.
     
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  8. Dec 10, 2008 at 10:54 PM
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    Sounds good :D! I'll measure again in about 2 weeks and see if my height drops.
     
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    you should wait a week or two to see how much the springs settle, then go from there if any adjustments are needed.
     
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  10. Dec 10, 2008 at 10:57 PM
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    Oh okay got yah. Now how is it supposed to look? Level and straight?
     
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  11. Dec 10, 2008 at 11:01 PM
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    generally speaking the rule of thumb is you don't want the ribs of the CV boots touching each other.
     
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  12. Dec 10, 2008 at 11:02 PM
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    Thats the plan!

    I'm not too sure... I doubt they sit leveled @ stock height, just not as angled.
     
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  13. Dec 10, 2008 at 11:05 PM
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    Oh okay. I got my truck lifted on Monday so when I get my diff drop kit here by this weekend hopefully, should I just install them?
     
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  14. Dec 10, 2008 at 11:10 PM
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    Yes you should, its an easy install.
     
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  15. Dec 10, 2008 at 11:13 PM
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    So I assume you don't have a diff drop on yours?
     
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  16. Dec 10, 2008 at 11:20 PM
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    I got one, it was the first thing I installed when I originally only had 5100s.
     
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  17. Dec 11, 2008 at 4:51 AM
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    To me, it looks like your fins are touching. If this is the case, lower it a bit. If the fins are rubbing each other, they are gonna wear down eventually leading to a split in them dumping all the grease out. If they are touching when sittin still, they are gonna be much worse when traveling over bumps.
     
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  18. Dec 11, 2008 at 10:32 AM
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    Should I wait a bit and see if my coilovers settle a bit?
     
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  19. Dec 11, 2008 at 3:32 PM
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    I dont know. They dont usually last that long when the boots are rubbing like that. If it were me, I would lower it a little, until the fins arent touching. If the springs sag, then you can raise them back up.
     
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