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BAD Suspension Install!!! HELP!!!

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Clay1193, Sep 19, 2014.

  1. Sep 19, 2014 at 3:41 PM
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    Clay1193

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    Please excuse my ignorance, but I just had a suspension liftinstalledarrow-10x10_57efaa16736efb45e07c18d32dc530c4696c8d52.png on my 2013 DCSB 4x4 TRD Sport. The lift is as follows:

    - 5100 Bilsteins front and rear w/1/4"driverarrow-10x10_57efaa16736efb45e07c18d32dc530c4696c8d52.png side space (Taco Lean) from Wheeler's Off Road

    - Toytec Eibach coils; Front Billies set at .85"

    - 1.5" Progressive AAL from Wheeler's Off Road

    Here are the dimensions I got after the lift on a pretty flat surface:

    Driver side front - 36 1/4" (ground to bottom of fender); 22 1/2" (center of wheel to bottom of fender)

    Passenger side front - 37 1/4" (ground to bottom of fender); 23 1/4" (center of wheel to bottom of fender)

    Driver side rear - 37 1/2" (ground to bottom of fender); 23 1/4" (center of wheel to bottom of fender)

    Passenger side rear - 38 3/4" (ground to bottom of fender); 24 3/4" (center of wheel to bottom of fender)

    I'm no expert, but shouldn't these numbers be fairly close to one another? The passenger side specifically looks "off."

    Can anyone give me some insight/personal experience?

    I've got some pics of the AALs (where I think the problem is as I had the coilovers pre-assembled before being shipped), but I'll need someone to walk me through posting pics.

    I appreciate it. Other then the dimensions being off, the truck rides great! Very noticeable difference. Aesthetically, it looks awesome!

    Thanks

    PS I just threw a level on the top of the tailgate and its perfect. So confused. Also, the stock parts turned over to me included the control leaf. He installed the progressive 1.5" AAL without the control leaf and under the other two leafs. Is that right?

    HELP!
     
  2. Sep 19, 2014 at 3:47 PM
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    Post some pics man. It doesn't take much of an uneven surface to start flexing the suspension.
     
  3. Sep 19, 2014 at 5:46 PM
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    Dude, you're in Charlotte?! What part? I'm in South Charlotte.

    Are you saying that the surface could be almost perfectly level and the suspension could give to one side anyway?

    How do you post pics? I've got them, but when I copy and paste, the image is HUGE.
     
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  4. Sep 19, 2014 at 5:50 PM
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    Have you confirmed that the 1/4" spacer is on the correct side?

    I'm also in Charlotte. Who did the install?
     
  5. Sep 19, 2014 at 5:56 PM
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    I took a look at the driver side front coilover. It's in the right spot from what I can tell.

    I took it to B&R Auto Repair and Tire off of South Blvd. They were the only mechanic I could find that would install owner-provided parts.

    What part of Charlotte are you in?

    Also, I attached some pics of the passenger side AAL and where I think the install is causing that side of the truck to sit higher.

    I appreciate the input!
     
  6. Sep 19, 2014 at 5:56 PM
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    I'm over by the airport and river. Get a photbucket account and use the IMG code copy and paste in the typing box here and the picture will post.
     
  7. Sep 19, 2014 at 5:58 PM
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    I tell you what if you can't figure it out I will be home in the afternoon tomorrow and all day sunday with the lift in my garage. I think we can figure something out.
     
  8. Sep 19, 2014 at 6:02 PM
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    I know exactly where that is. I live at Woodlawn/S. Blvd.

    :thumbsup:

    I was going to say, OP I could have saved you a lot of money helping you install this.
     
  9. Sep 19, 2014 at 6:43 PM
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    I didn't think complete strangers would offer up their assistance to help a guy out.

    There's hope for this world yet!

    I appreciate the offers and would love some assistance if I can get it. It may well be that the install is more or less right. I just someone more knowledgeable than I to confirm it. And if not, to help me fix it.

    Thanks again!
     
  10. Sep 19, 2014 at 10:19 PM
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    Haha yea I wouldn't mind. I would take Seth up on his offer since he has a nice garage setup ;). It's hard to say what's wrong without seeing it.
     
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  12. Sep 20, 2014 at 4:46 AM
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    I didn't know that. That's pretty awesome.
     
  13. Sep 20, 2014 at 10:09 AM
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    Agreed.

    This place is outstanding.

    Seth, I sent you a PM.
     
  14. Sep 20, 2014 at 5:42 PM
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    Sent one back to ya. TW is a great place to be for friendships and generosity.
     

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