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Lowered B.S. Thread

Discussion in 'Street Trucks' started by mjbtaco, Feb 21, 2011.

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  1. Jul 2, 2013 at 6:46 PM
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  2. Jul 2, 2013 at 7:47 PM
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    I don't think I can go that route. I need to retain proper clearance for my dorky stock 15" wheels so I can use them as snow tires this winter. I don't think the spindle spacer kit would fit with stock wheels.
     
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  3. Jul 2, 2013 at 9:03 PM
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    Shit I forgot bout that haha I just thought of your 19s can cut ur coils haha fast way hahah
     
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  4. Jul 3, 2013 at 10:46 AM
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    My drop coils were sent in a usps flate rate box. You should be able to do the smae with the stock ones? I wouldnt mind getting a spring thats stiffer then stock but not as stiff as these xii coils.
    damn why am i getting this rubbing noise when i take off? not sure what it is. looks like two lines rubbing in the middle of my axle between the axle and the bed. Not sure if they are brake line sor what. Man it sucks tho!!!
     
    jmarquez808, Jul 3, 2013
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  5. Jul 3, 2013 at 10:55 AM
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    Brendo Ballz808

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    E brake line above the shaft right under the cab try check if the lines look like they rubbing had the same problem on my reg cab
     
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  6. Jul 3, 2013 at 1:08 PM
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    Looks like I am selling the x-runner wheels back to the same guy, so I am gonna have some money to throw around, what should I get next guys? Very tented to buy that road master.
     
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  7. Jul 3, 2013 at 1:09 PM
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    Kavik

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    *tempted, damn phone
     
    Kavik, Jul 3, 2013
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  8. Jul 3, 2013 at 1:25 PM
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    Got mine today... installing right now. Quality looks top-notch.
     
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  9. Jul 3, 2013 at 4:03 PM
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    Great, I can't wait to hear some feed back
     
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  10. Jul 3, 2013 at 11:59 PM
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    Yah there it seems lie two lines between the bed and shaft. Definately rubbing cuz that area on the shaft is shiny all the way around. What'd u do to fix it, craaaap. If I can fix that ill be good! I wonder why whodat isn't having that rub!? He's lower then me and no Roadmaster!!! What theeeee ha ha
     
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  11. Jul 4, 2013 at 8:16 AM
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    Well, my first feedback is that RoadMaster sure didn't take into consideration how close the driver's side shock comes to the rear leaf. I can't get the stupid RoadMaster bracket to not rub hard against the shock on the driver's side. I thought maybe it was because I have Blistein shocks and they're fatter than stock, but even the stock shocks have the same issue.

    I'm considering grinding off part of the bracket for some clearance or sending the kit back :(
     
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  12. Jul 4, 2013 at 8:21 AM
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    Do you have any pics? The qa1s are pretty skinny compared to the stock shocks.
     
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  13. Jul 4, 2013 at 6:59 PM
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    That must be how jmarquez808 got this to work since he has QA1s. No worky for me no matter what I do :(

    The bracket is rubbing on the shock just below the red stripe.

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    Using the 3rd bracket hole instead of the end to try and pull the bracket forward to where it won't rub. Unfortunately, the rubbing would stop if I could use the 4th hole, but then the bolt on the rod through the spring hits the back of the blocks and can't be pulled forward any more.



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  14. Jul 4, 2013 at 11:08 PM
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    I used CT image links..... :devil:
     
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  15. Jul 5, 2013 at 7:32 AM
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    Some good news (for me, anyway)...

    I contacted RoadMaster support for my rubbing issue. They're going to swap my current end brackets with the older, "Gen 2" brackets that won't have any rubbing issue. The "kit" that includes the older bracket is part #1350 and looks like this:

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    I'll have to pay shipping, but that's about it. If you decide to order the kit and have the same rubbing issue that I do, you should contact "Nolan" at RoadMaster at either nolan@activesuspension.com or 800-398-5036.
     
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  16. Jul 5, 2013 at 8:29 AM
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    :drool: I would buy that in a heartbeat, very clean truck.
     
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  17. Jul 5, 2013 at 8:30 AM
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    At least they are working with you, I hope the new brackets work for you.
     
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  18. Jul 5, 2013 at 11:16 AM
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    Yah mine is rubbing it is super tight. I didn't think they would swap those for free I might contact them too. It fits but I think those will fit much better in our application. I'm gonna contact him too.
     
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  19. Jul 5, 2013 at 11:19 AM
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    I have to pay to have the new stuff shipped to me and send the original stuff back, but no other additional cost. The way I see it, if enough of use Gen 2 users have the same issue, they'll eventually have to change the kit.
     
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  20. Jul 5, 2013 at 11:42 AM
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    Oh also I have my bolt on the very last hole my bolt wouldn't even fit in the other holes. Also ur missing he other bracket! Look at pics of mine But that allowed it to not have that really thick part sitting right next too the shock. Mine is still tight tho but the bilsteins look like they are skinnier. Hm. Don't know they cuz I haven't had those out back. I'm also gonna try to get the 2nd gen kit. It will fit better. Mine is squeaking a bit I think because its stuffed in there so tight lol. Glad you posted ur findings!! Contacting Nolan through email right now
     
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