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Fabtech, ProComp 6" lift or more. Pictures

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by toku58, Jul 2, 2009.

  1. Nov 20, 2017 at 1:44 PM
    Overkill07

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    You may also want to look at some extended acorn style nuts as the ones in your picture do not look like they are grabbing very many threads. Make sure that you tighten them up in the correct pattern. This will also help you center your wheel on the hub.

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  2. Nov 20, 2017 at 1:45 PM
    implicitprodigy

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    What do you mean by carrier bearing may need to be "dropped"?
     
  3. Nov 20, 2017 at 1:47 PM
    MKW

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    The first thing I would do is get ET lug nuts. And, I would make sure my alignment numbers showed +3 caster. If they can't get +3, tell them to get it as high as they can.
     
  4. Nov 20, 2017 at 1:58 PM
    implicitprodigy

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    That does look like a hell of a lot of threads not catching. However I'm not an expert at all when it comes to this.

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  5. Nov 20, 2017 at 2:02 PM
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    Thank you soo much for your suggestions, seriously, this is all stuff I would not have came up with. In def going to look into lug nuts, and then the hubcentric rings. I'm not sure how much the hubcentric rings would cost, or even how to order the correct ones. Any advice? Or should I just ask dealership?
     
  6. Nov 20, 2017 at 2:23 PM
    Overkill07

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    With a lift on your carrier bearing could be causing vibrations in your driveshaft.

    First pic stock

    Second pic shimed.

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  7. Nov 20, 2017 at 3:24 PM
    BORNWILDGUY

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    Just for the hell of it take one of the lug nuts off and take a picture of it. Curious to see the taper on it if it has one.
     
  8. Nov 20, 2017 at 5:17 PM
    Glueman

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    Oh dear jebus please replace those lug nuts with the correct ones today. There can't be more than a few threads on that lug nut. The others look the same.
    You need at least full threads pulled through the lug nut. If they were to fail your wheel will come flying off. No bueno mi amigo...

    ...and yeah this could be the reason you feel the shake if the wheels are flexing on a few lug nut threads.
     
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  9. Nov 20, 2017 at 5:57 PM
    implicitprodigy

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    Thank you very much!
     
  10. Dec 4, 2017 at 3:11 PM
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    Did you manage to get this figured out? I was having the EXACT same issue. Was looking into the exact same thing everyone recommended. Before I could do anything, I took my car to get its oil changed, and when I picked it up, I noticed the vibrations were gone. The only thing Toyota did was change my PSI. I was originally running around 32 PSI as recommended for the 35s by many members here. They added more air and brought my PSI to 35 instead. I could be wrong, but I think them adding more Air took away my vibration. It was just like you are saying, wobbles at 45-60 mph. I had the tired rotated and balanced multiple times and always requested to leave fill the tires to 32 PSI. I even got a lifetime alignment and had it aligned twice. Did not ,make any difference.
    Just thought i'd share my experience, hopefully it helps. :fingerscrossed:
     
  11. Dec 11, 2017 at 10:20 PM
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    So I fiiiiiinally got my custom length shocks in. 15+ weeks of waiting. Shit timing with SEMA, Baja 1000 and LA Auto Show right in the middle.

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    OME Dakar leaf pack
    Archive Garage shackle flip in tallest setting (6-6.5" lift)


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    27.02" extended
    16.86" collapsed
    10.16" travel
    Compression Adjusters
    Finned reservoirs

    Observations
    -Bilstein measures shocks from eye to where bottom bushing washer sits on stem
    -King measures from eye to middle of bushing sandwich, untorqued
    -My 27" Kings are about 26.50" in Bilstein measurement (lost about 0.75" of length versus the .25" I thought)
    -If those measurements are correct, I did not lose any collapsed length (thought i was gonna lose 0.5")
    -Did a night run for testing and didn't notice the missing 0.75" droop.
    -Likely will need more weight to wake up the Kings - truck is empty - usually have bed rack and RTT

    Bilstein B110
    27.28" x 16.34"
    Kings in Bilstein Measurement (estimated with torqued bushings)
    26.5" x 16.36"

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  12. Dec 11, 2017 at 10:39 PM
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    Sweet! Need more pics of the truck!
     
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  13. Dec 12, 2017 at 4:27 AM
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    Those Kings sure are pretty... heard King is backordered, but 15 weeks?? Guess I should settle in to wait every minute of the 9-10 weeks I was quoted! Regardless, congrats on the purchase... I'd be interested in any feedback you have on them!
     
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    Oooh! New and shiny fancy shocks. Those are awesome. :thumbsup:
     
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  15. Dec 18, 2017 at 12:49 PM
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    For the guys running the RCD extended strut - F4-BE5-E122-T0

    Did the ride get considerably better? And if you're running a spacer to make it a 6" lift, what spacer and how is your ride? I'd appreciate any thoughts!
     
  16. Dec 18, 2017 at 1:06 PM
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    Only been on those struts. Stock coil has a 1" coil isolator to get up to 6" lift. Rides amazing. Running without a sway bar is "fun" but the wheeler's front bumps helps that A LOT.
     
  17. Dec 18, 2017 at 8:58 PM
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    My son's truck has RCD extended struts and OME 884 coils. It ended up at 7.25" of lift and it rides great for a truck lifted that much.
     
  18. Dec 19, 2017 at 7:20 AM
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    Well I was going to have my pro comp done today but it’s looking like a seized alignment cam is gonna set me back a few days :frusty:
     
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  19. Dec 21, 2017 at 5:22 PM
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  20. Dec 22, 2017 at 11:42 AM
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