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Old 12-07-2007 | 04:44 PM
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Lifting your rig

So question here. Would there be any problem with rotating the axle a bit to correct the front driveline vibration? I have seen it done many times before and always wondered if it was bad at all, especially on a street driven daily driver. I will be going for 8 in. of lift and this in conjunction with an indexing ring should solve all vibration issues. I know it is a bit more work but I think it would be very worth while. TIA.
Old 12-07-2007 | 04:45 PM
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get adjustable long arm kit and add a degree or 2 in it that way.
Old 12-07-2007 | 04:49 PM
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I dont know if I did not explain it right, I would cut the brackets and reweld, inturn rotating the axle up to be more in line with the shaft.

Not sure what you mean cb
Old 12-07-2007 | 04:51 PM
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This should help explain

Old 12-07-2007 | 04:55 PM
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You can only go so far before you screw up the castor to a point steering is adversely affected. Don't know where that point is with these trucks but keep that in mind.
Old 12-07-2007 | 06:59 PM
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I understand what you are wanting to do but that is a ton of work. just like Pauly said, just be careful of the castor side of things.
Old 12-08-2007 | 12:56 AM
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I see, thanks guys!
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