CSS Springs and Lazarsmith Trackbar bushing
06-15-2008 | 09:44 PM
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CSS Springs and Lazarsmith Trackbar bushing
Installed my new 2.5" lift CSS springs today along with the Lazarsmith offset trackbar bushing. Not too bad of a job, but was hot as you know what out.
Many thanks to my buddy Mark (even if he drives a GMC diesel) and Mike from Lazarsmith for the help with install and the help with alignment
Unfortunately I do not have ride height measurement
From left to right:
Stock Springs: 18" tall with 7 1/8 coils
Skyjacker D25's: 20" tall with 6 3/4 coils
CSS 2.5" Lift: 19.5" tall with 8 1/8 coils
The CSS 2.5" lift coils are 1.5" taller than the stocker, but do not compress as much.
Unfortunately I do not have ride height measurement for all three springs.
Lazarsmith Offset trackbar bushing to help center the axle:
Only took a short ride, but front end does not bounce as much and steering doesn't seem "as loose". Never had death wobble, but the steering was getting sloppy (accepted this as normal for an HD truck). While Mike was wiggling the steering wheel with the engine on and the wheels on the ground, you can tell there is zero slop in the end of the trackbar with the bushing. I can see a good amount of movement in the ballstud end of the trackbar. That is next on my list to repair
Mike if you need pictures for your website, let me know.
~Rob
Many thanks to my buddy Mark (even if he drives a GMC diesel) and Mike from Lazarsmith for the help with install and the help with alignment
Unfortunately I do not have ride height measurement
From left to right:
Stock Springs: 18" tall with 7 1/8 coils
Skyjacker D25's: 20" tall with 6 3/4 coils
CSS 2.5" Lift: 19.5" tall with 8 1/8 coils
The CSS 2.5" lift coils are 1.5" taller than the stocker, but do not compress as much.
Unfortunately I do not have ride height measurement for all three springs.
Lazarsmith Offset trackbar bushing to help center the axle:
Only took a short ride, but front end does not bounce as much and steering doesn't seem "as loose". Never had death wobble, but the steering was getting sloppy (accepted this as normal for an HD truck). While Mike was wiggling the steering wheel with the engine on and the wheels on the ground, you can tell there is zero slop in the end of the trackbar with the bushing. I can see a good amount of movement in the ballstud end of the trackbar. That is next on my list to repair
Mike if you need pictures for your website, let me know.
~Rob
06-17-2008 | 05:39 PM
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Installed my new 2.5" lift CSS springs today along with the Lazarsmith offset trackbar bushing. Not too bad of a job, but was hot as you know what out.
Many thanks to my buddy Mark (even if he drives a GMC diesel) and Mike from Lazarsmith for the help with install and the help with alignment
Unfortunately I do not have ride height measurement
From left to right:
Stock Springs: 18" tall with 7 1/8 coils
Skyjacker D25's: 20" tall with 6 3/4 coils
CSS 2.5" Lift: 19.5" tall with 8 1/8 coils
The CSS 2.5" lift coils are 1.5" taller than the stocker, but do not compress as much.
Unfortunately I do not have ride height measurement for all three springs.
Lazarsmith Offset trackbar bushing to help center the axle:
Only took a short ride, but front end does not bounce as much and steering doesn't seem "as loose". Never had death wobble, but the steering was getting sloppy (accepted this as normal for an HD truck). While Mike was wiggling the steering wheel with the engine on and the wheels on the ground, you can tell there is zero slop in the end of the trackbar with the bushing. I can see a good amount of movement in the ballstud end of the trackbar. That is next on my list to repair
Mike if you need pictures for your website, let me know.
~Rob
Many thanks to my buddy Mark (even if he drives a GMC diesel) and Mike from Lazarsmith for the help with install and the help with alignment
Unfortunately I do not have ride height measurement
From left to right:
Stock Springs: 18" tall with 7 1/8 coils
Skyjacker D25's: 20" tall with 6 3/4 coils
CSS 2.5" Lift: 19.5" tall with 8 1/8 coils
The CSS 2.5" lift coils are 1.5" taller than the stocker, but do not compress as much.
Unfortunately I do not have ride height measurement for all three springs.
Lazarsmith Offset trackbar bushing to help center the axle:
Only took a short ride, but front end does not bounce as much and steering doesn't seem "as loose". Never had death wobble, but the steering was getting sloppy (accepted this as normal for an HD truck). While Mike was wiggling the steering wheel with the engine on and the wheels on the ground, you can tell there is zero slop in the end of the trackbar with the bushing. I can see a good amount of movement in the ballstud end of the trackbar. That is next on my list to repair
Mike if you need pictures for your website, let me know.
~Rob
What do you mean by this. I noticed my axle sits behind a bit towards the mudflaps. Will the fix it???
06-17-2008 | 06:09 PM
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From: Celina, TX
If your axle is moved back because of a lift, you would need longer control arms to locate it back forward.
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