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Old 03-29-2011, 10:14 PM
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Got it all installed today. Pics tomorrow. I'm happy with the results BUT I think something is a little off on my truck. The truck sits level but the bump stop on the drivers side is crushed while on the passenger side its barely touching. Should I be worried? It drives fine, alignment is great, and the truck sits level with the two inch blocks in back. Can someone explain why the bump stops are the way they are?
 
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Old 03-29-2011, 11:01 PM
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well, NOT TRYING to make you feel dumb... did you maybe grab the wrong key to install on one side? cause mine was at bump stop on one side and about a cm from it on the other when completely level from side to side. If you had one reindexed key on there and one stock it would be the situation you have. Did you check to see if the reindexed keys were both reindexed the same?
 
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Old 03-30-2011, 07:21 AM
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Both keys were re-indexed. I kinda noticed something was up when I was looking at the stock keys before I took them off - the drivers side was cranked almost all the way up while the passengers side was about in the middle BUT the truck sat level..... is something bent or worn out?
 
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Way to go on the install! Now here we are.... its tomorrow.... and we want pics!

sacked out or weak tie-rod on one side?
 
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Old 03-30-2011, 10:38 AM
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I'll get pics tonight, I'm currently at school haha.

I'm going to throw my truck on one of our schools lifts today and take a look at the bump stops and see what the issue is. While its on the lift I'll replace the Diff fluid in front and back, along with all the rear axel seals(coated my rear brakes with Diff fluid, not good haha).
 
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Old 03-30-2011, 01:04 PM
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Both keys were re-indexed. I kinda noticed something was up when I was looking at the stock keys before I took them off - the drivers side was cranked almost all the way up while the passengers side was about in the middle BUT the truck sat level..... is something bent or worn out?
Well, there is a difference in mine as well. It's just not as bad... sorry I can't be much help! But can't wait to see the pics!!!!
 
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Old 03-31-2011, 07:11 AM
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Sorry for takin forever with the pics, yesterday was pretty busy. I'm going to put my camera in my truck so I remember to take a pic when I get home when the sun is still out haha. Oh btw, how do I post pics? I could never figure that part out.....
 
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I have a photobucket account and upload all my photos there. From there, you can "Copy Image Location" and insert it in here using the little yellow "mountain" button in the reply box. You can also "attach" images from your computer in the "Go Advanced" section of the quick reply at the bottom of the page, but you can not upload many or large files in there.

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Old 03-31-2011, 09:34 PM
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Finally got pics. These pics are all after the lift installation.

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My crushed bump stops up front.....
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My buddys Jeep, haha he's got 6in of lift and is sitting on 35s and my truck sits about as high as his with only 2in of lift and stock tires.
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Nice reminds me of my old truck! Color match the black trim and it will totally change the way the truck looks!
 


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