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Old Oct 20, 2014 | 11:34 AM
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So Many pics. This thread strains my internet connection.

It's amazing the amount of articulation you get out of that thing.

Leafs springs can twist quite a lot can't they?
 
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Old Oct 22, 2014 | 08:16 PM
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Ya, she flexes quite well. Looking good WK!
 
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Old Oct 23, 2014 | 12:12 AM
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Yeah, well it's not working to full potential. I'm definitely working the rear and the front isn't doing anything. lol

I have a few changes to do to make it actually do most of the work. Basic though was to just disconnect the sway bar. I wanted to see what it did with it.

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Old Oct 25, 2014 | 10:58 AM
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Measured my width at the front and the rear for reference --

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Got my full size spare finally. Will do 5 tire rotation and have peace of mind when out with the family. It kind of looks like a bulbus wart with the shadows... lol

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Old Oct 25, 2014 | 09:20 PM
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You must be pretty strong to get that spare up there , and do you know how far you can move the axle forward before the stock track bar setup gives you problems?
 
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Old Oct 26, 2014 | 01:27 PM
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I am.

Somewhere between 3-5", but don't hold to that b/c the reference point has changed.

It's not the stock track bar setup.
 
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Old Oct 27, 2014 | 08:42 AM
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Which was wider, the front?
The spare looks good sitting there. I debated on a new spare, but then I would have had to set it up with the Staun bead lock also if I was going to rotate it in and decide to get a good spare 37x12.5 and use it just as a spare. As it turned out, I found one at 45% for $60. A full size spare is peace of mind.
 
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Old Oct 27, 2014 | 08:55 AM
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I haven't had a spare for quit some time.......

I'm a wild one I tell Ya
 
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Old Oct 27, 2014 | 10:23 AM
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The rear is wider.

Oh and did this on Saturday coming off the freeway.


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For some reason the bushing on the driver side was able to bind up...
 
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Old Oct 27, 2014 | 10:36 AM
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Oh wow That sucks. At least it was a just a sway bar link and not something ciritical.

Did it handle funny after that?

Why is your rear so much wider than the front?
 
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