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Old Nov 23, 2010 | 10:31 PM
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sorry about the double post well i have a off-road edition with a 2 inch level for im guessing that it has 3-4 inchs of total front lift??
 
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Old Nov 23, 2010 | 10:41 PM
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Yep. Off Roads came from the factory with 2 inch lift, so, you have a total of four inches in front then.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2010 | 10:43 PM
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so besides longer control arms what do i need to make it right? longer shocks?drop track bar bracket?drop pitman arm?
 
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Old Nov 24, 2010 | 03:27 PM
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Lifting the front changes suspension geometry. You probably can't turn as tight to the left.

Crank your wheels all the way to the left, and see how much clearance you have between the tire, and the point that it rubs on the right side. (probably have to have someone hold the steering there for you....) If there is enough, you might be able to adjust your steering a bit to eliminate the rub.
 
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Old Nov 24, 2010 | 03:28 PM
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well i have notcied that i have no rubbing on the left side and it only rubs on the right side control arms. any ideas?
 
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Old Nov 24, 2010 | 03:56 PM
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how would i adjust the steering? also if i get 3/4 of a inch longer control arms will that mean that it will push the tire 3/4 of a inch closer to the bumper??
 
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Old Nov 24, 2010 | 04:00 PM
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Probably have to take it to a shop to have the steering adjusted...... is your steering wheel centered when you are going straight down the road?

Yep, longer control arms will push the axle forward, unless you get c/a's that come with the rear mounting bracket.... which you have to weld on... then, you can center your axle wherever you want it.
 
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Old Nov 24, 2010 | 04:09 PM
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For all that, you might just as well buy a lift kit, get rid of the spacers in front, and put in lift springs....... might even end up being cheaper.....
 
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Old Nov 24, 2010 | 04:10 PM
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Dammit. That is getting annoying.
 
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Old Nov 24, 2010 | 04:11 PM
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Seriously, what the HECK is going on here? Not just once, but, TWICE??????
 
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