Tires rub w/ 3 in suspension lift
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If you went taller then 3" you currently are at, then yes I would tell you to get an adjustable trackbar and drop pitman arm. Plus you'd want to bring the rear up to match. So more stuff, but if you think you're seriously considering that route, then as they say, "try to do it once". The ramifications (haha) will be mpg and other performance hits... Also, driveshaft and caster issues come into play at +5".
The control arms linked by snow require 6" lift. They don't say how long they are. Most likely a clearance issue with drag link and track bar if you try pushing the axle forward without lifting things out of the way.
As mentioned there are a few ways to tackle your rubbing issue.
The control arms linked by snow require 6" lift. They don't say how long they are. Most likely a clearance issue with drag link and track bar if you try pushing the axle forward without lifting things out of the way.
As mentioned there are a few ways to tackle your rubbing issue.
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Move it too far forward, and it will more'n likely start rubbing on the bumper, or the front of the wheel well.
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Ok thanks, but is it safe to use a coil spring at a canter like it would be if the diff was moved forward/backward? Are coil springs meant to be used at a canter or are they meant to stay vertical? Does this put any extra load on the spring buckets will the welds hold, crack the frame at the welds due to extra stress? How does this affect steering geometry? Does doing this alter the wheelbase and is it legal to do so?
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Heyyou, that's why I was considering the adjustables. So if I move them too far forward, then I can move them back a little. I understand that in all reality, I should lift it more so that I have a chance at some articulation, but I just don't have the money or the desire. Like I said, I really like where its at now. So it will probably be 90% street truck
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I would suspect that you want the springs pretty much straight up and down, precisely for the reasons Merc mentioned. Lifting the truck will move the axle back, adjustable control arms will let you re-center it, and get things back to where they are suppose to be. (not to mention makes adjusting caster angle MUCH easier.....)
If you still have rubbing issues with the axle in the correct spot, time to look at other solutions. (more lift, or, perhaps, some bodywork by hammer..... give you a bit more clearance.
If you still have rubbing issues with the axle in the correct spot, time to look at other solutions. (more lift, or, perhaps, some bodywork by hammer..... give you a bit more clearance.