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Old Mar 25, 2010 | 09:54 PM
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No problem. I was not trying to be a smarta$$, I just have talked to many people that really do not know how to figure out tire dimensions and make mistakes in getting the right size replacement tires and whatnot.
No, I took it as you were pointing out that something wasn't right and in the back of my mind I knew it wasn't adding up. Much appreciated.. really busy and lost focus on the details. Thanks...
 
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Old Mar 25, 2010 | 10:57 PM
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Any help would be appreciated..............I installed the McGuaghy's 2/4.5 spindle kit a few weeks ago, everything seemed to be fine. Yesterday I noticed a vibration in the rearend at 20-35 mph. I double checked everything yesterday after work and it's all tight. It seems like the rearend is moving around, if I hit the brakes hard you can hear the rearend move and also if I shift to reverse and gas the truck a little bit, you can hear a clunk in the back. Any ideas???? I am getting so aggravated that I almost want to put it back to stock.
astock, I spoke with Bob at Moe's about a flip kit. Bob mentioned that sometimes there is a problem with the spring pad breaking loose from the axle. Apparently the spring pad is only spot welded to the axle and when using the flip kit the pad comes under additional stress breaking loose from the axle. The fix is to add addition weld to the front of the pad making it more securely mounted to the axle. Hope this helps...
 
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Old Mar 25, 2010 | 11:57 PM
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ive had mine on for close to a year now and havent had a problem with it yet. but i guess it wouldnt hurt to throw a few more welds on while its all apart. better to be safe than sorry right!?
 
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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 05:10 AM
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ive had mine on for close to a year now and havent had a problem with it yet. but i guess it wouldnt hurt to throw a few more welds on while its all apart. better to be safe than sorry right!?
Thats exactly what I am thinking. I would hate to have it let go under acceleration and destroy a driveshaft.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 02:01 PM
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zap it up!
 
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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 10:59 PM
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That is exactly what happened with mine. The axle twisted enough to break the pad weld at the rear. I think it might be moving again, so I will have to look into the welding thing.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 11:02 PM
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im sure you could just take it in to your local muffler shop and get them to weld it up for you right quick. they prolly wouldnt even charge you as it such a small job... thats my guess anyways
 
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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 11:08 PM
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That is exactly what happened with mine. The axle twisted enough to break the pad weld at the rear. I think it might be moving again, so I will have to look into the welding thing.
It is good you found the problem. I'm about to install a flip kit and will weld it during the install.
 
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Old Apr 1, 2010 | 03:43 PM
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Update, waiting for the Caltrac's to be delivered. Saturday now looks to be the install day for the drop kit.
 
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Old Apr 1, 2010 | 11:29 PM
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i hope i get internet at my pre mob site... im excited to see pics
 
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