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New leveling keys on an 03 4x4- now a clunk

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Old Sep 25, 2010 | 07:42 PM
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Default New leveling keys on an 03 4x4- now a clunk

Got some keys on EBay, threw them in easy enough, but now I have an irritating clunk when hitting small bumps, and sometimes even when I'm just turning.

I've seen threads about longer shocks being needed on the 02-05's with the IFS after leveling.. What shocks do I look for on a budget, or will a relocation/lengthening bracket do?
 
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Old Sep 25, 2010 | 07:52 PM
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http://www.4wheelparts.com/prodDetai...ShockingES9000

4 Procomp ES9000 shocks and 4 black shock boots.

Don`t do brackets. Just get new shocks. Call them and tell them about your level and they will sell you some that are longer
 
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Old Sep 27, 2010 | 12:13 AM
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Thanks for the link. I've barely got the keys tightened, I'm wondering how much higher I can go.

Who makes a small block for the rear? Like a 1.5-2" lift?
 
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Old Sep 27, 2010 | 08:09 AM
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Did you get an alignment after cranking them?
 
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Old Sep 27, 2010 | 09:22 AM
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You may also want to take a look at the angle of your cv's and possibly the condition of your ball joints and tie rod ends. I only say that because you're experiencing a noise only when you turn sometimes. That may be a cv at a bad angle or even some of your joints just need some replacing.

You can buy various size blocks for the back at any Autozone BTW.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2010 | 10:47 PM
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Weedahoe, no, I was going to align it once I put the new wheels and tires on, I plan on a bit of offset to push the tires out past the fenders. It is out though for now, I've got a touch of positive camber.

Cwboyjohnny, I'm pretty sure the front end components are in good shape, I just checked them all when I did the brakes 300 miles ago. And the fact that it was quiet and solid up until the key install makes me think shocks. Autozone for blocks sounds good . Thanks all!
 
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