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Old 08-14-2009 | 10:36 PM
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Total Chaos LT kit

So, after the bumper install I took the truck down to a shop with a twin beam lift and began the TC install. Everything went relatively straight forward but I am concerned about one issue... the truck is not sitting level. The springs are sitting within about 1/8" of each other relative to the threads on the fox shocks but overall there is a remarkable difference of over an inch between the tire and fender between the passenger and driver's side (after getting it aligned). The shocks are adjusted to match each other within 1/8" (Fox did not include the spanners to adjust the ride height) So do I attempt to crank the driver's side to equalize the truck and then have it re-aligned? Pics are below, tell me what ya all think.
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Passenger's Side:






Any ideas? I have been staring at it for hours now. I think I need a fresh pair of eyes. Like I said, the only idea I have is cranking on the ride height set caps.
Old 08-14-2009 | 11:37 PM
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Its the common taco lean, nothing new..

Thats the beauty of adjustable coilovers, you can fix the taco lean.
If TC or Fox didnt include a spanner call them and get one, or make your own makeshift one.

Good luck.

Oh, And you should deff raise that bumper to match the body lift


Old 08-15-2009 | 12:46 AM
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Aside from the lean, hows it ride with the TC front installed?
Old 08-15-2009 | 12:55 AM
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Looks great Ryan! Can't wait to see it in person in Sept!

And I agree, call and get a spanner wrench. You'd think it would come with the kit!
Old 08-15-2009 | 01:14 AM
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Man and I thought it was so when you put your foot into it the torque would level it out and not make it look like it has a lean to the left
Old 08-15-2009 | 01:42 AM
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Kinda what I figured. Only bitch of it all is the fact I will have to get her aligned again, DOH!

I am thinking of simply heading up to the Mech-E shop here at school to build a "modesty panel" to hide the body lift. If I had kept the original hardware I think I would take out the damn body lift all together. Somehow I think my tires rubbing upon the inner fender has turned into a thing of the past. I also need to make some armor and or weld a plate across the bottom of the bumper for the extended reservoirs, they are mounted in the perfect place for a rock to come up and munch on them.

I also need to adjust the limit straps to set the CV angle at full droop. Right now it lets the CV droop a little past where I feel comfortable. What is the story on these straps shredding themselves to bits? It would seem while bombing around they would be under quite a bit of stress.

I just realized the jack stands here at the house may no longer be tall enough... and the days of hitting my chest on as I squirm under the truck are over as well!
Old 08-15-2009 | 01:45 AM
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sweet rig man! love those coilovers
Old 08-15-2009 | 09:43 AM
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It's daylight now..... flex pics?
Old 08-15-2009 | 10:36 AM
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uhhmm...i think you needa post up some new pics...like the other guy said...ITS DAYLIGHT NOW!!!!..

......FAIL..because of the dark pics..LOL just playin with ya man

awesome rig though!!!
Old 08-16-2009 | 03:24 PM
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So I went for a short shakedown run up the 9K peak just outside of town, I didn't get any flex shots because the person riding with me is currently on crutches but have no fear, there will be some pics soon.

I think I may have overfilled the bushings on the driver's side. They are running noticeably hotter and are a little puffed out. I also noted a possible blown inner axle seal (which is brand new) on the passenger's side CV. When I was gassing up it was pissing gear lube all over the place. I am going to pull the fill plug and check the level today.

The ride is a night and day difference compared to my blown bilsteins. The truck now rides like a truck instead of a bucking bronco. Instantly arrests rebounds. The spring rate up front feels just right for the weight on it and I am waiting on ORW to call me back to obtain the spanner to correct the dreaded taco lean.

All in all I am beyond satisfied next on the hit list is to drill a 3 1/4" hole on the passenger side fender and assault the intake with black silicone.
Old 08-18-2009 | 02:09 AM
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SICK!!!!! glad it worked out! lets see some daytime pics!
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