GM Drivetrain & Suspension Chassis | Transmission| Driveshaft | Gears/Rear End/Differential | Traction Aids

DJM CALMAX 2/4 Help

Old Jan 21, 2005 | 06:58 PM
  #1  
kameleonlac's Avatar
Thread Starter
Teching In
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 31
Likes: 0
From: TEXAS
Default DJM CALMAX 2/4 Help

Hey I was wondering if anyone has had a DJM CALMAX kit installedd before? The reason why i am asking is because thats what i put on my truck and it sits crooked. Passenger side is about 2 to 3 inches higher and looks bad from behind not to mention bugs the hell out of me. When i call DJM i pretty much get the run around and no answers. So anyone have any ideas????
Reply
Old Jan 21, 2005 | 08:09 PM
  #2  
SnakeOiler's Avatar
TECH Addict
20 Year Member
Liked
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 2,443
Likes: 19
From: F'burg, VA
Default

Did you take actual measurements to determine the difference in height.

A lot of trucks sit crooked at the stock height - mine does. It's about 3/4" lower on the driver's side. It would be very pronounced if it were lowered. This is probably what you are seeing.
Reply
Old Jan 21, 2005 | 08:40 PM
  #3  
import_fighter's Avatar
Teching In
 
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
Default

if im not mistaken some nbs's have a very bad lean from factory and it becomes more visible when lowered.
Reply
Old Jan 21, 2005 | 09:22 PM
  #4  
kameleonlac's Avatar
Thread Starter
Teching In
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 31
Likes: 0
From: TEXAS
Default

I heard that they had a lean too but it is really noticeable and looks pretty bad. Drivers side looks great passenger looks like i need to take the rear down a couple inches. Well my buddies installed it for me and failed to take the measurements. I just need a way to correct it. I am not afraid to spend money to fix it i just need to know how.
Reply
Old Jan 21, 2005 | 10:05 PM
  #5  
02BlueStepside's Avatar
TECH Addict
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 2,959
Likes: 2
From: GA
Default

Its the Chevy lean. Its because a lot of the weight is on the drivers side, fuel tank, battery, etc. I usually don't have more than a half a tank in mine because it leans like that too, although I don't think its as bad. (btw, I have the DJM 4/6 kit) A lot have complained of noticing it after the truck is lowered. Hopefully someone will have an answer as how to fix it for ya.
Reply
Old Jan 21, 2005 | 10:17 PM
  #6  
kameleonlac's Avatar
Thread Starter
Teching In
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 31
Likes: 0
From: TEXAS
Default

Well i read this and maybe a new drivers side coil will do the trick I have stock ones now.http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.php?t=346539 It may work or maybe shims...
Reply
Old Jan 23, 2005 | 10:30 AM
  #7  
O3GMC's Avatar
12 Second Club
 
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 1,658
Likes: 0
From: Texas
Default

Originally Posted by kameleonlac
Hey I was wondering if anyone has had a DJM CALMAX kit installedd before? The reason why i am asking is because thats what i put on my truck and it sits crooked. Passenger side is about 2 to 3 inches higher and looks bad from behind not to mention bugs the hell out of me. When i call DJM i pretty much get the run around and no answers. So anyone have any ideas????
Yes they have a lean but 2-3 inches seems extreme to me....I'd expect 1" at most (mines about 3/4" with a 2-4 drop )
Reply
Old Jan 26, 2005 | 12:37 AM
  #8  
miniklr's Avatar
Teching In
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 46
Likes: 0
From: St. Louis, MO
Default

Originally Posted by O3GMC
Yes they have a lean but 2-3 inches seems extreme to me....I'd expect 1" at most (mines about 3/4" with a 2-4 drop )
That doesn't seem extreme, that is extreme. Check the coil in the lower control arm and top pocket and make sure they are seated correctly.
Reply
Old Jan 26, 2005 | 11:23 PM
  #9  
desTRUCKtive's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
 
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 1,099
Likes: 0
From: Tucson AZ
Default

For sure check that coil, you should get about an inch to inch 1/2. But they all lean. mine does to.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Texas5.3_1251
Trucks and SUV Classifieds
12
Mar 5, 2016 08:10 PM
vmaxpro
GM Drivetrain & Suspension
1
Sep 28, 2015 11:10 AM
twake_410
GM Drivetrain & Suspension
7
Sep 25, 2015 10:09 PM
jpweb90
New Members
0
Sep 17, 2015 06:32 PM
pewter00
GM Drivetrain & Suspension
1
Sep 11, 2015 09:32 AM


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:04 AM.