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I just installed my McG spindles. Not low enough! Now what?

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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 12:45 AM
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You'll likely need to cut one "bump" off the front jounce bumpers.
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 01:27 AM
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Thanks fellas.

When I have more free time I'll trim the bumpstops. Do I want them just kissing metal when weight is on the torsion bars?

I felt threads on the torsion keys so they're not bottomed out. I hope it'll handle better.


Thanks a ton for everyone's help!
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 01:31 AM
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looking good man. I'm digging the fender flares...
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 01:41 AM
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Originally Posted by iregret
Thanks fellas.

When I have more free time I'll trim the bumpstops. Do I want them just kissing metal when weight is on the torsion bars?

I felt threads on the torsion keys so they're not bottomed out. I hope it'll handle better.


Thanks a ton for everyone's help!
Yes, just touching is good. And it will handle better, with the lower center of gravity.
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Old Apr 12, 2012 | 05:40 PM
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I was talking to my stepfather about how I need to check the pinion angle after putting longer shackles on. So he tells me to give him the measurements for the factory shackle, the McG shackle and the leaf spring length.

He sends me a text back saying there's a 2.75° change.

I was like what the heck? He does autocad for a living and he said doing the math was no problem. Sweet!

So I ordered some 3° shims from summit today. Freekin 28.00! Seems like a lot for a few slots of metal. LOL.

Thanks everyone for all your help. I truly appreciate it!
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