these are from the passengers side. the front touches, the rear is there is maybe 1/4 inch clearance.
rear part
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| Author: | BeepBeepJeepJeep [ Thu Feb 21, 2008 6:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Al's A-Arms Contact at full droop |
I've been meaning to ask this for a week or so now... Is it normal for the very edge of the control arm (ball joint area) to hit the spring at full droop? I thought there was supposed to be zero contact! |
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| Author: | KJ04 [ Thu Feb 21, 2008 7:14 pm ] |
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Did you get it realigned after you installed the A-arms? |
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| Author: | kolesy [ Thu Feb 21, 2008 7:26 pm ] |
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How much clevis lift do you have? I see four rings in your sig but what is that in inches? Mike |
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| Author: | tjkj2002 [ Thu Feb 21, 2008 7:27 pm ] |
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And the GenIII and GenIV arms have a thicker balljoint bung the the Gen I and II and that could be the problem.My GenII arms do not contact the spring but there is only about a 1/8" between them at full droop,so if I had the GenIII or IV arms it would contact the coil. |
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| Author: | BeepBeepJeepJeep [ Thu Feb 21, 2008 8:15 pm ] |
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tjkj2002 wrote: And the GenIII and GenIV arms have a thicker balljoint bung the the Gen I and II and that could be the problem.My GenII arms do not contact the spring but there is only about a 1/8" between them at full droop,so if I had the GenIII or IV arms it would contact the coil.
So I don't have anything to worry about then? |
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| Author: | tjkj2002 [ Thu Feb 21, 2008 8:20 pm ] |
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BeepBeepJeepJeep wrote: tjkj2002 wrote: And the GenIII and GenIV arms have a thicker balljoint bung the the Gen I and II and that could be the problem.My GenII arms do not contact the spring but there is only about a 1/8" between them at full droop,so if I had the GenIII or IV arms it would contact the coil. So I don't have anything to worry about then? |
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| Author: | Jeep4me99 [ Thu Feb 21, 2008 11:14 pm ] |
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How about the a-arm contacting the inner fender wall where they come out (closest part to the bushings). Mine seem to resting right against the metal. will that affect flex. I read some posts from waaaaaaaaaaaaaaay back that stated the metal may need to be shaed down or folded over. I can provide pics if needed. |
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| Author: | tommudd [ Thu Feb 21, 2008 11:17 pm ] |
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I think Al had cut his and bent it over or something for more droop, is it laying right on the metal ? |
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| Author: | Jeep4me99 [ Thu Feb 21, 2008 11:40 pm ] |
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tommudd wrote: I think Al had cut his and bent it over or something for more droop, is it laying right on the metal ?
yup, right on it with the tires on the ground. |
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| Author: | BeepBeepJeepJeep [ Thu Feb 21, 2008 11:44 pm ] |
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Jeep4me99 wrote: tommudd wrote: I think Al had cut his and bent it over or something for more droop, is it laying right on the metal ? yup, right on it with the tires on the ground. Mine does the same thing but only at full droop... I hadn't thought anything of it but I suppose it's something that should be fixed... |
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| Author: | Jeep4me99 [ Thu Feb 21, 2008 11:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Pictures |
these are from the passengers side. the front touches, the rear is there is maybe 1/4 inch clearance.
rear part
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| Author: | Jeep4me99 [ Fri Feb 22, 2008 9:54 pm ] |
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bump...ummmmmmmm so anyone else got this contact? |
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| Author: | tjkj2002 [ Fri Feb 22, 2008 10:02 pm ] |
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Jeep4me99 wrote: bump...ummmmmmmm so anyone else got this contact? Yes,at full droop,haven't worried about it in 2 years,no use starting.
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| Author: | Jeep4me99 [ Fri Feb 22, 2008 10:06 pm ] |
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tjkj2002 wrote: Jeep4me99 wrote: bump...ummmmmmmm so anyone else got this contact? Yes,at full droop,haven't worried about it in 2 years,no use starting.cool beans. thats what i was looking for. just wanted to make sure it wouldn't lead to premature damage or affect front flex. |
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| Author: | Joe Jeeper [ Sat Feb 23, 2008 12:31 am ] |
| Post subject: | Droop |
I have that pinch part of the box framing your touching ground off at both spots both sides so I don't touch at all. Joe 
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| Author: | Joe Jeeper [ Sat Feb 23, 2008 12:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Droop |
Not sure if you can tell by this pic? |
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| Author: | Joe Jeeper [ Sat Feb 23, 2008 12:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Drooop |
.......or this one? |
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| Author: | Jeep4me99 [ Sat Feb 23, 2008 12:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Droop |
Joe Jeeper wrote: I have that pinch part of the box framing your touching ground off at both spots both sides so I don't touch at all. Joe
i read some old posts about grinding that part off or folding it over. i was thinking of doing it, but now right now. i'm sore from this most recent work. that metal is thick, it must take a lot to grind, did you do it yourself or have someone else do it. any insight on the amount of work. can it be done with a dremel with the right bit, seems a bit tough for that. |
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