06-20-2012, 02:06 PM | #1 |
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Front bagged
After installing drop spindles and front air bags my front wheels dip in on top?
What needs to be done to correct this? Or what was done wrong? Any help on this? Thanks Posted via Mobile Device |
06-20-2012, 03:18 PM | #2 |
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Re: Front bagged
They have pull in at the top due to the suspension travel. When air nagged, the arms go up a lot further than on a static dropped truck. It is the nature of the suspension travel. This can be helped with a pair of aftermarket arms with corrected geometry for air bagged trucks.
For example, a good brand would be Porterbuilt. What year truck do you have? Check them out on our site |
06-20-2012, 03:34 PM | #3 |
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91 suburban. I was also told a wheel alignment would help. Aired up or aired out it still does this.
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Spindles usually correct it, how much drop do your spindles have?
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06-20-2012, 03:52 PM | #5 |
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A wheel alignment isn't a bad idea, and do suggest it. Get it aligned at where you ride height is going to be. You will still have the lean at the top of the wheel though, but it might be better. It is always good to align either way after bagging or lowering a vehicle.
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Re: Front bagged
2 1/2 inch, I guess might next step is an alignment. Thanks guys
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Re: Front bagged
Longer upper arms...
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06-20-2012, 11:29 PM | #8 |
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How do I get longer upper arms? Can I make them?
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Is it the old body style or the 88-98 body style suburban?
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06-21-2012, 08:33 AM | #11 |
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Old square body style like the 78-87
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06-21-2012, 01:28 PM | #12 |
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how about some pics? maybe we can tell by looking at it. 2 1/2 inch spindles should have helped, maybe we can spot something to help you out. let me know if you need to know how to post pics...(ive been asking you for pics for like 6 months....LOL)
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I been trying but can't seem to get the pics uploaded! Sorry man! I could email them to you...
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06-21-2012, 01:40 PM | #15 |
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Re: Front bagged
The Porterbuilt arms can also be made 1" forward to center the wheel in the wheel well, which is a nice feature.
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Will upper tube arms help the issue I'm having?
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