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Old 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
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Old 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.

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Old 06-20-2012, 03:34 PM   #3
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Re: Front bagged

91 suburban. I was also told a wheel alignment would help. Aired up or aired out it still does this.
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Old 06-20-2012, 03:43 PM   #4
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Re: Front bagged

Spindles usually correct it, how much drop do your spindles have?
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Old 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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Old 06-20-2012, 03:57 PM   #6
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2 1/2 inch, I guess might next step is an alignment. Thanks guys
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Old 06-20-2012, 11:27 PM   #7
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Longer upper arms...
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Old 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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Old 06-20-2012, 11:34 PM   #9
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Re: Front bagged

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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?

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Old 06-21-2012, 02:18 AM   #10
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Re: Front bagged

Is it the old body style or the 88-98 body style suburban?
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Old square body style like the 78-87
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Old 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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Old 06-21-2012, 01:35 PM   #13
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an idea.... instead of longer uppers you could section like an inch behind the lca's balljoint and make the lca shorter...but make sure a professional does it and make sure you do tons of research first from expert fabricaters on this site like DV8....just an idea, but the best thing to do is get the porterbuilt arms

again, i could be wrong and anyone's welcome to set me straight. i wont take it personal
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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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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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