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Somethings not right, I need help

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by Dirtyd » Sat May 05, 2012 12:44 am

Backstory: I installed Mark's 2.5 lift/level kit, z71 springs in the rear and BDS 5500 in the rear. I have Mark's 1.5 6x5-6x5.5 adapters along with Pro Comp 98 16x8 4.25BS.

I have been arguing with myself for a couple of days and have came to the conclusion something ain't right.

The drivers side rear wheel sticks out about .75 inches further then the passenger side and I have no idea why. I am totally new to this stuff so don't be to harsh.

..and yes I measured multiple times on different surfaces.. help?

Thanks,

Dave
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by The Roadie » Sat May 05, 2012 1:17 am

The rear axle is centered in the frame by what's called the Panhard Bar. Normally it sits level just behind the rear diff cover. When you lift the vehicle it tilts down from right to left like the pictures coming up. Mine is blue because I got an adjustable one, because when the axle is lifted, the bar's tilt pushes the axle out to the right, so the passenger side sticks out more than the driver's side. You have a bent panhard bar or one of the mounts if you're offset to the driver's side. Go down and look closely and see if you can locate the damage, compared to these pics.

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by Dirtyd » Sun May 06, 2012 12:47 pm

Just what I was looking for, thank you!
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