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muckmuck · 10-03-2005, 01:59 PM

i just put a lift on mine and also replaced the bushings. i had the frame jacked up in order to replace the bushings. i then tightened the shackle bolts while the frame was still jacked up. this caused a difference in hieght because the shackles, when tightened, will hold the frame up higher if they are not set right. i talked to the local garage and the guy told me to loosen the shackle bolts and then have all the weight of the vehicle on them, then tighten.

this worked for me, you might try it.

10-03-2005, 01:59 PM	#4
muckmuck Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 329	i just put a lift on mine and also replaced the bushings. i had the frame jacked up in order to replace the bushings. i then tightened the shackle bolts while the frame was still jacked up. this caused a difference in hieght because the shackles, when tightened, will hold the frame up higher if they are not set right. i talked to the local garage and the guy told me to loosen the shackle bolts and then have all the weight of the vehicle on them, then tighten. this worked for me, you might try it.