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Old 12-01-2011, 03:02 AM   #8
71jimmy
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Re: Rear Drive shaft

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Originally Posted by Ole Beater View Post
I have a tuff country spring lift. I put the zero rate on to center the axle in the wheel well. I think that they make the spring with the axle mounting point moved forward. That way you don't have to lengthen your drive shaft. I think that a shackle flip will pivot on the front hangar. Kinda swings the axle down and forward. I used the zero rate to move the axle 1.5" to the rear. If you use the zero rate like i did i imagine you will run into the same problem i had.
You sure you got your springs oriented correctly? I have a six inch Tuff country lift and my axle is centered, no problem. My rear drive shaft works but before I offroad the shaft will probably need to be lengthened. Front drive shaft is too short though and will not go on.
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