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Old 11-28-2013, 06:23 PM
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Default Front end Sag Fix on new BDS?

I havn't had my lift but about 3-4weeks now and i told the offroad shop how much i was against having a bad rake, IMO i hate a crazy rake. So when the told me they stuck the 6in block in anyway instead of 5 i wanted because BDS had the option i was ok with it because the difference was probably only an inch and not noticeable. Well now its bad! it seems to be about 2.5in lower now in front and looks ridiculous. Any way to fix this problem before i go and take it out on the shop?
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You could install a 1.5" or 2" leveling kit spacers in the front. That would also require a front end alignment.
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Spacers do not work some drop bracket lifts, ask the shop that installed the lift.
I would either get the 4 or 5" lift blocks to swap out. You can get those separately pretty cheap and cut your u bolts if they have enough thread.
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Originally Posted by F150tech
Spacers do not work some drop bracket lifts
heydustin has a 2" leveling kit on top of his 6" BDS lift.
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well i asked the shop that installed it and he told me the only fix he has ever heard of are some other types of trucks getting a spacer that sits on top of the strut so i guess it would be like a leveling kit. but idk. I just drove to texas again and the front end is "insanely!" bouncy? anyone ever had this problem? Im pretty sure i got new struts when the lift went on cuz i dont think they coulda used my old ones but if they did, they seem worn out?
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Sounds like a bad strut. Mine is not bouncy at all and sits pretty level.
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Originally Posted by Pitch Black
Sounds like a bad strut. Mine is not bouncy at all and sits pretty level.
Thats what i thnk, but he said they are brand new struts. HE said the old coils were used but unlikely its that with the low miles of my truck. Im stumped.
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Insist that they perform a front end alignment. Angles may be off which will also cause the symptoms you are experiencing.
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Take a picture of your truck so we can see it.


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