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Old 10-10-2019, 09:55 PM
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It’s been a long time coming, but you know - life happens. We finally got around to lifting my wife’s truck. Went with the 7/4 kit running 275/65/R20s (Michelin LTX A/T2) on stock platinum rims. I’m a big OEMplus guy, so I love how it turned out!

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BMARTISEK,

Did you take and before and after measurements? ,

i cant tell but are you perfectly level or do you have any rake?
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Anybody running into troubles after installing this lift? 6-Months after installing the 4.5" lift and I now have a loud Metal Squeak/Pop sound when making sharp turns. (mostly left turns)
May not even be related.
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Originally Posted by BigBakes
Anybody running into troubles after installing this lift? 6-Months after installing the 4.5" lift and I now have a loud Metal Squeak/Pop sound when making sharp turns. (mostly left turns)
May not even be related.
Obviously check for wear - balljoints, tierods, etc. Willing to bet its your swaybar endlinks though.
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Originally Posted by zimmer0
Obviously check for wear - balljoints, tierods, etc. Willing to bet its your swaybar endlinks though.
Does this lift tend to cause issues with the sway bar endlinks?
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Originally Posted by joepa150
Does this lift tend to cause issues with the sway bar endlinks?
That i don't know but its likely they just need to be snugged up. You're getting body roll in sharp turns and the end links are not tight enough on the sway bar. It's OK to disconnect the sway bar if you prefer, i know it aided in ride quality somewhat on my old torsion bar truck.
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Originally Posted by mach2305
Here is my truck I have just the spindles installed, has a front high rake.






That sits perfect. So to confirm this is the 4.5 spindle only and stock rear? What size tires?
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Any lose in turning radius with these spindles?
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Originally Posted by FordRig
That sits perfect. So to confirm this is the 4.5 spindle only and stock rear? What size tires?
Mach2305 can correct me if I’m wrong but if I had to guess, it’s the 4.5” spindle lift in the front with the 2” rear block.


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