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3" Level on 2wd = Clunking

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Old Jul 26, 2011 | 03:05 PM
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3" Level on 2wd = Clunking

I have a 3" strut spacer with 285/70/17 BFG TA at 45 psi

I'm getting really bad clunking when going over speed bumps.

Is this fixable or just an inherent problem with 3" spacers?



 
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Old Jul 26, 2011 | 04:44 PM
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might want to check all of your torque specs. i am starting to get a slight clunk on my 2.5. tightened the top nuts a little and took some of the clunk away so i am gonna have to disassemble and retighten the nuts on the spacer
 
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Old Jul 27, 2011 | 04:01 AM
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It could be the Upper Control Arm hitting the coil spring on full droop, problematic with 09+ with more than 2" spacer lifts. Nothing can be done with that unless you replace the UCA with a Camburg Uniball, however you then can't use any rims with more than 4.75" backspacing (regardless of rim diameter) which negates any factory rims. But with that shallow of a backspace you may start to encounter significant tire rubbing issues with the fenders at full lock, depending on tire diameter.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2011 | 09:24 PM
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You should post a few more pictures of your truck, Im considering 285's as well and I would like to see it.
 
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