dropped harley with shackles from the lightning - now it's not level
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dropped harley with shackles from the lightning - now it's not level
I recently lowered my 2002 Harley 2" in the rear with AIM 2" drop shackles from my previously owned lightning. Now the drivers side is 1/2" lower than the passenger side in the rear.
Any suggestions? Could the bolts be too tight cause this?
Any suggestions? Could the bolts be too tight cause this?
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Re: dropped harley with shackles from the lightning - now it's not level
Originally posted by moomba
I recently lowered my 2002 Harley 2" in the rear with AIM 2" drop shackles from my previously owned lightning. Now the drivers side is 1/2" lower than the passenger side in the rear.
Any suggestions? Could the bolts be too tight cause this?
I recently lowered my 2002 Harley 2" in the rear with AIM 2" drop shackles from my previously owned lightning. Now the drivers side is 1/2" lower than the passenger side in the rear.
Any suggestions? Could the bolts be too tight cause this?
Something to consider.
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Well, if the shackles are both the same size, and you have them in the same holes, obviously it can't be the shackles fault. How did you tighten it all down? Whenever doing suspension work, you should always tighten bolts that go through bushings down with the vehicle at normal load (or raised by the axle, not the body). Double check everything is all I can suggest.
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Re: Re: dropped harley with shackles from the lightning - now it's not level
Originally posted by jarmstro
You have a full tank of gas? My 'L is a little lower on the gas tank side when it is full.
Something to consider.
You have a full tank of gas? My 'L is a little lower on the gas tank side when it is full.
Something to consider.
--Joe