I installed 2" lowering shackles and now my truck sits 1 to 11/2" higher on the passenger side. I like the way my truck looks and handles with the 2" drop and i am thinking about lowering 2" in the front but the look of the uneven truck is driving me crazy. Has anyone found or know a solution to this problem? please, help, i do not want to go to stock height again.

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99 xlt sc,4.6 2w.d.,50 series flowmaster catback,
superchip,
rsx shocks,
hellwig sway bar,
2" rear drop,

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Try "swapping" the right and left shackes.
I think the truck was uneven to start with but it's more noticeable with it dropped.

 

Try equalizing the suspension.

With the truck on level pavement, loosen the nuts on the shackles to the point where they no longer contact the shackle (top) or the bracket (bottom), but no further. Jounce the truck by pushing your weight down on the center of the bumper a few times. Then tighten the bolts to spec.

Whenever reassembling suspension components (springs, control arms, front or rear) put everything together and run the nuts up just before contact. Lower the truck before tightening the nuts. Bushings only have a limited range of travel, so if you tighten them and then lower the truck, they will bind or break.

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Did you measure the heights before you started. More than likely the truck was somewhat uneven before (just more noticeable with the drop). But also check the shackle bolts and make sure they are not to tight like crash said. Not sure of what they should be torqued to, but you should see a difference if you loosten them and that is the problem.

Can't see why you should possible swap left and right shackles. They should both be the same length.


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Chris Thomas
1998 F-150XLT Flareside STX Sport Package, 4.6L Auto 3.55 Oxford White/Gray interior, Factory Anti-theft system
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