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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 01:53 AM
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Spindle ???

I just picked up a 3" spindle lift from a friend. I already have a 1.5" daystar coil spacer on the truck. What kind of problems if any will i have installing these two together???

the truck is a '98 2wd
 
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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 01:55 AM
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None at all bud, they will work together perfectly fine.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 02:29 AM
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what about alignment? will i need any kind of camber kit? Im gonna try to throw this thing on later this week but i dont want to run into problems getting it alignment. The ball joints are pretty new. they were replaced about a year ago.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 10:21 AM
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The spindles shouldn't cause any alignment problems. Usually it's the spacers or lift springs that cause issues and create the need for adjustable camber bolts.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 02:28 PM
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i'm running the exact set-up on mine and have no problems at all. As long as u go to a good alignment shop you shouldnt have an alignment problem.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 03:36 PM
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thanks for the help guys. hopefully i can find the time to install it here in the next few days.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 11:09 PM
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Just finished putting them on. I am extremely dirty and tired lol. thanks for the help everyone. I just need to get the blocks for the rear now and an alignment. i havent gotten a chance to drive it yet to see just how bad it is.

btw, the center of my front fenders measured 36" before the lift and 40" afterwards. so about 4" of lift. i guess they werent 3" spindles after all lol
 
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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 11:20 PM
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the springs will have to settle again

Pics are in order
 
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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 11:37 PM
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Nice Ethan. Pics need to be had plus we need to all meet up soon
 
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Old Jun 6, 2010 | 12:25 AM
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pics will come tomorrow. as of right now, they alignment is surprisingly perfect. i just took it for a test drive and it felt great.
 
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Old Jun 6, 2010 | 01:02 AM
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Good thing is that the spindles dont mess with the alignment at all due to the fact that the "lift spindles" are basically stock spindles with the mounts 3.5" lower.
 
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Old Jun 6, 2010 | 10:50 PM
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well im sorry to disappoint but i didnt get any pics today. the weather has been pretty bad here. i did get to test the lift out in some high water though lol.

i have one more question though. im getting some stock 4wd blocks from a friend to put on the rear of my truck. will it effect my pinion angle? will i need shims?
 
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Old Jun 6, 2010 | 10:55 PM
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was it raining in cypress? no rain here

and youll be fine with those blocks. they eric's?
 
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Old Jun 6, 2010 | 11:08 PM
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was it raining in cypress? no rain here

and youll be fine with those blocks. they eric's?
 
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Old Jun 6, 2010 | 11:19 PM
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Originally Posted by thejake1989
was it raining in cypress? no rain here

and youll be fine with those blocks. they eric's?
ya. man it poured pretty hard for a while. i was at my gf's parents house and their street started flooding.
 
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