Got the Truxx leveling kit..but....

[YANKEES31]

I got my Truxxx leveling kit installed today by a GM dealer. It is was installed to the exact height that the directions said bit it now seems as if the rear is lower that the front. What can I do to remedy this. Add a leaf to the rear possibly?

[H3slate]

get longer shackles to raise it back up.

try here

http://www.samcofabrication.com/products/product_info.php?products_id=47&osCsid=50ce061e8b9 9e34712776123573ff564

[Big Dad]

No no no no no, dont do that....

[Big Dad]

Sorry, my finger slipped, I sprained my wrist today. You're in Jersey right? Or close to Jersey?

[Big Dad]

$hit, I did it again...anyways, um just get yourself a big old fat chick, usually found at Mike's Jersey subs and cruise her around for a couple of days! Make sure she rides up front!

[Hucky]

So are you trying to say that the Rig will settle in the front after some time and he will be leveled out in due time?

[Big Dad]

Seriously though, before I spent any money I'd park it on level ground. Pop the center hubs and measure the distance from the center of the axle to the fender, front and rear to determine how much space you're dealing with. That'll help you figure out the game plan.

[Big Dad]

Originally Posted by Hucky

So are you trying to say that the Rig will settle in the front after some time and he will be leveled out in due time?

No I was joking! Used to live in Jersey.

[YANKEES31]

Ok why shouldnt I get them?

[Big Dad]

Originally Posted by YANKEES31

Ok why shouldnt I get them?

I'm not saying not to get them, just dont get them yet.

Before spending any of your hard earned cabbage you might want to park it on level ground.

Pop the center hubs and measure the distance from the center of the axle to the fender, front and rear to determine how much space you're dealing with.

That'll help you figure out if you really need them.

My vehicle is level with that same install.

[Big Dad]

I have to ask, is there any popping noise in your front end? You know, like earlier discussions?

[YANKEES31]

No popping noise. I have it on level ground right now and it just looks like the front end is higher. We did the measuring and it was dead on 24 1/4 or 1/2(I forgot what is called for)

I put a level on the nerf bat and the front is higher...at least it seems like it to me.

What are the pros and cons of the shackles?

[Big Dad]

Never used em.

[Hucky]

Shackles are like Hinges

Also known as a poor mans lift, ghetto rig.

Let the thing settle in a bit first before worrying about it, Nothing wrong with a little pre runner look for now.

[Big Dad]

Originally Posted by Hucky

Shackles are like Hinges

Also known as a poor mans lift, ghetto rig.

Let the thing settle in a bit first before worrying about it, Nothing wrong with a little pre runner look for now.

I agree, "not that there's anything wrong with shackles" they might work for some, but I wouldnt use them.

I'm into the spec side of the story.

How much distance is between the center axle and fender? I'll go check mine.

[Big Dad]

Sorry, trick or treaters.

I got 23 3/4" on the front and 24 1/2" on the back. More importantly it appears dead on level.

It could have settled a bit.

No fricken popping noise either.

[H3slate]

Originally Posted by Big Dad

I agree, "not that there's anything wrong with shackles" they might work for some, but I wouldnt use them.

I'm into the spec side of the story.

How much distance is between the center axle and fender? I'll go check mine.

Just like the truxx kit, the shackles will lift the back of your truck. But these shackles only lift it 3/4 in.

Like Big Dad said, give your front end time to settle.

If you are into the spec side of the story why did you put an aftermarket part on to alter your front suspension?

I am all about the level look and the different ways it can be achieved, just curious about the logic of that statement compared to what you have done to your rig. To elaborate, if you can change torsion keys to raise the front end, why can't you put longer, beefier shackles to raise the back end?

[Big Dad]

Originally Posted by H3slate

Just like the truxx kit, the shackles will lift the back of your truck. But these shackles only lift it 3/4 in.

Like Big Dad said, give your front end time to settle.

If you are into the spec side of the story why did you put an aftermarket part on to alter your front suspension?

I am all about the level look and the different ways it can be achieved, just curious about the logic of that statement compared to what you have done to your rig. To elaborate, if you can change torsion keys to raise the front end, why can't you put longer, beefier shackles to raise the back end?

Sorry, between trick or treaters...got in a hurry and typed what I was thinking at the time. Hopefully this will clear it up. I'm studying for a midterm in my Economics (2nd statistics class-hypothesis testing) and like to jump in and out of here for a reality check! That $hit is fuking difficult.



Here goes:

I'm interested in the specifications i.e. measurement axel to fender at each wheel, concerning/involving the discrepancy, or potential discrepancy Yankees31 has discovered with his leveling kit in order to troubleshoot it. You know, sharing info on the forum.

I didn't experience the discrepancy he has and being a plane nut I'm fascinated by solving problems, especially mechanical and electrical ones.

For example, replacing the main landing gear/truck on a 747 or any heavy airframe for that matter, is time consuming, the book calls out for specific measurements to be taken at different intervals during the installation process. It's basically to prevent/bring to light potential problems that could be addressed during installation in contrast to them being found later during the tire and brake install. Or worse, during the op ck (operational check) when one would throw the handle and swing the gear test anti skid etc, only to find that the assembly had to be taken apart for repair. In other words "git her done" right the first time.

Personally, I got no problem altering a vehicle from its "stock" specifications.

Aka rigid frame Harleys!

Other than service geeks playing the "aftermarket" card in order to deny an owner their warranty.

Wouldn't a "better" alternative to installing shackles be found in adding a leaf or having modified (I believe-arched) leaf springs installed?

Perhaps, by "better" I mean a more reliable, longer lasting, cheaper than a fricken lift, permanent fix solution other than the shackle i.e. "ghetto rig" solution.

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Jared,
After you determine the distance of the discrepancy. You could crank down your front torsion bars to get it "down in front". Most of us have gone the other way to get some lift in front...

[YANKEES31]

I am about 1/2 inch higher in the front. If I go ahead and get these shackles will the truck need another alignment?