Rear 6" lift not adding up- pic!

Extractor · 01-15-2009, 11:58 PM

1998 CC 48v, kawasaki rear end. Got the All Sports long travel lift. Front was a breeze. Having problems with the rear lift. Here's what I have:

So the U-bolts are not long enough to pass through all the plates! What am I doing wrong? Starting from the top and working my way down there is the first plate with the shock mount on the inside, then the heavy duty leaf spring, then the rear end, then the square mounting plate, then the stock plate with the brake cable attached...
Just realized it when I was typing it that the lift is for the stock leaf springs!!

So now I have the heavy duty leaf springs, how do I make it work? Just go to the hardware store and buy longer u-bolts?

hillbillyhangover · 01-16-2009, 12:04 AM

From your pic it looks like the quickest solution.

chevyrules05 · 01-16-2009, 12:14 AM

I had the same problem but it is hard finding that same size ubolt, I would take one of those ubolt to a local metal shop and have them make you some new ones, thats what I had to do, you are in stuart if you can't find anyone get on 95 head up to orange Ave. fort pierce exit and Hickmans is right there on the right they made me four new ubolt for a little over 20 bucks

sleezego · 01-16-2009, 12:22 AM

i know around here ACE has the largest selection of any stores for u bolts like that...

Extractor · 01-16-2009, 12:28 AM

cool, so tomorrow it's off to ACE first then up to Ft. Pierce if I strike out at ACE! Think I'll get some new shocks while it's all torn apart but that's for another thread...

Thanks all, can't wait to get it done, but then what will I do??

lockman1 · 01-16-2009, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Extractor

can't wait to get it done, but then what will I do??

If your like any of us... you'll find something else to add!!!

groundpounder · 01-16-2009, 08:58 AM

your saying you bought the lift and the u bolts don't fit? so you have to go buy different ones out of your pocket. that's not right. whats this lift so i never buy one thanks.

DOOmsman · 01-16-2009, 09:08 AM

How about cut a little off, coupler nuts and 2 inch studs.

groundpounder · 01-16-2009, 09:19 AM

oh ok i see not stock springs

Fishing Dude · 01-16-2009, 10:37 AM

Could go buy some steel rod, thread ends, bend, and you have made your own. May need to heat treat.

01-15-2009, 11:58 PM	#1
Extractor Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 484	Rear 6" lift not adding up- pic! 1998 CC 48v, kawasaki rear end. Got the All Sports long travel lift. Front was a breeze. Having problems with the rear lift. Here's what I have: So the U-bolts are not long enough to pass through all the plates! What am I doing wrong? Starting from the top and working my way down there is the first plate with the shock mount on the inside, then the heavy duty leaf spring, then the rear end, then the square mounting plate, then the stock plate with the brake cable attached... Just realized it when I was typing it that the lift is for the stock leaf springs!! So now I have the heavy duty leaf springs, how do I make it work? Just go to the hardware store and buy longer u-bolts?

01-16-2009, 12:04 AM	#2
hillbillyhangover Getting Wild Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 115	Re: Rear 6" lift not adding up- pic! From your pic it looks like the quickest solution.

01-16-2009, 12:14 AM	#3
chevyrules05 A-DMIN Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lake Buena Vista, Florida Posts: 626	Re: Rear 6" lift not adding up- pic! I had the same problem but it is hard finding that same size ubolt, I would take one of those ubolt to a local metal shop and have them make you some new ones, thats what I had to do, you are in stuart if you can't find anyone get on 95 head up to orange Ave. fort pierce exit and Hickmans is right there on the right they made me four new ubolt for a little over 20 bucks

01-16-2009, 12:22 AM	#4
sleezego Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Almont MI Posts: 436	Re: Rear 6" lift not adding up- pic! i know around here ACE has the largest selection of any stores for u bolts like that...

01-16-2009, 12:28 AM	#5
Extractor Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 484	Re: Rear 6" lift not adding up- pic! cool, so tomorrow it's off to ACE first then up to Ft. Pierce if I strike out at ACE! Think I'll get some new shocks while it's all torn apart but that's for another thread... Thanks all, can't wait to get it done, but then what will I do??

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01-16-2009, 08:58 AM	#7
groundpounder Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: maine Posts: 3,352	Re: Rear 6" lift not adding up- pic! your saying you bought the lift and the u bolts don't fit? so you have to go buy different ones out of your pocket. that's not right. whats this lift so i never buy one thanks.

01-16-2009, 09:08 AM	#8
DOOmsman Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Reddick IL Posts: 11,220	Re: Rear 6" lift not adding up- pic! How about cut a little off, coupler nuts and 2 inch studs.

01-16-2009, 09:19 AM	#9
groundpounder Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: maine Posts: 3,352	Re: Rear 6" lift not adding up- pic! oh ok i see not stock springs

01-16-2009, 10:37 AM	#10
Fishing Dude Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Slums of Lake Erie Posts: 3,721	Re: Rear 6" lift not adding up- pic! Could go buy some steel rod, thread ends, bend, and you have made your own. May need to heat treat.

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