Yamaha drive Jakes lift....IS THIS RIGHT?

saltbranch

Just finished installing the lift. Install was easy but my camber is way off and the front rims are rubbing the spindle drop arms at the top side of the rim. I am sure I can space the rims back with some washers at the lug bolts to cure the rub. Is this normal for this type of lift? I only see adjustment for toe, nothing for camber. I bought this as a complete tire and lift kit.

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cgtech

Seems like the rim backspacing is incorrect. Might try some wheel spacers. I suggest getting the thinnest spacers that will do the job. The thicker the spacers, the more load increase added to the bearings. The camber thing looks like the same camber as the stock suspension has.

rib33024

What size rims are you running? I think it calls for 10" rims/wheels minimum. could be, wrong off set on the rims, Bad wheel bearings, king pins are wore out

saltbranch

CG, is this normal for a Jakes lift? I mean I could go without a spacer and "notch/clearance" the drop spindles with my grinder. I dont think it will take more than a 2 washer thickness to clearance it. I measured the rims offset and they are all the same. I thought possibly there was a front and rear set, but they are the same. Part of me wants to call Jakes and raise cain. I bought a kit for a reason. So it would work when installed. I have also installed enough lift kits on 4x4's to know mods are sometimes required to kits ordered.

saltbranch

I bought package 3 from from Jakes Combo for a 2012 Yamaha Drive. IT has 22x10x10 Swamp Fox tires

seoighs

'Doesn't seem right. I've got the same wheel/tire size with Jake's lift on my Yamaha G29 (Drive)...and have nearly an inch of clearance on each side. I'd be sure to get Jake's on the phone before I broke out the grinder.

sportcoupe

What's rubbing, tire or wheel? If tire make sure they are not over inflated.

saltbranch

The rim is rubbing the spindle

slonomo

I'd call Jake's and ask their opinion. They know their products the best out of any of us. I wouldn't take a guess on front suspension work, could be lethal.

saltbranch

I talked to Jakes and got sent to a Tech with my problem. The Tech I spoke with told me there have been issues on the Yamahas and that grinding material from the drop arm is advised to provide clearance. According to the Tech removing up to a 1/4" will not effect the integrity.