HD rear spring issue TXT

mattco270 · 08-06-2018, 03:35 PM

I installed a 5" jake's lift kit along with a HD spring set. The shackles are now flat against the frame giving a very stiff ride. Any thoughts on what may have gone wrong. Thanks in advance

BBBHC · 08-06-2018, 04:44 PM

HD springs are going to be much stiffer. Can you post a picture?

Sir Nuke · 08-07-2018, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by mattco270

I installed a 5" jake's lift kit along with a HD spring set. The shackles are now flat against the frame giving a very stiff ride. Any thoughts on what may have gone wrong. Thanks in advance

considering what you described above in red, I believe you might have gotten the wrong springs... did you compare the length of the new springs to your stock ones?

the shackles should look like these....

mattco270 · 08-07-2018, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattco270

I installed a 5" jake's lift kit along with a HD spring set. The shackles are now flat against the frame giving a very stiff ride. Any thoughts on what may have gone wrong. Thanks in advance

Thanks for the 2 responses. Unfortunately the old ones are gone to check the measurement. If any one has that dimension that would be helpful.

BBBHC · 08-08-2018, 08:40 AM

Yeah, that's definitely not right. Jake's has a Youtube channel where they have videos showing how to install their different products. I would recommend watching their hd spring installation to see how they do it.

WVHarley · 08-09-2018, 08:49 PM

So you added the diamond plate at the same time you put the lift on? just a general question. Where is he front of the spring mounted? I dont see how that could hav moved position to throw the back that far out. something doesnt add up. How about a few more pics?

08-06-2018, 03:35 PM	#1
mattco270 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Western Mass Posts: 9	HD rear spring issue TXT I installed a 5" jake's lift kit along with a HD spring set. The shackles are now flat against the frame giving a very stiff ride. Any thoughts on what may have gone wrong. Thanks in advance

08-06-2018, 04:44 PM	#2
BBBHC Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 1,720	Re: HD rear spring issue TXT HD springs are going to be much stiffer. Can you post a picture?

08-08-2018, 08:40 AM	#5
BBBHC Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 1,720	Re: HD rear spring issue TXT Yeah, that's definitely not right. Jake's has a Youtube channel where they have videos showing how to install their different products. I would recommend watching their hd spring installation to see how they do it.

08-09-2018, 08:49 PM	#6
WVHarley Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West Virginia Posts: 284	Re: HD rear spring issue TXT So you added the diamond plate at the same time you put the lift on? just a general question. Where is he front of the spring mounted? I dont see how that could hav moved position to throw the back that far out. something doesnt add up. How about a few more pics?

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