2007 txt new shocks, springs still leans 3/4" left

DaveTM · 01-23-2015, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by beach cart

I guess, I'm a slow kgsc. I will pick same point on from both sides and do the measurements.

Your not slow by any means. I have you easily beat by a 6 to 1 margin.

BTW, if none of this works, just post your address. I'll come down....I'll buy a few kegs, we can invite ScottyB and anyone else who wants to come.....and we will have your cart leaning anyway you want within no time!!!

Dave

beach cart · 01-24-2015, 11:21 PM

OK its update time, I swapped the springs around today and it made less then 1/4" difference.
The spring mounts are not bent, and the shock mounts are good. I know this is a subject that's been beat to death, but with a rear seat its more pronounced. I have thought about the following for maybe a fix.
1. Replace driver side leaf spring with a heavy duty.
2. Manufacture plates or plate to go on top of lift kit plate.
3. Try raising front left using Jake's long travel spring holes. (Drop down one hole to lift that side.
4. Have new lift block made for the left side.
Any ideas are appreciated.

sportcoupe · 01-25-2015, 08:42 AM

I'm disappointed that swapping springs didn't fix it. I would have bet a 12 pack it would. Are you taking your measurements to the frame or body? I'm assuming frame. The body isn't very consistent due to flex.

You could fabricate longer rear spring shackles for just the drivers side. Just remove the shackles and trace them out on some flat steel of about equal thickness with the holes spaced about 1" further apart making the shackle overall longer.

beach cart · 01-25-2015, 09:21 AM

Sport Coupe , I am measuring from frame not body.
The spring shackles sound like a great idea. Do I need to remove the tire and lift block etc. Or just just jack the rear left from the shaft tube to take some pressure off to remove and trace.
If it needs 3/4" more lift do you need to change hole down just that much or more like to one in. for deflection.

sportcoupe · 01-25-2015, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beach cart

Sport Coupe , I am measuring from frame not body.
The spring shackles sound like a great idea. Do I need to remove the tire and lift block etc. Or just just jack the rear left from the shaft tube to take some pressure off to remove and trace.
If it needs 3/4" more lift do you need to change hole down just that much or more like to one in. for deflection.

Jack from frame (left side) and let rear axle droop. That will allow you to remove shackle. Tire stays on.

You won't be able to use the same shackle by just re-drilling holes, there isn't enough material. You will need to find some steel about the same width and thickness and make two new pieces for the driver side.

beach cart · 01-25-2015, 02:43 PM

Thanks sportcoupe, I have 1 1/2" x1/4" flat stock and I am making them up. Found something interesting, shackles right are drilled 3/8" and are 5 1/2" center to center, the left is 5 1/4".

beach cart · 01-25-2015, 07:46 PM

Not enough time, that work thing tomorrow, I'll update late in the week when done.

beach cart · 01-27-2015, 10:44 PM

I've decided to try an extra block 1" taller aluminum block on top of the Jake's 2" axle block same size. Had some scrap around, just about the right side. Will this change shock reaction or ride much?. Guess we'll see. Waiting on some longer u bolt s from mlcs.

01-25-2015, 08:42 AM	#13
sportcoupe Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 2,760	Re: 2007 txt new shocks, springs still leans 3/4" left I'm disappointed that swapping springs didn't fix it. I would have bet a 12 pack it would. Are you taking your measurements to the frame or body? I'm assuming frame. The body isn't very consistent due to flex. You could fabricate longer rear spring shackles for just the drivers side. Just remove the shackles and trace them out on some flat steel of about equal thickness with the holes spaced about 1" further apart making the shackle overall longer.

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01-24-2015, 11:21 PM	#12
beach cart Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Jacksonville Beach, FL Posts: 606	OK its update time, I swapped the springs around today and it made less then 1/4" difference. The spring mounts are not bent, and the shock mounts are good. I know this is a subject that's been beat to death, but with a rear seat its more pronounced. I have thought about the following for maybe a fix. 1. Replace driver side leaf spring with a heavy duty. 2. Manufacture plates or plate to go on top of lift kit plate. 3. Try raising front left using Jake's long travel spring holes. (Drop down one hole to lift that side. 4. Have new lift block made for the left side. Any ideas are appreciated.

01-25-2015, 09:21 AM	#14
beach cart Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Jacksonville Beach, FL Posts: 606	Sport Coupe , I am measuring from frame not body. The spring shackles sound like a great idea. Do I need to remove the tire and lift block etc. Or just just jack the rear left from the shaft tube to take some pressure off to remove and trace. If it needs 3/4" more lift do you need to change hole down just that much or more like to one in. for deflection.

01-25-2015, 02:43 PM	#16
beach cart Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Jacksonville Beach, FL Posts: 606	Thanks sportcoupe, I have 1 1/2" x1/4" flat stock and I am making them up. Found something interesting, shackles right are drilled 3/8" and are 5 1/2" center to center, the left is 5 1/4".

01-25-2015, 07:46 PM	#17
beach cart Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Jacksonville Beach, FL Posts: 606	Not enough time, that work thing tomorrow, I'll update late in the week when done.

01-27-2015, 10:44 PM	#18
beach cart Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Jacksonville Beach, FL Posts: 606	I've decided to try an extra block 1" taller aluminum block on top of the Jake's 2" axle block same size. Had some scrap around, just about the right side. Will this change shock reaction or ride much?. Guess we'll see. Waiting on some longer u bolt s from mlcs.