I am assuming this is a bad thing

[Hurf]

Is it just me or is the nub on the bowed spring in the wrong hole?

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[NJ_Mojave]

Fabtech springs were notorious for this on Superdutys.

If I’m not mistaken…I believe others on here have posted about this…or at least posted a picture with bent springs.

 

[JTR178]

Just realized who you are. See you next Wednesday morning, bud.

 

[BuckSawLilandtheGoose]

Just realized who you are. See you next Wednesday morning, bud.

Lmao yup its me

 

[BuckSawLilandtheGoose]

I think I'm just gonna order a new set from River City Offroad tomorrow.

Thanks everyone for the assistance!!

 

[redrider]

Look closely at the lower mounting perch, on the axle. Looks as though you may have bottomed out hard on the bumpstop, causing the deformation and misalignment. Is this a diesel? I also see an out of kilter link from the sway bar to the axle. Don't know what it is called, motorcycles do not have them.

 

[BuckSawLilandtheGoose]

Look closely at the lower mounting perch, on the axle. Looks as though you may have bottomed out hard on the bumpstop, causing the deformation and misalignment. Is this a diesel? I also see an out of kilter link from the sway bar to the axle. Don't know what it is called, motorcycles do not have them.

Nope not a diesel. I will take a closer look again today. thanks!

 

[Mac]

Might also try some Daystar lower pads to correct the bowing, they sell them on Amazon, they are designed to prevent or correct spring bow.

 

[Lynn_F]

I've seen a few threads on here about spring bow. Most of them involve replacing the lower spring isolator/perch due to the factory isolator/perch being so flimsy. A few weeks ago I added 2" spacers and rancho geo brackets to my 3.5" Skyjacker coil spring lift. I had the Skyjacker coils for 37k miles prior to installing the spacers and never noticed the springs bowing very badly. After the spacers (I also installed the Metalcloak spring isolators)the spring on the driver side bowed severely. I decided the spacers were a bad idea and ordered Evo 4.5" springs. Evo springs are now installed and....same shitty bow. I am going to raise my upper CAs to the next hole up on the geo brackets. I'm pretty sure I have ~10° of caster right now but she drives like a dream!! I hope that takes care of the bow...if it doesn't, I'm going to replace the upper isolators.

 

[Mac]

I've seen a few threads on here about spring bow. Most of them involve replacing the lower spring isolator/perch due to the factory isolator/perch being so flimsy. A few weeks ago I added 2" spacers and rancho geo brackets to my 3.5" Skyjacker coil spring lift. I had the Skyjacker coils for 37k miles prior to installing the spacers and never noticed the springs bowing very badly. After the spacers (I also installed the Metalcloak spring isolators)the spring on the driver side bowed severely. I decided the spacers were a bad idea and ordered Evo 4.5" springs. Evo springs are now installed and....same shitty bow. I am going to raise my upper CAs to the next hole up on the geo brackets. I'm pretty sure I have ~10° of caster right now but she drives like a dream!! I hope that takes care of the bow...if it doesn't, I'm going to replace the upper isolators.

Did you replace the lower perches? Should try the Daystar ones if you haven’t.

 

[Lynn_F]

Did you replace the lower perches? Should try the Daystar ones if you haven’t.

Yep, I bought and installed the Metalcloak ones.

 

[Pescado]

This is why I have the pros work on my truck…I’ll just mess something up if I do it myself.

other than that I have nothing to add ??‍

 

[Lynn_F]

This is why I have the pros work on my truck…I’ll just mess something up if I do it myself.

other than that I have nothing to add ??‍

I honestly used to feel the same way...this is my 3rd Jeep and the only 1 I've touched the suspension on. I have learned a ton on this forum and feel liberated to be able to troubleshoot and work on it myself. Admittedly, I have had more discretionary income to throw at this Jeep vs my other 2 Wranglers but I also worry much less knowing I can diagnose and repair it myself!!

 

[Mac]

This is why I have the pros work on my truck…I’ll just mess something up if I do it myself.

other than that I have nothing to add ??‍

Lol, lots of stories on here about “pros” installing stuff wrong, backwards or not following the instructions. I put the majority of them at dealer level or slightly higher. I prefer to know what is installed on my Jeep and that it is installed as the manufacturer intended.

 

[Pescado]

Lol, lots of stories on here about “pros” installing stuff wrong, backwards or not following the instructions. I put the majority of them at dealer level or slightly higher. I prefer to know what is installed on my Jeep and that it is installed as the manufacturer intended.

I trust Off Road Warehouse here in San Diego. I agree some pros mess stuff up but if you pay a REPUTABLE shop to do something and down the road that something goes south they will fix their mistake at no cost. They installed my Terraflex lift and so far its been hassle free.

I would never have a dealer do anything besides something warranty related.

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