Front Springs bowed!!

[bleda2002]

Thank you. I will give this a try.

Watch this video if you need a step by step

If you want written instructions look up Clayton lift kit instructions off their site.

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[OHJeeper]

Thank you. I will give this a try.

Doing it with the wheels on really helps when you're doing it solo. You can manipulate the axle forward/backward by hand and it will roll on the tire.

The only thing that might give you trouble is the caster because you're rotating the axle on its axis and the CA's on the other side are fighting that (doing their job!)

 

[ShadowsPapa]

He can also use a ratchet strap to manipulate the axle into position.

I did jack the truck up and put stands under the frame, and set the front axle on small stands so it wasn't hanging down pulling on things. This way it was like being on the ground but my nose and gut cleared the bottom of the truck.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

He can also use a ratchet strap to manipulate the axle into position.

I did jack the truck up and put stands under the frame, and set the front axle on small stands so it wasn't hanging down pulling on things. This way it was like being on the ground but my nose and gut cleared the bottom of the truck.

BTW, folks - if you have a drain in your garage - duct tape over it before disassembling your Jeeps........ just a little tip. I ain't gonna say how I came to decide to do that..........

 

[Lunentucker]

If you have a winch you can move them easy ?

 

[bleda2002]

You get a chance to adjust them?

 

[2020GladRubicon]

Not yet, I am getting them adjusted tomorrow

 

[SargeDiesel]

Hi y’all!

I have a 2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon with the following mods

- ACOS front bump stops
- Bilstein 5100 Rear shocks
- Terra-flex 3.5” coils with upgraded sway links
- Fox Racing Stabilizer
- RPM 2” aluminum steering kit
- Synergy adjustable Front track bar with relocation bracket
- Synergy Sector Shaft Brace
- Front Upper & Lower Terraflex Alpine adjustable control arms
- Metal cloak correction pads

I am having an issue with the my front springs they are bowing heavily forward (see photos) I just recently installed correction pads & got my truck aligned. My bump stops are now hitting my springs.

Any thoughts?

This was an issue with some of the diesels and the Mopar lift... take a look at the isolators.

 

[2020GladRubicon]

Hey guys, sorry for the late response. I finally had some time to adjust my control arms. Looking for some more feedback from y’all!

Both LCA were correct at 24.50”
Driver UCA was 21 3/4”
Passenger UCA was 21 1/2”

I left the LCA alone and adjusted the UCAs to 20 12/32 per the specs y’all shared with me.

We have a slight improvement. see photos, (passenger side still hits bump stops)

I have still not adjusted away bar links, will do it this weekend. Also, adjusting the control arms took me about 2 hours! Easy project!


Driver side

passenger side

 

[OHJeeper]

Maybe it's the pics/angle, but your drivers side looks way different than the passenger side. Did you look at the pinion angle and not just the CA measurement? Did you ensure that the axle is centered under the bump stop?

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Arm length should be the same left to right.
Don't see those numbers as set in stone. You need to adjust for YOUR lift, your circumstances, your final height and to get the correct angles.
What's correct on Joe's Jeep may not be right for yours.

If it was me, I'd put a level on the spring pads on the axle and make it level.
I'd use control arm lengths only as starting point suggestions - not what it must be when done.

 

[2020GladRubicon]

Maybe it's the pics/angle, but your drivers side looks way different than the passenger side. Did you look at the pinion angle and not just the CA measurement? Did you ensure that the axle is centered under the bump stop?

It is was different, the passenger side is was more bowed. visually it looks centered. How do I ensure it is?

 

[2020GladRubicon]

Arm length should be the same left to right.
Don't see those numbers as set in stone. You need to adjust for YOUR lift, your circumstances, your final height and to get the correct angles.
What's correct on Joe's Jeep may not be right for yours.

If it was me, I'd put a level on the spring pads on the axle and make it level.
I'd use control arm lengths only as starting point suggestions - not what it must be when done.

understood, I wanted to get it per the specs that was shared. Now that I am there we can adjust. By looking at it, I can’t tell if I should be adjusting the upper or lower.

Also, on the passenger side. It looks like it may not be seated properly on the bump stop? I don’t even know if that’s possible, but I may take it apart this weekend.

 

[OHJeeper]

It is was different, the passenger side is was more bowed. visually it looks centered. How do I ensure it is?

Well, to be 100%, I would remove the spring and put a floor jack under one side of the axle. Jack it up until the bump stop touches the spring perch - should be center to center.

Maybe others have another idea, but that's the way I've done it before

 

[OHJeeper]

understood, I wanted to get it per the specs that was shared. Now that I am there we can adjust. By looking at it, I can’t tell if I should be adjusting the upper or lower.

The rule of thumb I've always used is adjust the UCA to center the axle, then the LCA to adjust caster. You might need to fine tune as you go.

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