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Thread: Fabtech lift alignment problems

  1. #1
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    Default Fabtech lift alignment problems

    Hi, I was wondering if there is anyone out there with a 2WD chevy silverado with a 4" fabtech lift.

    My problem is that since the lift I can never get the wheels aligned properly. I told fabtech about it but they dont seem to care much about my problem. Even if it is aligned it will only be that way for a little while.

    The kit came with lift spindles, lift blocks (rear) front and rear shocks, and all the hardware.
    1991 Chevy Silverado 2WD Fabtech 4" lift
    6.2 Diesel
    Fresh Overhaul
    Reman injectors
    Reman IP
    Soon to be turboed!!!

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    Default Lost Alignment?

    Spend time to find why the alignment is lost in short order. Do you have a dropped idler arm, and pitman too, or?
    99 GMC SUB, 2500, 4x4, 6.5 TD (F) #H32 enhanced blk, Phaser timing set, B&D IC, 3" ATS exh, K&N w/prefilter, 4WD NVG 246, 4L80E kevlar Transgo off road/tow mods/B&M supercooler, 14 FF MagTec w/locker 3.42:1, 9.25" IFS frt/diff 3.42:1 w/ARB locker, AutoMeter Boost & pre-turbo pyro meter, 12,000 lb hydro winch, Warn classic bumper w/brushguard & diesel scoop, Max E-torq Stage 3, hi pop inj, oil bypass sys, on board air comp for front ARB locker & tire inflation, DynaView driving/auto-cornering lts, DZ nerfs, A/T 285/75/16 SilentArmor 3750 lb rated on 3750 lb rated Alcoa, 3 IP drivers 2 r spares.

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    Well I am trying different things to fix this problem. I found out that one of my upper control arms were bent so I repaced both of them with arms from a 2500 (much stronger) and replaced the bushings.

    Now with all that stuff on it looks much better even when not properly aligned. Hopefully my problems might be fixed.. I find out if it realy works when I get it aligned tomorrow...

    As for the droped pitman arm they are still stock the lift did not require for any of those parts to be changed because all the lift is from the spindle.

    Does anyone know of a place to buy heavyduty ball joints and bushings.
    Because where I live my truck gets a beating. And I keep wearing my ones out. I have the "MOOG" brand balljoints..
    1991 Chevy Silverado 2WD Fabtech 4" lift
    6.2 Diesel
    Fresh Overhaul
    Reman injectors
    Reman IP
    Soon to be turboed!!!

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    Default "Problem Solver"

    Quote Originally Posted by belizean6.2

    Does anyone know of a place to buy heavyduty ball joints and bushings.
    Because where I live my truck gets a beating. And I keep wearing my ones out. I have the "MOOG" brand balljoints..
    I stand corrected about the dropped parts, thanks.

    MOOG "Problem Solver" parts are real heavy duty and can be bought from major parts/race suppliers. Try http://www.summitracing.com/

    There are real heavy tierods and ends in aftermarket. http://bulletproofsteering.com/gmifstierod.html

    Good luck.........
    99 GMC SUB, 2500, 4x4, 6.5 TD (F) #H32 enhanced blk, Phaser timing set, B&D IC, 3" ATS exh, K&N w/prefilter, 4WD NVG 246, 4L80E kevlar Transgo off road/tow mods/B&M supercooler, 14 FF MagTec w/locker 3.42:1, 9.25" IFS frt/diff 3.42:1 w/ARB locker, AutoMeter Boost & pre-turbo pyro meter, 12,000 lb hydro winch, Warn classic bumper w/brushguard & diesel scoop, Max E-torq Stage 3, hi pop inj, oil bypass sys, on board air comp for front ARB locker & tire inflation, DynaView driving/auto-cornering lts, DZ nerfs, A/T 285/75/16 SilentArmor 3750 lb rated on 3750 lb rated Alcoa, 3 IP drivers 2 r spares.

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