Finally getting around to installing some aftermarket UCA to compliment my RCD 4-6” lift. Decided to get the box style cognitos. Much overdue for the control arms as the previous owner of my truck installed the lift years ago and im sure my upper ball joints are toasted.
So my first question is how do I know how much my truck is currently lifted?
I know there is a range between the 4-6” but is there a starting point measurement I can go off and get that answer somehow? From top of tire to fender I measure 12” on the button and Im sitting on 315/70/17’s.
The torsion bolts look like they are almost all the way in and my cv angles do have a slight downhill angle towards the tire. But I am not sure as to whether my keys are aftermarket or not. I might need to order some shorter blocks for the rear if I need to bring down the truck with torsion bolt adjusters. The truck is currently sitting dead level and not looking to stink bug.
Second question is what is the optimal measurement between the LCA and the bump stop on the crossmember. Obviously mine are blown out so I will be replacing those at the same time.
Im guessing all of my questions are pretty correlated but I’m a total rookie when it comes to front suspension. Looking for a better ride out of my truck hence finally getting to the UCA’s but want to make sure I do it the right way.
Lastly I’ll leave you with a few pictures of my cv angles, bump stop gaps to the LCA and torsion bolts. The last picture is a little tough to see but there are only a few threads showing towards the heads of the bolts.
Thanks in advance.
So my first question is how do I know how much my truck is currently lifted?
I know there is a range between the 4-6” but is there a starting point measurement I can go off and get that answer somehow? From top of tire to fender I measure 12” on the button and Im sitting on 315/70/17’s.
The torsion bolts look like they are almost all the way in and my cv angles do have a slight downhill angle towards the tire. But I am not sure as to whether my keys are aftermarket or not. I might need to order some shorter blocks for the rear if I need to bring down the truck with torsion bolt adjusters. The truck is currently sitting dead level and not looking to stink bug.
Second question is what is the optimal measurement between the LCA and the bump stop on the crossmember. Obviously mine are blown out so I will be replacing those at the same time.
Im guessing all of my questions are pretty correlated but I’m a total rookie when it comes to front suspension. Looking for a better ride out of my truck hence finally getting to the UCA’s but want to make sure I do it the right way.
Lastly I’ll leave you with a few pictures of my cv angles, bump stop gaps to the LCA and torsion bolts. The last picture is a little tough to see but there are only a few threads showing towards the heads of the bolts.
Thanks in advance.