Lift kit installed, side to side difference exaggerated

[Redbaron73]

Yessir, and I truly apologize that we didn't make that clearer earlier.

I was "HYPER FOCUSED" on the springs...damned be all to everything else---especially some stupid piece of plastic!!!

Should have known better. And of course the installation instructions for the springs did not exist, so this post sequence is the first I have ever heard about those parts. Always learning!!


Are the fronts similar? Do they too have different size correction pads?

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[Redbaron73]

Also there is a variance in the differnce based on how much fuel I have. Will be interesting to see how this ends up once I get the pads positioned properly.

 

[JimLee]

I was "HYPER FOCUSED" on the springs...damned be all to everything else---especially some stupid piece of plastic!!!

Should have known better. And of course the installation instructions for the springs did not exist, so this post sequence is the first I have ever heard about those parts. Always learning!!


Are the fronts similar? Do they too have different size correction pads?

The fronts should be the same as each other, no L and no R.

 

[JimLee]

Also there is a variance in the differnce based on how much fuel I have. Will be interesting to see how this ends up once I get the pads positioned properly.

I think you will notice much less of an effect with different fuel levels, the pads being on the wrong side amplified what is normal. I don't notice a difference on mine but I rarely let my fuel get below 1/2 tank. Of course we all have different loadouts, let us know how it turns out.

 

[hoag4147]

I’m sorry... I didn’t realize that Maximus uses RK springs, I could have been more help in my post # 6 made back in November......

Seems like there is always a catch lol
I remember you adding the additional 1/2” to the front passenger because everyone walks around with a measuring tape

 

[4xFUN]

I was "HYPER FOCUSED" on the springs...damned be all to everything else---especially some stupid piece of plastic!!!

Should have known better. And of course the installation instructions for the springs did not exist, so this post sequence is the first I have ever heard about those parts. Always learning!!


Are the fronts similar? Do they too have different size correction pads?

If you are using RK front spring perches / pads, yes they are identical L & R...
However the OEM front spring perches / pads are side specific with the passenger pad being taller-even though the factory uses side specific springs with the taller spring on the passenger side.

Using the RK pads accounted for just under 1/4" of the 3/4" my JLR was leaning on the passenger side after my initial Mopar lift install-the other 1/2" was due to Mopar having the instructions reversed left to right on placement of the front springs per part numbers...

Now the leveling adventure is about to start over...Just installed the new Dana UD44 (wanted 4.88's and no FAD) and this axle has HD steel spring perches with no way to install OEM or aftermarket pads or axle mounted shims. I am also going to replace the Mopar springs with some 2.5" springs and taking a close look at Metalcloak and RK... Will also be replacing the Mopar Fox shocks with longer ones, rest of the suspension/steering (8 Teraflex IR control arms, Fox TS stabilizer and other bits from Teraflex, Rancho and SteerSmarts) I am very happy with.

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