It's a weird one, Step 20 says to reuse the locator collars, however their is a page just before that saying use the new gray ones.
Even in an earlier step upon removing those location collars it says to retain them.
Please keep us posted on that. I have all my old parts, so if the issue is in those seats, it should be an easy swap.
already tried that
Ok, so that is ruled out.
the inconsistency is more concerning. so they say a bow is normal. so the straight ones are the problem?
I agree Paul, Part number is part number and black on black is a better look. As far as the "Master Tech" negativity, if a auto mechanic has numerous years at the trade with all the certifications to support that title he should by all means use it and be proud of it. I worked my ass off in college to obtain a Masters degree and every 2 years I take classes to keep up with the latest technology. They are CEU's or Continuing Education Credits. Lastly to JLBuyer, I would like to see my "bigfoot" since I am a Water and Environmental Technician with a Masters Degree...Makes me a Master Tech...LOL..BTW, Love the Jeep and can't wait for mineBoth black and gray perches have the SAME identical part #. So, I don’t know how there could be any difference between the two other than color. If there were, the part #’s would be different. I prefer the black as it is blends in. Respectfully, I think that was a good call by my tech of over 25 years, who has installed tons of lift kits over that span. I understand your logic, but disagree. There are many people that become masters of their respective trade. But we can agree to disagree
I am no expert, but maybe the track bar has something to do with it (how it's set from the factory)? Case in point, for whatever reason, my two springs are bowed equally without one being straighter than the other. Did I get lucky, is my track bar slightly set different from the factory than other? Who knows. Just food for thought.
Someone put an adjustable trac bar on and it didn’t solve it, so ruled that out.
Also some people may think it is caused by using the grey spring seats, I have the grey seats and no bow. So that doesn’t make sense either.
That could fix the bow issue, BUT will that then make the ride quality suffer? I am 100% happy with how my rig rides and fear that if the springs were straight, then that would mean the spring rate would be stiffer. Personally, I don't want that and if Mopar did indeed engineer the springs to have a little bow to ensure ride quality isn't compromised, then asking for anything else is trouble in my humble opinion. Aesthetically, I don't give a rats arse that my springs have a slight, equal bow. If they are functioning as intended, which it appears they are, then I could care less about how a slightly bowed spring looks. Like my dad always said, "when was the last time you looked so good in your vehicle at a stop light, that someone came over and wrote you a check for you next payment". Again, initially it appears to me that this is engineering 101. The Mopar lift has longer, soft springs. Therefore, a little bow is not only expected but intentional. This viewpoint has been shared equally among many reputable, experienced Jeep experts that I have communicated with. Not one single person I have talked to, and lord knows I have talked to many, has said that the springs should be straight. Therefore, I no longer worry at all about the slight bow and am driving my Jeep like I stole it. To this point, not one single issue and it drives very similar to stock. New, 'straight' springs with a stiffer rate and harsher ride just for looks? No thanks
Lmao.. nice.. I needed thatOh fine... Lol!
Hell no! You paid for a "NEW" lift, not one that gets chopped up. Wait until they have the parts and request new ones. I do believe they might have had a problem because they are on backorder, so wait.
