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Offline Nj1986k10

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Lining up the front axle
« on: January 20, 2015, 06:00:52 am »
Im installing a 4 inch lift on my k10. The axle has shifted forward and i cant get it back. What do you guys recommend?
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Offline fitz

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Re: Lining up the front axle
« Reply #1 on: January 20, 2015, 07:18:50 am »
Unbolt all 4 u bolts, both shocks, both brake calipers,and remove the driveshaft. Move the axle into position with a floor jack.
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Offline pholliday1

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Re: Lining up the front axle
« Reply #2 on: January 20, 2015, 10:48:07 am »
I usually use a ratchet strap for pulling/aligning stubborn parts acts as a #extrasetofhands.
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Offline Nj1986k10

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Re: Lining up the front axle
« Reply #3 on: January 20, 2015, 01:09:20 pm »
I was thinking disconnect the brake lines put it on wheels and roll it back. Does anyone see a problem with this?
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Offline fitz

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Re: Lining up the front axle
« Reply #4 on: January 20, 2015, 05:27:52 pm »
  Do you have a floor jack?
  Is the frame safety supported on jack stands?
  Sometimes you gotta manhandle the axle back into place.
  With everything I listed above disconnected, a 10 bolt should move with a little persuasion.
  The problem trying to roll the axle backwards on the tires is that the axle will try to "roll" downward.
  Just take your time. Line up one side at a time. Once you get 1 side lined up, install the U bolts just tight enough to get the spring center pin engaged on the spring pad. Then repeat the process on the other side.
  Are you going to run a new steering arm with the lift?
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Offline Nj1986k10

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Re: Lining up the front axle
« Reply #5 on: January 20, 2015, 05:54:43 pm »
I got it installed. And yes i have a new steering arm
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Offline fitz

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Re: Lining up the front axle
« Reply #6 on: January 20, 2015, 06:37:10 pm »
How did you line it up?
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Offline Nj1986k10

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Re: Lining up the front axle
« Reply #7 on: January 21, 2015, 06:05:17 am »
I lowered the frame more(so i didnt break the brake lines) put on the wheels and rolled it back
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