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Jeep Lean

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by 57cj5, May 29, 2018.

  1. 57cj5

    57cj5 Member

    My ‘57 with the 3 in black diamond lift daystar shackles leans to driver side. Lift is about 10 years old. The driver side shackle leans back more than the passenger side. Time for new lift? Recommendations?
    Thanks
    Paul



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  2. ITLKSEZ

    ITLKSEZ Hope for the best, prepare for the worst

    You could try swapping the springs from left to right before you go as far as buying a new lift.

    These will have a little extra weight on the left side since the drivetrain is offset to the left a little, plus the driver. If the springs are sagging a little, the swap might fix it. Otherwise you could always shim the passengers side down a little with shims between the axles and springs.
     
  3. rejeep

    rejeep Well-Known Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    I would loosen everything back up and check/set spring preload...
     
  4. timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

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  5. TIm E

    TIm E Aggressively average

    You guys over-complicate things. Get a plus-sized girlfriend, problem solved :whistle:
     
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  6. PeteL

    PeteL If it wasn't for physics, and law enforcement... 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    :watch:
     
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  7. wheelie

    wheelie beeg dummy 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor

    Something about a 10' pole comes to mind.

    Anyway, yea, they all lean. Always have. It's been discussed here over and over and over again.
     
  8. Beach66Bum

    Beach66Bum 1966 Tuxedo Park Mark IV 2024 Sponsor

    It's just the Jeep "Wink" ;)
     
  9. Keys5a

    Keys5a Sponsor

    As suggested previously, it might not be a bad idea to try swapping front springs left-for-right. I have done this before and improved things, though it still wasn't perfectly level. I also found spring eye bushings that were damaged that needed replacing while swapping springs.
    Good luck!
    -Donny
     
  10. 71CJ54WD

    71CJ54WD Sponsor

    I bought a black diamond lift with daystar shackles yesterday and now I see this! Glad I'll be able to excuse the inevitable lean
     
  11. Warloch

    Warloch Did you say Flattie??? Staff Member

    Jeep Lean is brought to you by your doctor and/or wife, telling you that you drink/eat too much... Its the only way they feel you will listen :censored:
     
  12. Norcal69

    Norcal69 Out of the box thinker 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    I am running a 1/4" shim made out of flat bar under the right side of my jeep. Took 10 mins to make and 20 min to install.
     
  13. Muzikp

    Muzikp Active Member

    Similar here. I ran some galvanized washers (3 I think) on top of each body mount bushing on the drivers side. It gives the illusion of level and the washers are hardly noticeable.
     
  14. Norcal69

    Norcal69 Out of the box thinker 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    That way works too. Mine shim is in between the spring and axle tube.
     
  15. 57cj5

    57cj5 Member

    thanks for the input guys. Plenty of options. I guess measuring from bumper to ground front and rear...take the difference from other side and adjust that much?