Recent content by derek_mcelveen

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    Rancho steering stabilizer install question

    I just got this same steering stabilizer and have run into the same issue. Why would Rancho make a special bolt that doesn't thread into the stock steering hole? or at least tell you in the instructions that you have to drill and tap a bigger diameter hole. Seems odd, unless I'm missing...
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    TJ leans towards passenger side

    My R-R spring measures approx. 10-1/8" and my R-L spring measures approx. 10-3/8"....so about 1/4" different in the rear which is hardly noticeable. The front is what drives me crazy. The second picture is the F-R spring and the third picture is the F-L spring. Thanks again for yalls help
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    Changed outside door handles, now door won't open

    I did this a couple months ago to my jeep. It was a PITA. I ran into an issue with some of the tie-rods that connect the locking mechanism to the door handle getting 'restricted' essentially. There is an adjustment on the rod that connects to the handle that allows you to make the handle...
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    TJ leans towards passenger side

    - The lift is less than 2 years old. I've probably only put 6-7k miles on the jeep since the lift was installed. - I will have to get measurements on the rear springs when I get home, I can't remember what they were. I do remember that the rear offset to the passenger side was less than the...
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    TJ leans towards passenger side

    First post here....I have a 2001 Wrangler, it has a 3.25" RC lift kit installed. I just recently noticed that my jeep is leaning towards the passenger side slightly, about .5-.75". I replaced both front coil springs already and the lean is still present. When I measure the spring length...