lift kit problem

hey all I have a little problem I am installing a black diamond 3" lift and right now the front leaf wrap is hitting the steering link between the left and right tire and I can't figure out what I need to correct it... longer shackles..maybe possible to move the link from the bottom of the hub to the top..(dads suggestion) what do you all recommend?? I can get pics later if needed but I am in the garage right now lol 74 cj5 258

 

Yea pics would help.
Tie rod flips are sweet.

 

pics

 

May be just 'cause it's on jacks. Toss the tires on and drop it see what happens.

 

Tie rod flip maybe. Like he said, put it on the ground and check it out.

 

I tried dropping in on the ground it just got worse and slammed into the springs and made steering inpossible...what is involved in a tie rod flip
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There is a taper to drill out and then a new bushing has to be put in.
Someone makes a kit just don't recall who.

 

Google "tie rod flip" and you'll find lots of info.

 

What about a tad longer shackle?

 

well I think I am just going to do the tie rod flip it seems be a plus anyway I look at it. More clearance which is always good and the big plus is my tie rod wont hit my springs lol

 

http://www.goferitoffroad.com/ I did a shackle reversal and it was real close .you could try deg. shiming the diff but this would cure it. I used these . drill /drop in / weld them .I'm happy with them but undercut like 1/8" before welding in the plug . bought the Big Daddy tie rod kit from them too , I thought it was a good price......

 

Yer right I wasn't thinking clear.
Old brain to many gears. R)

 

Are those the correct springs for you vehicle? That's quite a stack of springs you have there. Could the springs be put on backwards? The spring clamp is very close to the tie rod, that's not correct.

 

I was thinking the same thing

 

well I called the manfacturer and gave them the numbers on the springs and thay said it was the right ones that was the first thing I did and than I tired flipping them around and still no luck but ill call them again and double check and see if they have ever had this problem before
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I have the Black Diamond 3" lift kit, and my tie rod is close, but never have had it hit the spring pack, yet....and I've been in some good spots with alot of articulation (river banks, stumps, logs, etc.) and cleared every time. No drag and steers as hard as it always does with manual steering....I do have 5/8" over stock shackles, but that is it. If it helps, there are pics of the rod and springs in my album. Looks like your axle may have drifted ahead slightly after settling onto the packs/perches. My rod is just behind the pack clamp.

 

I had the same problem on my old and new lift...

With my YJ suspension I installed tapered bushings from Tereflex for less than $20 and they do not use a reamer tool just a drill press. Mine hit too, the flip seemed very logical. In fact look how parallel they are now too, no bump steer. Once I put the tub and front end on they are absolutely perfect with my stock pitman arm as my springs in this picture are pretty unsprung. I have around 3" of lift. I would recommend this to anyone installing a lift, to keep the geometry as close to stock as possible.

 

I used a 1 inch lift shackle, worked B - U - Tee- Full !