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Frost · 10-02-2007, 06:28 PM

ok I have installed the 12.5" extender kit :-P I like the way the chassi look 2nd hole from inside, but I'm using the 2nd hole from outside for better ground clearance.

But yesterday I noticed when i put the chassis on a flat surface, the front & rear axles don't seat flat to the ground (flat surface). Rear axle is ..slightly.. tilted upwards on the right side

I've checked the shocks mounting, they're not too tight or binding. Upper and lower linkages are same length respectively. All shocks are fully extended.

Any ideas

where to check..

goobs · 10-02-2007, 08:53 PM

yea look down ur chassis rails and see if they're twisted.
if they are then thats the problem cuz my chassis rails on the stock grc were like that and my cantis wouldnt opperate right.

Natedog · 10-02-2007, 10:08 PM

Pics?

Frost · 10-02-2007, 11:52 PM

...still in factory now. Will show u some photos when i reach home...

Frost · 10-03-2007, 10:59 AM

fetish · 10-03-2007, 09:43 PM

I noticed the same thing with mine the other day but it turned out I didn't drill the shock mounting holes in the same position on each of the rails (did the stretch before the 12.5" kit was available). I would also measure each shocks to see if they are equal length as they ultimately determine how far the axel drops from the chassis. if one was a little shorter then it would look like the pic you posted.

Natedog · 10-03-2007, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fetish

I noticed the same thing with mine the other day but it turned out I didn't drill the shock mounting holes in the same position on each of the rails (did the stretch before the 12.5" kit was available). I would also measure each shocks to see if they are equal length as they ultimately determine how far the axel drops from the chassis. if one was a little shorter then it would look like the pic you posted.

X2 and check the shock mount holes in the chassis...could be factory defect not located same on both pieces.

10-02-2007, 06:28 PM	#1
Frost Rock Stacker Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Malacca Posts: 56	GRC axle alignment ok I have installed the 12.5" extender kit :-P I like the way the chassi look 2nd hole from inside, but I'm using the 2nd hole from outside for better ground clearance. But yesterday I noticed when i put the chassis on a flat surface, the front & rear axles don't seat flat to the ground (flat surface). Rear axle is ..slightly.. tilted upwards on the right side I've checked the shocks mounting, they're not too tight or binding. Upper and lower linkages are same length respectively. All shocks are fully extended. Any ideas where to check..

10-02-2007, 08:53 PM	#2
goobs RCC Addict Join Date: May 2007 Location: pasadena, tx Posts: 1,108	yea look down ur chassis rails and see if they're twisted. if they are then thats the problem cuz my chassis rails on the stock grc were like that and my cantis wouldnt opperate right.

10-02-2007, 10:08 PM	#3
Natedog I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Corruptifornia Posts: 12,107	Pics?

10-02-2007, 11:52 PM	#4
Frost Rock Stacker Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Malacca Posts: 56	...still in factory now. Will show u some photos when i reach home...

10-03-2007, 10:59 AM	#5
Frost Rock Stacker Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Malacca Posts: 56

10-03-2007, 09:43 PM	#6
fetish Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australlia Posts: 27	I noticed the same thing with mine the other day but it turned out I didn't drill the shock mounting holes in the same position on each of the rails (did the stretch before the 12.5" kit was available). I would also measure each shocks to see if they are equal length as they ultimately determine how far the axel drops from the chassis. if one was a little shorter then it would look like the pic you posted.

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