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Skyjacker 2.5 springs... 5/8" off

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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Brutalowner
Ypur pics tell the tale, however also really check the upper frame shackle mount bushing as well as the famous cab mount bushings. I have had ONE instance (not this application) where springs were obivouslly off on the arch, but under load evened out.
I replaced the shackle bushings, I won't forget that..lol cause I melted the darn fuel return line... So I am still ****** about that... But..Ya anybody that knows trucks can tell just by looking at the pics... They said they couldn't tell anything by the pics... I just laugh and say what a bunch of idiots... So hopefully they don't try and screw me by sending out mismatched springs to mess with me...I'll be ******
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 06:52 PM
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When I put together the spring packs for my 1/2ton dodge I added one extra leaf front and rear on the drivers side because all the old dodges seem to sit low on that side. but your springs were messed up.
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 10:36 PM
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I can't warn enough people about SlyJacker's awful attitude toward the customer. It double irks me that they sell "Jesus Rocks" stickers and then are so nonchalant when you ask them to provide parts that work as advertised. They are the motorhead's equivalent of televangelists!
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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 08:57 AM
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Well I went out and measure my skyjacker springs and the center pin appears to be about 3/4" different between sides. The left side is at ~22 1/4" from the front of the spring and the right side is ~23". No wonder the truck pulls to the right all the time!

guess i'll find out how bad skyjackers customer service is.
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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 02:41 PM
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apwatson50 are the springs the same length. maybe when they made your set they did them in reverse. one who hope that quality control would catch that.
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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Jschlachta
apwatson50 are the springs the same length. maybe when they made your set they did them in reverse. one who hope that quality control would catch that.
didn't measure the length, the spring eyelets at each end are wrapped a different direction, so it would be hard to make them backwards I would think, but maybe not.

I'll try to get a measurement though.

Aaron
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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 12:32 PM
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Did you get replacements?Hey DNRCUSTOMS did the new ones sit level when loaded with fuel?
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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by timberfalls
Did you get replacements?Hey DNRCUSTOMS did the new ones sit level when loaded with fuel?
Yes, I recieved replacements... They were 10 times better, but still off a little.. So I made a 1/2" block out of some steel plate and pinned it to the drivers side pack and called it good... I still don't have the truck done, loaded with fuel or anything... But i think it will be alright... Personally, I am done with skyjackers springs for the old Dodges... I'll have them made to my specs when I need them in the future... Not saying Skyjacker is a bad company, I've had no problems with any of their newer products...
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