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Lifting the Rear - Drive Shaft Carrier Bearing Drop or Axle Degree Shims

Romp-A-Taco

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Hey Guys,

I'm looking to lift the rear about 2" I have the Bilstein 5100 in the Rear and not sure what leafs i'll go with yet, but I've been keeping tabs on this post: Leaf Spring Comparison. I have a camper shell now and my rear is really sagging. So, in getting the parts lined up, I was wondering what anyone can recommend in regards to being concerned with the drive shaft alignment and what the best approach is. I've seen some good content out there on installing leaf springs, but not much on the drive shaft side of it. I just want to make sure I get what I need. Any recommendations on what people are running would be rad. Thanks.
 
I have no knowledge on this, but maybe @ARCHIVE can help out? They have quite a bit of experience with leaf springs.
 
Romp-A-Taco said:
Hey Guys,

I'm looking to lift the rear about 2" I have the Bilstein 5100 in the Rear and not sure what leafs i'll go with yet, but I've been keeping tabs on this post: Leaf Spring Comparison. I have a camper shell now and my rear is really sagging. So, in getting the parts lined up, I was wondering what anyone can recommend in regards to being concerned with the drive shaft alignment and what the best approach is. I've seen some good content out there on installing leaf springs, but not much on the drive shaft side of it. I just want to make sure I get what I need. Any recommendations on what people are running would be rad. Thanks.
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With 2" lift you should not have much issue, I would look into Dobinsons 3/2 or 4/2 leaves. RXT is decent. Dakars have a few issues as you've read.
Its important to make sure your u-joints are in good shape, some have had that as a vibration issue and went on a wild goose chase
 
ARCHIVE said:
With 2" lift you should not have much issue, I would look into Dobinsons 3/2 or 4/2 leaves. RXT is decent. Dakars have a few issues as you've read.
Its important to make sure your u-joints are in good shape, some have had that as a vibration issue and went on a wild goose chase
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Thanks from the info. Yeah, I'm leaning towards Dobinsons as of right now.
 
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