I am so done with these Spohn arms. Can I go back to the stock arms with the 2/4 drop I have added or am I stuck with this set up? I am ordering Bilstein 4600's all around for a better ride. Any input would be great, Thanks.
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TylerB
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I've been running stock arms for 5years with a 5" rear drop with zero issues. The tires not centered in the wheel wells bothers a lot of people, but I just lived with it. Pinion angle isn't perfect, but it's close enough. Like I said I've had no issues with the setup, your case may different.
Could always buy the Illicit brackets to correct all this and use the stock arms.
Could always buy the Illicit brackets to correct all this and use the stock arms.
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gonzo1968
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What air bags are you using. How much lower can I go with bags?
DireRam
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I contacted illicit customs and he gave me a promo code for us RamForum guys I don't think there is going to be a group buy.
I contacted illicit customs and he gave me a promo code for us RamForum guys I don't think there is going to be a group buy.
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gonzo1968
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Thanks, I will contact Illicit.
TylerB
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I forgot to mention that I do have Spohn's adjustable panhard bar with the regular.
After seeing all the issues with their Del-sphere joint I'm really glad it never bothered me enough to fork over the cash for the adjustable upper and lower links
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gonzo1968
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Illicit did mention that the adj. bar will help fix the wheel issue with their brackets. He recommends me using the cut brackets because I want to go lower than 4 inches.
bgray
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So far from one install, axle brackets came off in pieces. So it likely wont be easy to go back to stock with the cut brackets IF thats an issue for you. I plan on using the NONE cut bracekts with my air system. It'll give me better angles and axle postion, maybe not bang on perfect, but better then it is currently.
My Truck with no air in system
Fulll air
Has ART kit
My Truck with no air in system
Fulll air
Has ART kit
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So far from one install, axle brackets came off in pieces. So it likely wont be easy to go back to stock with the cut brackets IF thats an issue for you. I plan on using the NONE cut bracekts with my air system. It'll give me better angles and axle postion, maybe not bang on perfect, but better then it is currently.
My Truck with no air in system
Fulll air
Has ART kit[/QUOTE
I cut my brackets off in 1 piece,with a little bit of grinding they could be welded back on. You just need a little talent with a torch,and they're removable in one piece. I did weld the Illicit Cut Brackets on in a couple places,as I don't plan on getting rid of this truck for awhile,and when I do,i'll re-install the original housing with 3.21 gears. This housing has new 3.55's and a Tru Trac posi,so it won't go with the truck anyways when I go to sell it or trade it off.
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Not to take away from Ryan at Illicit, just putting out all the options on the table for fixes, there is also Inez Hotrod and customs. they also make a rear bracket that is cut only and they also have a lot more stuff, there are a few posts floating around they are discussed in. From what I have read both these guys make a great product that solves alot of issues in the 4th gen when dropped.
Also SKWURLZ on the forum has mad his own arms that are far better and stout than the spohns without the issues with the spohns. They are a expensive but worth it if you still want to retain the ability to adjust your suspension.
One thing I'm thinking of doing it lopping off the spohn junk bushings and welding on new better ends without issues. Got too much $$$ in the spohns to just throw away, cause I also cant sell them to someone knowing their issues and maintenance required.
Also SKWURLZ on the forum has mad his own arms that are far better and stout than the spohns without the issues with the spohns. They are a expensive but worth it if you still want to retain the ability to adjust your suspension.
One thing I'm thinking of doing it lopping off the spohn junk bushings and welding on new better ends without issues. Got too much $$$ in the spohns to just throw away, cause I also cant sell them to someone knowing their issues and maintenance required.
bgray
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So far from one install, axle brackets came off in pieces. So it likely wont be easy to go back to stock with the cut brackets IF thats an issue for you. I plan on using the NONE cut bracekts with my air system. It'll give me better angles and axle postion, maybe not bang on perfect, but better then it is currently.
My Truck with no air in system
Fulll air
Has ART kit[/QUOTE
I cut my brackets off in 1 piece,with a little bit of grinding they could be welded back on. You just need a little talent with a torch,and they're removable in one piece. I did weld the Illicit Cut Brackets on in a couple places,as I don't plan on getting rid of this truck for awhile,and when I do,i'll re-install the original housing with 3.21 gears. This housing has new 3.55's and a Tru Trac posi,so it won't go with the truck anyways when I go to sell it or trade it off.
Yah thats what the Sowardcustoms said to, hell swap rear ends. For me up in Canada i have much less availability then in the states for rear ends if i need a stock housing.
Still on the fence which route i'll take, what I do like about the Cut brackets is that it will get rid of the mount that bottoms out against my frame
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For me it was easier to take the mounts out in pieces but I didnt plan on welding them back in either I used a plasma cutter Im always too cautious when cutting right next to the axle tube. I also welded mine in the places I could get too.
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