Hey guys! I read a previous post and seems as everyone pretty much has their SAWs cranked with about 2 1/2 inches of thread showing under the adjustment ring. I just put mine on and have 1 1/4 inches of thread showing and it is a mother to crank. Does this seem normal?

I have it supported by the frame on stands and no tires on.

 

Mine aren't a devil to adjust. It takes some muscle, but no problem. Have you tried oil or WD40 on the threads at all? If not, that should help. I haven't had to resort to that and they still turn easily enough for me.

Otherwise, hit the weight room!

 

is it safe to assume you removed the allen stop-screw?

 

Yea! Oh ya I did remove the hex stopper screw. The shot of lubricant did the trick! It was dry and binding. Now it is smooth and not making a horrible screeching sound. I am happily cranking away! Thanks a million!!!!!!!

 

Good deal! Now, only 2 more inches and 100 more revolutions--each!

 

Happily cranking away, huh? Reminds me of something else... I heard that grows hair on your palms!

 

I finished cranking away. Got them set at 2 5/8" of thread. I put the tires back on and took around the block to settle. Final measurements are 4 1/2"????

Stock was drivers front at 34 1/4" from gound to fender and 34 9/16" passenger. Now the driver side is 37 9/16" and passenger side is 38 1/16" Will these settle a bit or do I need to unwind them? Trial and error sucks!

 

You are correct on the trial and error thing, but you will definitely want to bring 'em down a bit.

Mine settled 1/4" or 1/2" in the first week. That is with the weight of the TJM, so you may not experience the same results, or at least that quickly.

You got a lot of lift for as little thread as you have showing. I have 3 4/16" and am at 2.5". I believe others are at similar numbers as I have. Hmmm.

 

Remember your old springs probably sagged quite a bit. So if you went up 4-1/2 you probably sagged at least 1-2 inches, so thats why it seems like a big increase

 

Excellent point! Oh, by the way guys... I added a Revtek 1" diff drop in the front. Is there some sort of test that will tell me for sure whether it is set too high? I haven't cranked them down yet. My OME HD springs in the back are monsters. Got 3" there. If I lower the front, It'll look funny. I'll post some pics later.

Maybe after some I'll have strength to takle the RB 2" body lift tomorrow?