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u225 suspension lift pics of parts

November 09, 2014, 11:55:57 am

I leveled my u225 torsalistic  suspension today. very easy with my harbor freight electric impact wrench. I just had to buy a 5 inch long deep well 7/8 socket on ebay ($24) had the shims removed in 30 minuted and raised ride height in back 1". she is riding level now. I attached pics of the items to help others. Just loosened bolts about an inch with hydraulic jacks lifting half way, removed shims 1 shim = 1/4 inch ,( I removed 3) front and back on each side. lowered levelers, tightened bolts...voila not popping a wheelie (loojk) any more!

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Re: u225 suspension lift pics of parts

Reply #1 – November 09, 2014, 12:22:03 pm

Yup, not a difficult job. But, be careful using an impact wrench.  You don't want to tear up the threads.

Did you get to 32-33" ride height (factory spec) at all wheel positions?

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Reply #2 – November 09, 2014, 12:33:10 pm

Thanks to your help Mr Wolf I was able to do this..... to give you the credit!
 I was not sure where to measure from so I measured from the flat of the upper wheel well fiberglass. both front and back are near 40".
I left 1 shim in on all back locations so that I have at least 1 left for future. The back is 1/8 lower than the front now. Should I add shims to the front? back is 40" and front is 401/8" from where I measured.
 

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Reply #3 – November 09, 2014, 12:51:09 pm

The measurement (32-33") is from the flat area inside each wheel well that is behind the tire(s).  It forms the "roof" of that aft area of the wheel well.  It is the only thing near that dimension.

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