I'm working on installing my hydraulic front end lift kit, but have some questions.
My original plan was to mount the rams on the top of the shock, which should make bleeding easier. However, when I do this the upper area of the ram does not seat completely to the cap. The cap has a beveled edge rather than a 90°, so the ram won't sit flush.
When I mount the ram to the bottom of the shock, it does not mount flush to the spring adjuster. There is a groove milled to the inside of the ram into which the spring adjuster fits into. It doesn't appear that the groove is cut deep enough for the length of the collar on the spring adjuster.
I'm wondering if these gaps are acceptable, or have I put something together incorrectly? I'm concerned about putting too much force onto a small area if I leave the gaps.
Here's the order for top mount:
Cap»spring»spacer from kit»shim»spring adjuster
Here's the order for bottom mount:
Cap»ram»spacer from kit»spring»shim»spring adjuster
Cheers
My original plan was to mount the rams on the top of the shock, which should make bleeding easier. However, when I do this the upper area of the ram does not seat completely to the cap. The cap has a beveled edge rather than a 90°, so the ram won't sit flush.
When I mount the ram to the bottom of the shock, it does not mount flush to the spring adjuster. There is a groove milled to the inside of the ram into which the spring adjuster fits into. It doesn't appear that the groove is cut deep enough for the length of the collar on the spring adjuster.
I'm wondering if these gaps are acceptable, or have I put something together incorrectly? I'm concerned about putting too much force onto a small area if I leave the gaps.
Here's the order for top mount:
Cap»spring»spacer from kit»shim»spring adjuster
Here's the order for bottom mount:
Cap»ram»spacer from kit»spring»shim»spring adjuster
Cheers