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Hello, I am in the middle of replacing my trucks axle bushings and radius arm bushings and I noticed there are two holes where the axle bushing bolts to. My truck does have a 5 inch lift. I am wondering why there are two holes and if I put the truck back together using the lower hole if it would lift my truck at all? Thanks in advance!
What lift kit? That pivot bracket on my Superlift kit has two holes. The top hole is for the 4” lift and you would use the bottom hole for the 6” kit. You need to use the one designed for your lift.
The direct answer to your question is: No, using the lower holes will not give you anymore lift. Using the correct bracket holes brings the camber angle back into range for a proper alignment.
I’m not sure the brand of the lift kit is but when looking at the axle in the lower holes the wheels looked more level my wheels currently look like this \-/ . I am curious why it would not work, is it that my springs are too short?
If they rub the frame at full lock, turning, then you need narrower tires or rims with a wider offset. If the tires rub the fender lip, you need shorter tires or taller springs. The taller the springs, the more you need drop brackets with more "drop". Everything is a tradeoff.
My bigger issue is that all the bolts holding the axle bracket parts have gotten so loose they ovaled everything out so the bolt holes look more like ovals. My plan is to drill the holes as circular as I can get then put some much larger bolts in. My quick project spiraled quickly but I suppose it’s good that I found these issues now.
Most projects on older vehicles, especially modified ones, tend to be a bigger putt than originally anticipated. The fender rubbing is common with large tires. More lift or shorter tires would probably fix that issue or cut the lower portion of the wheel opening.
I’d caution on drilling first… what about the bushings? Will the larger bolts fit, what will you use for bushings?
You should be able to assemble the front end well enough to put it back on its wheels, with all the weight on it and see which produces a more level axle. You’re looking for it to be as straight as you can with full weight. Is it possible it was previously assembled incorrectly? New springs?…?
If you have positive camber - dropping them one hole may solve the camber issue, and the wallowed out mount holes. If not, you may be into removing the brackets, welding, re drilling (concentrically), fitting to solve your camber issues. You can also try a set of adjustable eccentrics to help out with the camber.
Is it possible it was previously assembled incorrectly? New springs?…?
Maybe. It would be helpful if the OP could find some sort of paperwork, part number or some id on the brackets for which brand lift kit was used. I don’t remember seeing 5” lifts. They were usually even numbers but that was back in the 90’s when I lifted my Bronco.
Unfortunately I don’t have any documentation on the lift but it may be a 4 inch and I was just told it was a 5 inch. As for drilling out holes I am only opening the holes on the mounting brackets to slip a bigger bolt in as the old ones were much to small. Nothing connecting to the bushings. It seems that when the lift was installed they did some strange stuff. I should have the project finished by tomorrow.
Thought I would make a quick update. I ended up putting the axle bushing bolt through the original hole and it seams like that was the right choice. Here are some pictures of the completed job. I ended up putting larger bolts in everywhere I could to make all the brackets stronger. I feel pretty good about it, I just need to wait on a few more parts before I test drive it and get it aligned.
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