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after installing my 1.25" RC body lift im having troubles getting my front bumper to align correctly. it sits about 3/8" lower than it did before, and you can see the rivets that are normally hidden by the bumper cover. im 99% sure that there was nothing in the way and that all the "clips" for the bumper were in the slots.

 

I cut a 2x4 just wide enough to fit inbetween the two bumper mounts, and jacked them up. i got the rear of the bumper up where it should be, but the front is still too low, and it will not go up any further.

 

Does anyone know where i can find a procedure on how to adjust this? so far i have about 2 1/2+ hours into this and its getting a little annoying. any thoughts would be greatly appreciated

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Travis that sucks that you are having trouble with the final adjustment. I think it will be very hard for anyone to help without being there to see what is going on. My suggestion is to take a deep breath, and take your time. Maybe call RC and see if they have any suggestions. Good luck man and keep us posted.

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im confused... the front bracket is bolt on, could you have put it on upside down or in the wrong holes? mine bolted right on i had more problems iwth the rear than the front... i still have to go back and trim some more metal down on the rear where its interfering

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travishale84

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i messed with it some more, and no i dont have the mounts backwards. it just sits about 3/8" lower than it used to. my rear bumper was great! might be off a little as far as being square, but it isnt off by much. my gf's dad owns an autobody shop when his work load slows down i will ask him what he suggests. thanks for the replies.

 

on a good note i just put on my 2.25 inlet to3.5" outlet stainless exhaust tips on. looks pretty friggin sweet!

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