Front Drive Axle Angles

By GRB
November 11, 2008 in Gen III & Gen IV V8 Engines (LS-Based)

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GRB

Posted November 11, 2008

Hello,

I have a 2008 Silverado and would like to add a leveling spacer on top of the front struts. Most of the lift manufactures have a 2" spacer but I would like to make a 3" spacer for my truck. My concern is the front axle angles and the steering ball angles. Should I be worried about this and what is the maximum axle angle? Does anyone else see any technical issues with this idea?

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