So 2-3 weeks ago I had my local shop installed my kings shock. When i went to pick my car up I saw that my car had a rake upfront that doesn't evenly lined up with the rear. So I called the shop the next day and told them about the situation they told me that it will fix itself, just put in couple 100 miles or so. So last week went to LA to take my kids to Disneyland to put in the miles that they suggested. Now it seems like nothing changed. Somewhere in the forums I read about the rake issue. But still confuse. (sorry for being a noob) but i had to call my shop back and tell them again that the rake is still happening up front. Give in mind i paid 2k to have it installed, dont flame me for not installing myself. LOL. Anyways, Before i take it in, I know the max on Kings Shocks is about 2" ...that or upgrade the different spring up front to eliminate the rake. So any input will help. What should i do before i take it in?
Need Help: Installed kings shocks rake upfront
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I have Icon springs at the rear. ICON 52700 rear springs.
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YellowSnow
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Stiffer springs and find a new shop...they are clueless
nb rob
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At zero preload, the front coilovers should level the truck, without 2 tons of stuff on the roof.
I can’t tell from the picture, but are you concerned that the front is higher than the rear?
Did you give the shop new rear springs to install?
If the rear is too low, you need to add longer rear springs. I use the icon 2” rear springs.
If the front is too low, the coil over preload needs to be adjusted. I have about 8 threads showing on my driver side coilovers, and 6 on the passenger, and it’s a much higher than yours, and a good match for the icon 2” rears
I can’t tell from the picture, but are you concerned that the front is higher than the rear?
Did you give the shop new rear springs to install?
If the rear is too low, you need to add longer rear springs. I use the icon 2” rear springs.
If the front is too low, the coil over preload needs to be adjusted. I have about 8 threads showing on my driver side coilovers, and 6 on the passenger, and it’s a much higher than yours, and a good match for the icon 2” rears
honda250xtitan
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need more things bolted to the roof for sure.
Bayou_Pro
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YellowSnow
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Agreed..would like to see the kitchen sink up there, maybe a hi-lift and some maxtrax.
Given you're already running the Icon 2" rear springs you may want to look for more stiff rear springs that would provide more lift as well. Icon does offer an overland spring that may suit your needs better given the load on top and to clarify everyone else's point I'm seeing the front is higher than the rear?
The rear is higher than the front. Just want the front to level with the rear. Or have it leveled it out all around .
I do have a hi- lift and maxtraxx but not installed. Lol... kitchen sink maybe my next mod upgrade
atchcraft
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It’s most likely not going to “fix itself”, but it does need time to settle in. Drive it for a while, then take it back to the shop and have them adjust your front coils. It’s easy to do and not that big of a deal. There are a lot of things to factor in when setting up a suspension, but I’m sure that a couple of turns of adjustment will get you where you need to be. I’m sure your shop will take care of you.
Also, if you normally have a lot of gear in your truck, or do a lot of camping, load it up and see how it rides and handles then, before you make a lot of changes. Mine has a bit of rake, but it’s set up t haul and wheel with a metric f@ck ton of stuff.
Will do. I just took off my gear when we headed to LA. Probably why it didnt settle in yet. I'll just have the shop look at it still.
MTN4RNR
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As others have said, the coils will settle some, but the fronts will as well. Load it down and hit the trail for a trip as it is. That will help "break in" your springs, so that when they do any adjustments, things have already settled and they can make one more adjustment. These suspension systems, while generally being factory replacements, do need tuning to get things right. I had to have my coilovers adjusted after about a thousand miles to dial things in. Definitely not the installer's fault because every vehicle's weight distribution is different, so be sure to remember that if they want to charge you for the adjustment.
