Whats wrong with my suspension?

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dodgeman200236426@yahoo.com's avatar
Whats wrong with my suspension?
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dodgeman
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Alright i have a 2002 dodge dakota with an air ride technologies parallel 4 link kit that i let a shop install(unfortunately). Well now when i drive the truck low i hear a grinding noise coming from the rear of the truck. Im guessing its the pinion angle thats off but i just wanted some opinions on this and how to fix it, any help would be appreciated guys, thanks.
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AVTekk
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could the driveshaft be too long? look for wear marks on the pinion and stuff also to see if its hitting things.

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dodgeman
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Ok will do im hoping that maybe its something i could fix easily but that usually isnt the case. I also for some reason dont get a lot of lift from my rear bags also, they are firestone f9000 sleeve bags mounted behind the axle does anyone have an idea of whats up with that.
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DOWNSUB
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CAN YOU POST PIC ? IT WOULD BE BETTER TO SEE IT.
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Twisted Galant
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amen lol. The grinding noise could be many things. The axle could be rubbing the tranny tunnl. Pinoin could be off. ETC. But the main thing is if the pinion is set right at ride hieght
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kboring
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Edited: 7/13/2006 9:52:58 PM by kboring

I'd definatley take that back...Is the bag cup just tacked on?? I cant get a god look at it
post photo
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kboring
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Thats prolly your driveshaft hitting something under the truck, like a crossmember
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dodgeman
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Nah its not tacked on, not to say its fully welded either, and yeah i should take it back, but then again i should kick my own ass, i have a friend who is a certified welder and we could have done it but im confused on pinion angles and all that good stuff. The truck is at my dad's house right now if i get a chance i'll take some fresh pics of the rear at different pressures maybe that would help out.
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dodgeman
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Ohh yeah i forgot to mention when im driving low if i accelerate fast from a complete stop it grinds too, dunno if that would help you guys help me but its worth mentioning.
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downplz
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Well the bushing on the panhard bar deffinatly isnt set up right, could just be me though lol