Progressive Problems?

I just installed a set of Progressive 425 HD shocks only to find out they rub the axles. I even took off the lift and they still rub. Has anyone else had this problem?
Any ideas for a solution???? The only thing I can come up with is chit-can the rear shocks or move the lower shock mounts. 

Son of a BITCH!!!

yea I think u right move the bottom shock mount over

Those brown axles are bigger in diameter , than the oe...that's part of the problem...that shock base looks huge !!....dunno...Are you only having a problem on that side ??

Your A-arm mount could be bent to.

it's prob twisted , like you Teddy !!...

Thanks for the response  guys!

Scott, your right the shock bases are a lot bigger than stock and rubbed a little on both side
till I took off the lift. I didn't have time to check diameter of the axle but will get the caliper
out in the AM.

After I check a few things in the morning, I think my best option is to cut the bushing down some and 
shim the shock over...any thoughts on this would be appreciated

UnderDawg wrote:

Thanks for the response  guys!

Scott, your right the shock bases are a lot bigger than stock and rubbed a little on both side
till I took off the lift. I didn't have time to check diameter of the axle but will get the caliper
out in the AM.

After I check a few things in the morning, I think my best option is to cut the bushing down some and 
shim the shock over...any thoughts on this would be appreciated

that's what I was thinking, grind maybe an 1/8-3/16 and shim the shock over prolly the easyest

How much difference did the progressive's make ? Do You like them ? Thinking about a set for mine.

looks like the head of the shocks bolt my be rubbing the axle too u might have to change that to a thinner head style or grind alittle on it also

Firefighter wrote:

How much difference did the progressive's make ? Do You like them ? Thinking about a set for mine.

Firefighter, I haven't had a chance to run 'em yet, but heading out to the camp shortly. will give them a full workout   and report back tomorrow night.

madmax 1 wrote:

looks like the head of the shocks bolt my be rubbing the axle too u might have to change that to a thinner head style or grind alittle on it also

I'll keep an eye on that this weekend..  By the way, the new Jensen is working great!

great man glade to hear it

After cutting down the bushing and shimming over the shock 2mm, I took it out to the camp a ride.
They ride ten times GOODER than the stockers and no more rubbing.
 

if the knuckle is upside down it will rub too!!