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Old Aug 24, 2011 | 09:27 AM
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whatd ya do to him and where the big ****?
Got tired of people being rude for no reason but I didnt handle it the best. Ummm, meet me at Hooters!!
 
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Old Aug 24, 2011 | 10:48 AM
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Cant go wrong with these: Custom Suspension
 
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Old Aug 24, 2011 | 09:54 PM
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Question: What about the shocks? Can I get away with using the stock length ones or do I need to get the extended ones? I need ones anyways so I wanna get it right.
 
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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 10:10 AM
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I replaced the shocks on mine when i leveled it. Just got stock to a 2in lift ones. Dont need anything crazy. O-2", 1"-3", thats the size to get. Put the manifold on yet?

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I like the coils. Now this is for everyone who hasnt done this yet, is there a coil compresser big enough to fit these or stock coils? When I leveled mine I used the one you could get from Auto zone ( fit one side of the coil), so on the other side i used a rachet strap. Who makes one big enough for the 3/4 and 1 ton trucks?
 

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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by vcustoms86
I replaced the shocks on mine when i leveled it. Just got stock to a 2in lift ones. Dont need anything crazy. O-2", 1"-3", thats the size to get. Put the manifold on yet?

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I like the coils. Now this is for everyone who hasnt done this yet, is there a coil compresser big enough to fit these or stock coils? When I leveled mine I used the one you could get from Auto zone ( fit one side of the coil), so on the other side i used a rachet strap. Who makes one big enough for the 3/4 and 1 ton trucks?
Unbolt the track bar, sway bar, shocks and undo teh brake line mount and let the front axle drop out.

Here is a quick write up on installing them easy in you driveway
http://jeepin.com/forum/showthread.p...t=leveling+kit
 

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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 01:02 PM
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All i did when i did it was loosen the track bar and let the front axle swing down as far as it let it. I had already unbolted everything and didnt think of loosening the track bar til i had already taken the coil out. . Only way to learn is to do it.
 
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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Dr. Evil
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Are you running those coils Dr. ?
 
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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by vcustoms86
I replaced the shocks on mine when i leveled it. Just got stock to a 2in lift ones. Dont need anything crazy. O-2", 1"-3", thats the size to get. Put the manifold on yet?

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I like the coils. Now this is for everyone who hasnt done this yet, is there a coil compresser big enough to fit these or stock coils? When I leveled mine I used the one you could get from Auto zone ( fit one side of the coil), so on the other side i used a rachet strap. Who makes one big enough for the 3/4 and 1 ton trucks?

HAHA would you believe i haven't yet, but I'm slowly working on gettin it done
Honestly, why don't any auto parts stores carry the right tools for our pickups, it's like they have no idea that there's a whole other world other than the wimpy half ton p/u out there. Although I did read somewhere someone did offer a coil compressor specifically for 3/4 an 1 ton p/u. I'll look into though
 
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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by vcustoms86
I replaced the shocks on mine when i leveled it. Just got stock to a 2in lift ones. Dont need anything crazy. O-2", 1"-3", thats the size to get. Put the manifold on yet?

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I like the coils. Now this is for everyone who hasnt done this yet, is there a coil compresser big enough to fit these or stock coils? When I leveled mine I used the one you could get from Auto zone ( fit one side of the coil), so on the other side i used a rachet strap. Who makes one big enough for the 3/4 and 1 ton trucks?
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HAHA would you believe i haven't yet, but I'm slowly working on gettin it done
Honestly, why don't any auto parts stores carry the right tools for our pickups, it's like they have no idea that there's a whole other world other than the wimpy half ton p/u out there. Although I did read somewhere someone did offer a coil compressor specifically for 3/4 an 1 ton p/u. I'll look into though


Found this on eBay.

Troy 1 Ton Hydraulic Coil Strut Spring Compressor Kit | eBay
 
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Old Aug 26, 2011 | 02:40 AM
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I thought a spring compressor was unnecessary. A floor jack under the axle is your spring compressor - with everything unbolted the axle drops and they fall out.
 
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