04 2wd leveling kit install - writeup
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Took me forever to get this up..... hope it helps someone
http://www.patricksnorton.com/ram/tech/levelingkit.php
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Did you notice any problems with the brake lines, steering, etc after putting the spacer on? If it is polyurethane, be sure to grease it or it will begin to squeek on ya.
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Hey, nice ride Locked. Something to add to your tool chest though.
If anybody here is going to do any IFS work invest in a GOOD pair of spring compressors. They can take the danger out of releasing the spring when you pop the balljoint. When I say GOOD I mean a really good rock solid set of compressors. Otherwise, you might end up with a piece of threaded rod pierced through your skull. Compressors can also be rented at some shops or borrowed if you know somebody who is willing.
If anybody here is going to do any IFS work invest in a GOOD pair of spring compressors. They can take the danger out of releasing the spring when you pop the balljoint. When I say GOOD I mean a really good rock solid set of compressors. Otherwise, you might end up with a piece of threaded rod pierced through your skull. Compressors can also be rented at some shops or borrowed if you know somebody who is willing.
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YES, one can NEVER have too good a spring compressor!
Anyone who has been around cars for any length of time knows a horror story about the "one that got away," or nearly did.
For this tool hang the price and avoid discounters--and EBAY!!! Brand name, forged steel, USA manufacturer, then use it appropriately and carefully everytime.
Stay safe.
Anyone who has been around cars for any length of time knows a horror story about the "one that got away," or nearly did.
For this tool hang the price and avoid discounters--and EBAY!!! Brand name, forged steel, USA manufacturer, then use it appropriately and carefully everytime.
Stay safe.
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Nope no problems. Didn't grease it either... should squeak as it isn't a "moving part". There is enough weight from the spring that it isn't going anywhere.
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Hey, nice ride Locked. Something to add to your tool chest though.
If anybody here is going to do any IFS work invest in a GOOD pair of spring compressors. They can take the danger out of releasing the spring when you pop the balljoint. When I say GOOD I mean a really good rock solid set of compressors. Otherwise, you might end up with a piece of threaded rod pierced through your skull. Compressors can also be rented at some shops or borrowed if you know somebody who is willing.
Hey, nice ride Locked. Something to add to your tool chest though.
If anybody here is going to do any IFS work invest in a GOOD pair of spring compressors. They can take the danger out of releasing the spring when you pop the balljoint. When I say GOOD I mean a really good rock solid set of compressors. Otherwise, you might end up with a piece of threaded rod pierced through your skull. Compressors can also be rented at some shops or borrowed if you know somebody who is willing.
I also tried to lightly clamp the compressors on and get the spring out without removing the tie rod, but it was still too tight.
ONLY way I could get them out was to pop the upper balljoint, tie rod & sway link at which point it was too easy to get the spring in and out.. (I had the lower A arm resting on a floor jack so it still had all the weight on it..... then slowly let the jack down to release pressure).
I'm guessing there must be some sort of other compressor I'm missing for the A-Arm springs...
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I'd probably do the same thing you did if I couldn't find a safe way to get them out. I guess I'm just to safety conscious. But don't say I didn't warn you. Here's what can happen if you let that spring get away from you....
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