The local places around here want to much to install a body lift imo. Sense im far away from all my tools and will be for a while i figured i would go to harbor freight and get some cheap ones and do everything myself. After adding everything up, i think it will still would end up being cheaper and i get a bunch of tools for later. Here is my list of things I think I need:
Tape measure
Allen Heads 1 1/4 and 3/8
Drill bits 5/16, 1/4, 15/64
power drill
torque wrench 55ft lb and 33ft lb
Jack with a wood block
wrench set
socket set
pliers
grinder
Ice cold refreshments

Is there anything else I need? Any imput and TIPS would be greatly appreciated. Btw im picking up the lift kit tomorrow and all the tools, I wont start the project till thursday. o and im doing everything in a parking lot.

 

sounds like you got everything you need...now what kind of ice cold refreshments you talking about...i hope its some beer, because thats the motivational stuff you need to get it done

 

Yea im thinking some good ol bud light. Will I need a welder for this kit?

 

Most kits can be bolted into place, but welding the bumper brackets is ideal IMO. It wouldn't hurt to have a welder, but typically isn't a requirement.

 

im going to agree with dude....alot of my buddy's welded the brackets in place....let us know how the install goes...take some pics. im thinking about putting a BL on mine as well

 

3" BL on mine and I never put the bed spacers/brackets in place with my welder. I simply dont need them because I never put anything heavy in the back but I were did and a lot then I would put them in place

 

i would put them just to be on the safe side IMO...cause you never know when your going to haul some heavy stuff

 

ill take pics and hopefully make a write up. I agree with not knowing when ill need to haul something heavy so im gonna take the truck to the shop and use the welder after everything else is installed... I went to pick up the kit on Tuesday and they told me it wasn't in the comp as ordered. So ill go tomorrow after work and pick it up. If everything goes right i will be done by Sunday.

 

Evening 1 done. I have everything stripped down to install the blocks in the morning. Its going pretty smooth so far without any trouble. I cant get the back bumper off because of the little plastic piece with electrical hookups for the trailer is stuck. The kit came with instructions and pictures so it makes things alot better.