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Discussion in 'Suspension' started by IRISHDEVIL, Oct 7, 2007.

  1. Oct 7, 2007 at 10:39 AM
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    IRISHDEVIL

    IRISHDEVIL [OP] Well-Known Member

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    IM putting in my lift and i have everything done correctly but i can seem to get the struts to go back in to the lower shock pocket. This is a 07 dc by the way. please help

    Thanks
     
  2. Oct 7, 2007 at 11:45 AM
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    LQQKatmy06

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    06 SR5 V6 DC LB TRD Sport 4x4 AUTO. 3" TOYTEC 885 coils w/AALs, ALL-PRO UCAs, 285/70/17 NITTOs, KMC HOSS in BLACK
    Is the strut to long or not long enough? either way you might try moving your lower control up and down. Hard to explain your situation without being there.
     
  3. Oct 7, 2007 at 11:47 AM
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    it is to long and i have pushed down as hard as i could i i could get it to clear the edge of the pocket. so im lost has anyone had this problem
     
  4. Oct 7, 2007 at 12:14 PM
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    reinstall strut by reversing removal procedure. when installed correctly the (revtek) logo will be centered between preload spacer reliefs, reid would know
     
  5. Oct 7, 2007 at 12:24 PM
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    IRISHDEVIL

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    I know that that is all been done but the strut seems to be to long to fit back
     
  6. Oct 7, 2007 at 1:17 PM
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    LQQKatmy06

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    If someone can help you stand on lower control arm enough to clear end of strut and have that someone guide strut into pocket.
     
  7. Oct 8, 2007 at 9:42 AM
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    IRISHDEVIL

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    Thanks Guys for all your help. I got done soon after posting this thread.Ill post some pix up soon
     
  8. Oct 8, 2007 at 10:08 AM
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    nd Radical Town. It's a hell of a place!

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    Glad everything worked out, cant wait to see some pics. do you have stock wheels and tires or did you upgrade?
     
  9. Oct 8, 2007 at 4:23 PM
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    IRISHDEVIL

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    I upgraded to Moto Metal 951 Blacks 17's with 285/70R17 Rugged trails It pretty good if you ask me oh and the truck is a 07 dc ink blue with a full 4 piece billet grille and trd skid plate
     
  10. Oct 8, 2007 at 4:39 PM
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    2003greenbean

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    cold air intake, step bars, custom grill, 3in lift,12 in audiobahn sub, 285/75/16 procomp tires, 20% tint,
    that was the hardest part of my lift
     
  11. Oct 9, 2007 at 6:35 AM
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    nd Radical Town. It's a hell of a place!

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    sounds like a sweet ride Irish, you need to post some pics in your gallary
     

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