What is easiest to lift? Front or Rear?

I just installed an OME lift in the rear of my truck and it kicked my ass. I was working alone and ran into a few hang ups.

I have the front struts pre-assembled. Are they going to be easier to install than the rear?

Oh, I'm wrenching on a 2003 DBL Cab.

 

Is the front spring and shock is already assembled the hardest part is removing 3 top bolts and a bottom bolt and removing the old and putting in the new one.

 

I had a way easier time installing the preassembled fronts than my aal. I thought for sure the front would kick my butt, but not so much.

 

Rear is more time consuming especially if you have a seized main eye bolt due to rust.

 

That sounds too easy. I don't have to separate a ball joint?

 

No you don't have too. Worst case is leverage to move the lower control arm bolt hole to match up to the shocks bolt hole.

 

Hardest part on the front for me was getting the bottom bolt in the new shock assembly.

 

Front was easiest, my springs came pre-assembled. Rear AAL kicked my butt, next time I'm going with a new leaf pack.

 

The left front leaf spring bushing sleeve seized to the bolt. I did everything I could not to cut the bolt. I wasted two hours on that and ended up having to cut the bolt anyway. It's my only vehicle and I was working alone. I'm a little frightened to strand myself.

Thank you, I'm no longer afraid

Thanks for the reply. I'm glad to hear it doesn't sound so bad. I have some line up tools that may help me.