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Self-Install 5100's?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by NumNutz, Nov 20, 2008.

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Install the 5100's on my own or pay a shop?

  1. Install with a friend

    114 vote(s)
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  2. No, you are mechanically retarded (won't be offended)

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  1. Jul 2, 2009 at 8:47 AM
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    chris4x4

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    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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  2. Jul 2, 2009 at 9:10 AM
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    I did mine with a friend. I bought spring compressers off eBay for $15 and did it myself, that was the easy part. They say don't use air tools on the spring compressers but we did with no problems. If you have to crank them by hand it will take forever. This was the 3rd time that I had used spring compressers so I knew what I was in for.
     
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  3. Jul 2, 2009 at 10:18 AM
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    Printed and will use on install.

    You da man! Thanks :)
     
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  4. Jul 2, 2009 at 12:19 PM
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    cbcs1987 Redneck from the hills

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    By taking your time you can do it with a friend. Just be safe.... And as everyone else has said... let a shop put the assembly together
     
    cbcs1987, Jul 2, 2009
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  5. Jul 10, 2009 at 3:14 AM
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    I did my install in my apartment carport alone with handtools and an Autozone spring compressor. I think the front was easier than trying to put an add-a-leaf into a spring pack by yourself. Took a few hours but it was alot of fun and it turned out perfect. Just dont forget to get an Alignment when you are done.
     
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  6. Jul 10, 2009 at 12:16 PM
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  7. Jul 10, 2009 at 2:13 PM
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    did mine in a few hours. Only thing, its freaky using a spring compressor. but no problems
     
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  8. Jul 15, 2009 at 2:24 AM
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    The things required to pull bitches
    Make sure you have a good Impact Gun and Air compressor. First time i did it the impact gun didn't work so I compressed it all by hand.
     
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  9. Nov 28, 2009 at 1:42 PM
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  10. Nov 28, 2009 at 1:43 PM
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  11. Nov 30, 2009 at 11:06 AM
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    i thought the rear was very easy. doing the front by myself was hard since i forgot to bring my air tools with me to work!

    brett
     
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  12. Nov 30, 2009 at 11:06 AM
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    Take your time and ask for help. It's pretty easy, just get a shop to install the springs on the front shocks and you will be fine. We will all be right here drinking and harassing you through the whole thing.
     
    JDMcQ, Nov 30, 2009
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  13. Nov 30, 2009 at 11:09 AM
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    NumNutz

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  14. Nov 30, 2009 at 11:11 AM
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    That's actually what I meant by ask for help, but didn'tt want to volunteer them. :D

    Does that mean that you are going to hit the trails with us next year?
     
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  15. Nov 30, 2009 at 11:12 AM
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    NumNutz

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  16. Nov 30, 2009 at 11:14 AM
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    Completely understood. Plus it frees your hands for more pics and video.
     
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  17. Nov 30, 2009 at 11:15 AM
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  18. Dec 22, 2009 at 11:25 AM
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  19. Dec 22, 2009 at 12:05 PM
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