SC Mod Day 2/9

Like others have said, it can be done in a day. I helped someone local install their lift. He had his front coilovers pre-assembled and we had to install the add-a-leaf in the rear which meant we had to completely disassemble the leaf packs. He wasn't a grease monkey which is no fault on him and he helped where he could but it took me about 2 hrs give or take 15 min per corner. So on a good day, 5 hrs on the quick side to up to 9 hrs on the high end. The rear end is the fastest but we had some slow downs on chopping his U-bolts and for the front end, we ended up needing to disconnect his front sway bar in order to get the front to tighten down. We also installed new UCA's so that added to the time. If you're adding on extended brake lines then you should bleed your brakes which will add to the time but if there's enough help, someone can bleed the rears while the fronts are being installed without stepping on each others toes. For the record, I wasn't dragging my feet on that install and it took me from 11am to 7pm-ish to finish. If there's enough spare bodies, you could make a race out of the ordeal. Tools that would have made it faster for me would have been a working Dremmel since mine died (a small cut-off wheel would work too), deep well metric sockets or ratcheting metric wrenches and tiny skinny hands. If you are going to need to bleed your brakes, check out 'Speed Bleeders'. I'm going to order a set when I need to do brake work. Ibuprofen is your friend.

-J

 

It looks like there are several lifts needing to get put on as well as some other mods. Since @EddyRRT does not have the space he had last yr I think we need to compile a list of who needs what done. Those who inquired first about a lift install or something that using the shop would be easier gets in first. But Eddy will still need space if others are getting a CMC or other fab work which we should have a list for as well. I am willing to go back through and compile said lists. Also if you have something big that needs done the front of the building in the gravel is level just bring jack stands and some wood to sit them on.

 

As of now I don't have anything I need done on the truck. I know I mentioned a few things, but they won't be getting done that day. I'll be some hands for someone who does need work, and I can bring some basic tools.

 

I possibly will be out on this one as well not 100% yet. But I am still willing to organize the list.

 

Are you square?

If you're not, you better be there!

 

Depends what the plans are. I may be able to come for a bit in the morning but not 100% sure what's going on yet.

 

Ok so here is said list of guys who mentioned they needed stuff done and in said order of getting done. Like I said the parking lot can be utilized as well if need be. Now Eddy also asked for a general idea of how many will be attending if we can get that going as well that would be good not only for him but also the folks fixing food.

@JayDub getting his front lift done finally (you better be there first to get in the shop first you got first dibs since you've been waiting since the last one)
@cgstclair front lift stuff and some lights
@vertrx7 ecgs bushing
@ClemsonMGM ecgs bushing, front strut swap, UCAs
@423 TACO UCAs
@KILLINTIME CVs
@KingJester68 full lift.

 

Just for clarification it wouldn’t be a spring swap but full on replacement of springs/struts. They’re assembled just gotta swap em out.
And I plan on being there.

 

Yeah I saw that you posted that later makes it even easier!

 

And a CMC from @EddyRRT would be great while I was there.

 

I will be there first-ish

5100s and springs are already assembled.. Only the front.. shouldn't be too bad

 

Which springs did you get?

 

I just got some trd off-road spring from another member and running them on the .85 setting.

 

Sorry I'm not doing CMC. I'll help turn wrenches

 

I have my 884s and 5100s that are gonna be for sale. Just saying.

 

Can I set up another time for you to handle that?

 

that is very tempting, but I don't have any kind of rear lift, and I'm not about that #squatlife

 

AAL’s are cheap...

And I ran mine with factory shocks and u bolts for 2 years.

 

Won’t be able to make it that weekend, effin work. Got my snorkel on last weekend though

 

We can. Every weekend booked till after the 20th