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Installing first lift this weekend couple questions

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by fiftyxp, Nov 7, 2019.

  1. Nov 7, 2019 at 12:24 PM
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    fiftyxp

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    Anything I need beyond the lift kit itself?

    Ordered it from headstrong. blistein 5100 ome 886 with add a leaf.

    Not sure If I need grease or any other specialised tool before I start taking off the tires.
     
  2. Nov 7, 2019 at 12:35 PM
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    Wheel chocks.
    C clamps for when playing with the Add a leaf.
     
  3. Nov 7, 2019 at 12:36 PM
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    Fiftyxp- deaver aal?
     
  5. Nov 9, 2019 at 6:54 AM
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    Yes
     
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    impact gun sure makes things easier.
     
  7. Nov 11, 2019 at 9:18 PM
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    anyone know if i need new ubolts for the add a leaf?
    not sure the headstrong kit comes with it
     
  8. Nov 11, 2019 at 9:18 PM
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    URD short shifter, 285/75/16,
    Yeah longer ones
     
  9. Nov 11, 2019 at 9:19 PM
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    And longer center pin if it doesn’t have one
     
  10. Nov 11, 2019 at 9:19 PM
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    is there a set people using?
     
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  12. Nov 11, 2019 at 9:20 PM
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    I think headstrong has sets with length descriptions
     
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  13. Nov 11, 2019 at 9:25 PM
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    ahh found them thanks
     
  14. Nov 13, 2019 at 6:23 AM
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    anyone know if i need extended brake lines?
     
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    ICON8 Lift -285s. upTOPoverland rack.
    Typically yes..they May come with the kit. .
     
  16. Nov 13, 2019 at 12:31 PM
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    No you don’t need them.
     

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