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    Quick Links: New Leafs and Bilstein 5100's on the way advice for setting front shocks Bought for FJ. Will it work on Taco? What is this? and how do I return it back to stock? Stock suspension isn't working well, what is appropriate upgrade for me? What coil springs for 5100's? New Leaf Spring Install

How to: Front shock/spring removal

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by chris4x4, Mar 28, 2009.

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  1. Apr 11, 2011 at 12:53 PM
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    I have to agree
     
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  2. Apr 11, 2011 at 12:55 PM
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    chris4x4 [OP] With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    :pout:
     
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  3. Apr 11, 2011 at 1:52 PM
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    agree until you help me do my install in a couple months in MD... yes i'm still harpin on that one.
     
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  4. Apr 11, 2011 at 3:04 PM
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    chris4x4 [OP] With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    Alright, But if Im banned....You have no way to get ahold of me. :cool:
     
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  5. Apr 11, 2011 at 3:08 PM
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    I do:cool::cool:

    BTW if you're in MD, your ass is coming to help me first:cool::cool::cool:
     
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  6. Apr 11, 2011 at 3:12 PM
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    Actually....I belive he called Deebs. :cool:
     
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  7. Apr 11, 2011 at 3:15 PM
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    This is my care face >>>>> :cool:
     
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  8. Apr 11, 2011 at 3:15 PM
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    Mine too. :cool:
     
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  9. Apr 11, 2011 at 3:16 PM
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  10. Apr 27, 2011 at 2:22 PM
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    very disappointed to see the pics deleted......
    Dammit internet, you let me down!!!!
     
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  11. Apr 27, 2011 at 2:43 PM
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    Subbed for the great pictures in the original post. ;) And because I want to do this some day...
     
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  12. Apr 28, 2011 at 8:24 AM
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    There's probably enough Chris to go around in MD... if not, like he said, got deebs :p
     
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  13. May 14, 2011 at 7:36 PM
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    I just installed some 5100s with stock coils on my 2011 ac 4x4. I set them to .85 to level out the truck after the tsb to the rear was done.

    I just wanted to say thanks for all the info in this thread. it made the job very easy. 4 hours total including clean up.

    here's an after shot. 1.5" of rake.

    [​IMG]
     
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  14. May 28, 2011 at 9:09 PM
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    Andrew H What is this "search" you speak of?

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    is this way really that simple? all he did was loosen the cam bolts on the lca and the knuckle bolts.

    wouldn't you still have to disconnect the ball joint on the uca and sway bar and shit?
     
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  15. May 28, 2011 at 9:52 PM
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    Thats the easiest way to do it if you have the truck on a lift.
     
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  16. Jun 28, 2011 at 5:40 PM
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    What does that LCA cam bolt get torqued to? I didn't see them say on the vid. Going to try this method Sat. Seems simpler than how I did this last time.
     
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  17. Jun 29, 2011 at 6:55 AM
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    New to the sight and this thread has been a huge help!
    I just finished replacing my stock bilsteins with the adjustable 5100s and my ride has improved dramatically.
    Unfortunately I had to set them at the lowest setting because I wasnt able to get either UCA bolt to release, and I didnt have the clearance to adjust the strut any higher...I tried hiting it out with a hammer and a piece of wood, working it with a padded pry bar from the top, and using a C clamp....and every combination of the 3.
    Does anyone have any suggestions as to how I can get the UCA bolt to release?
    It seems like it is just stuck up there for good, and I really would like to get an extra 1.5 in in the front.
     
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  18. Jun 29, 2011 at 6:59 AM
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    rmb_crew My other ride has 18,400HP!!!!!!

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    Yeah they are usually pretty tough to get out. Just soak it in some PB blaster and take a hammer to it. It will eventually some out.
     
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    Right with an 05 yours has been together for 6 years, it is going to take some hammer blows to pop off. As I remember right I used a rubber mallet.
     
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  20. Jun 29, 2011 at 7:02 AM
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    rmb_crew My other ride has 18,400HP!!!!!!

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