Tools needed for spacer lift

Recently purchased a 3'' spacer lift/ leveling kit with AAL and Front-Dif drop. My buddy, dad, and I are doing it ourselves since it's way too expensive to have someone else do it for me. Was wondering what would be the suggested tools to get this job done. Trying to start working on it ASAP.

 

Metric sockets and or wrenches and not just little ones. My set goes up to 24mm. Impact wrench is super convenient, but a breaker bar will do. You'll need 2 c-clamps at least 6" wide, 8" is better. Jack and taller jack stands to support the frame. Use some 4x4 blocking if your stands aren't tall enough. Don't bother with the diff drop, too many conflicting opinions, it's not necessary. You should get it aligned afterward as soon as possible.

 

Take your time.... Just did mine with no power tools.... You'll need a big pry bar to help pry the lower a-arm down to get the strut out. Size 10-12-14-17-19 are the ones you'll need

 

Obviously the project will take a couple days. But plenty of time to get it done this week.

 

Na man it can be tackled in maybe 4 hours total once you get the first side tore down and get a idea it's a breeze imho

 

C clamps can be used to compress the springs but your local auto party's will prob lend you spring compressors..... My buddy had a spring compressor mounted on the wall so easy for me

 

You can loosen the lower control arm and it will fall right down. Just mark the alignment blots with a sharpie

 

If your new to doing mechanical stuff, just go slow and watch a lot of youtube videos

 

This. I did mine last Wednesday cept it wasn't spacers, learned how to do it from this forum and YouTube. First time I have ever messed with a suspension myself. Took me about 5.5 hours

 

MOST IMPORTANT: jacks stands and level ground! Make 100% sure you know how to safely jack a truck and get it supported (sorry if you already know)

 

C clamps are for the AAL not the struts.