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Noob questions about suspension installation

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by 03 NIGHT TACO, Jan 5, 2018.

  1. Jan 5, 2018 at 4:38 PM
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    03 NIGHT TACO

    03 NIGHT TACO [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Hey guys... I tried searching for these but couldn't find the answers I needed. This weekend I'll be installing OME Dakars with greasable shackles and Nitrochargers on my first gen.

    First off: I know I need to grease the poly bushings on the shackle side of the dakars, but do I grease both the inside and the outside of the bushings before pressing them in, or just the inside? I'll obviously hit them with a grease gun and some moly grease once they're installed on the truck as well.

    Second question: Do I need to grease the rubber bushings that come with the Nitrocharger shocks as well? If so... do I grease the outside of the bushings, the inside, or both?

    Last one for now: I'll be installing some king coilovers in the front as well, either this weekend or next. Should I get my alignment immediately after installing everything, or is it better to wait a week or so for things to settle before I take it in? I'd rather wait if possible so that I can see how my Dakars settle and adjust the front accordingly.

    Edit: Also, do I grease the main eye bolts before putting them in or not?

    Thanks in advance! This'll be my first time doing this, hopefully I don't run into too many issues.
     
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  2. Jan 8, 2018 at 7:08 AM
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    tacofort

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    Bump. Doing the same thing next weekend. At least on the rear.
     
  3. Jan 8, 2018 at 10:10 AM
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    Here's what I did after doing a bit more research - I couldn't find much info on it, but what I found was that you want to grease the poly bushings anywhere where they'll be touching metal - so both the inside and the outside of the bushings.

    You don't need to grease the rubber bushings for the Nitrochargers.

    I did grease the main eye bolt for the leaf springs, but I'm not sure if I needed to or not. It probably doesn't hurt to, and I have no ill effects from doing so.

    @tacofort I just finished the install yesterday, so if you have any questions or want any advice, feel free to either PM me or post it here. The trickiest parts were cutting out the old leaf spring main eye bolts and getting the new springs into place.
     

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