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Do it yourself rear suspension

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by DeltaSteve, Jun 25, 2014.

  1. Jun 25, 2014 at 4:48 PM
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    DeltaSteve

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    KING 2.0" PERFORMANCE SERIES REMOTE RESERVOIR COILOVER SHOCK W COILOVERS, TC UCA, OME DAKAR SPRINGS, RELENTLESS PLATE R BUMPER and MORE :)
    OK, in the next few weeks or so, I'm planning on up-grading my spacer lift (remove & replace). I've not helped or preformed this operation before. I have read every thread, watched every YouTube video I can find over and over. I've got a good work space, air tools, jack stands, floor jack and above average mechanical ability. I'm putting Kings with TC UCAs on the front (I see no problem with the front), on the rear Kings with OME leaf packs on the rear. Am I over my head trying to do the rear alone? Thoughts :eek: My confidence is high :eek:

    BTW the leaf packs are in my garage and they are heavy as hell :(
     
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  2. Jun 25, 2014 at 4:59 PM
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    I've done my rear end solo a few times, and 2 other peoples by myself as well. It helps with 2 people but not impossible. I'm not mr. muscles either, heh. Just don't hurt yourself.
     
  3. Jun 26, 2014 at 6:26 AM
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    Anyone else :confused: ......... Pitfalls ?
     
  4. Jun 26, 2014 at 6:49 AM
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    Hardest part is probably putting the new ones in place. When you get the old ones unbolted there should be enough room to flip over the OEM leaf pack and slide it out. When you are putting the new ones in make sure to get the right pack for the right placement (driver's side, passenger's side) so you don't have to do it all over again.
     
  5. Jun 26, 2014 at 6:57 AM
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    Full OME suspension (885 front springs, Dakar leaf pack + OME shocks) + D29XL extra leaf + 3 deg. shim + RideRite airbags
    I installed my Dakars and OME shocks by myself, didn't think it was that hard. Just used my jacks and quickgrips as extra pair of hands.
     

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