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Discussion in '1st Gen. Builds (1995-2004)' started by 4WD, Sep 10, 2010.

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  1. Feb 2, 2011 at 12:18 PM
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    I haven't done anything lately...... Just thought I'd share that...:D:D
     
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  2. Feb 8, 2011 at 1:05 PM
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    Ok, today is the day I'm going to rebuild my rear leaf pack, keeping my main leaf & building off it with FORD springs (huh? go figure )pics up later, I've been told by a few that it won't work, HAA, absolute BS it won't work solving my lift & soft springs... pics later
     
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  3. Feb 8, 2011 at 6:37 PM
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    Here is the first of many, break lugs loose before lifting..

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    Drop your spare also, you'll need to....
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    You need to support the truck (jack stands) & the axle (floor jack)

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    You'll want to disconnect the brake line & loose the bottom of rear shocks....
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    A cheater bar helps a ton with breaking the U bolt nuts loose....


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    Undo both nuts on shackle to remove....

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  4. Feb 8, 2011 at 7:16 PM
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    Good Job Doug!

    Sorry we missed seeing you by just a minute or less as we drove past your street today! LOL

    We (My son Chris and I) had just been to Stewart's Race Works to see the Raptor and other 'Luxery Pre-Runners' and Baja racers they build where my other son (Josh) works...
     
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  5. Feb 8, 2011 at 9:53 PM
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    Thanks David, yeah you did drive right past my street had I more time we coulda had a beer & shot the shit for a bit, next time buddy !! :cheers:
     
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  6. Feb 9, 2011 at 9:12 PM
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    I rebuilt my springs today, bringing them back to life with the addition of 2 leafs off a Ford & gotta say, didn't expect the lift I got, a solid 3" !!!! I now drive a stink bug .....:eek::eek::facepalm::facepalm:


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  7. Feb 9, 2011 at 9:27 PM
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    I havent really got one yet Ryan prolly tomorrow but I'm thinking its closer to 3.5" seeing how my 5100's are already set at max & now the rear dwarfs the front, feels like I'm driving down hill....:eek::eek:
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  8. Feb 9, 2011 at 9:59 PM
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    yeah no shit huh.... IU'll drive it a couple days to let the susp. settle & see from there how it goes.....;);)


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  9. Feb 10, 2011 at 6:07 PM
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    Just means you'll get better gas mileage right. :D
     
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  10. Feb 10, 2011 at 7:42 PM
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    Exactly Justin....:D
     
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  11. Feb 11, 2011 at 12:45 PM
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    My home built junkyard springs are a success !!



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  12. Feb 12, 2011 at 12:10 PM
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    I expected the springs to come back to life & maybe an inch/inch & a half of lift....

    What I got was 3".... & I'm loving it !!

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  13. Feb 12, 2011 at 2:44 PM
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    That's awesome doug how does it ride?
     
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  14. Feb 12, 2011 at 5:15 PM
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    Whats up Phil ?? The ride is great !! Not nearly as bad as you'd think adding 2 leafs per side was gonna be... Coils are next, I need another 1.5" to level out....;)
     
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  15. Feb 12, 2011 at 5:20 PM
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    your gonna put the coils with your billy's, or your getting coilovers?
     
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  16. Feb 12, 2011 at 6:19 PM
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    Yeah, going the cheaper route, I'm leaning towards some Eibachs they seem to be a better fit than the EMU's for 5100's from all the info I got
     
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  17. Feb 12, 2011 at 6:44 PM
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    Nice post up the pics when done. I love how you don't follow the same route everyone else does to lift your truck, you got a petty unique setup.
     
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  18. Feb 12, 2011 at 9:13 PM
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    Hey thanks Phil, I really do appreciate it...:)

    Yeah I'm always looking for positive alternatives, but mostly I'm hands on for about 95% of my trucks needs (tire machine next..;))

    I was the same way with my 72' Power Wagon 30 some years ago, but I really enjoy trying out diff. MOD ideas on my 'taco.. ;):)
     
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  19. Mar 15, 2011 at 12:55 PM
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    Not great but a couple of you wanted to see stance after 3" leaf install.....


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  20. Mar 15, 2011 at 1:01 PM
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    I love my Homemade springs, & I'm building 2 more sets for a couple members (2nd gen.)....:D


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