HELP! OME Dakar Leaf Springs Not Lining Up!

Partially. Need more sawsall blades to finish the uninstall.

 

Looks good under there! But..... are those axle seals leaking?

 

If I drop it anymore the brake line will rip out. Do others disconnect the brake line to install these? I haven’t seen that in any of the videos I’ve seen. I’m running 5100’s and am under the impression that I don’t need an extended brake line. Am I wrong?

 

Nothing is leaking.

Pressure washed because I had gone off road.

I wouldn't suggest something I didn't or won't do myself.

Remove the clamps, stop keeping your leaf pack flat, and raise the frame a bit more.

Use your bare hands and move the leaf pack to align with the pin on the axle.

When it's time to align the bolts on either the front eyelet or rear shackle, if you have trouble, use a ratchet strap around the axle. Use the frame as an anchor.

 

You can run the factory brake line if you keep your truck on the street. I'm running Dakars with 5100s in the rear and ran the factory line for a week or so until Wheelers shipped my part. I would recommend getting the extended line though, it's relatively cheap and you don't want your brake line to be the thing that limits your suspension travel in the rear.

 

@jayvp77

Here's a quick-to-the-point write up I made at a Best Buy parking lot while waiting for a friend lol posted it for many members now asking for advice on replacing their leaf pack -

Remove shocks. Lift by diff, remove wheels, support frame, and support diff.



Break loose u bolts. Loosen both front bolt and rear at the shackles. Remove u bolts. Remove shackle bolts and shackles.





Remove leaf pack. Prep for install of new leaf pack, shackle bushings, etc.

Maneuver new leaf pack and loosely bolt in the rear shackle.



Expect this. Front eyelet won't align.



Use this to achieve alignment.



Snug bolts for front eyelet and assemble u bolts. Snug tight your bolts.



Install wheels. Lower vehicle to allow suspension to support vehicle. Torque to spec.

Balls not required, but recommended.



Win at life.

 

Gotta take a moment for a mid-set thank you to all of you for the support! The TW community is the greatest!!! Much gratitude and respect to you all! Will post pics when assembled.

 

Absolutely.

Just remember, whenever you get frustrated, just get up and step away for the while.

Hopefully you get it done; it's a 3 hour job if done alone on jackstands. Longer if you have to cut shit.

 

Finished! Once again, THANK YOU ALL! You gave me the confidence to push through despite the leaf packs not lining up exactly how the OG packs did. I absolutely love the feel and the slight rake. Huge gratitude and respect to the TW community! ♥️