Real time help needed. Front shocks not lining up.

Shop installed OME 888 coil overs on 5100’s. I’m going to put them back in the truck and the shock isn’t lining up. I’ve tried putting a screwdriver in and twisting but it won’t seem to turn. Any ideas? Both sides are the same.

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If you are not afraid of marks in the paint, a pipe wrench works great.

 

Un-bolt lower control arm from spindle and use a pry bar to pull the lower control arm down.

 

That did it! Great idea, thanks. TW is awesome.

 

That's not the problem. The coils are assembled a touch out of phase. Need to twist the shock so bottom hole can line up.

 

I ran into a similar problem. Make sure your spring seat is "upside down"

 

Got the old heart pumpin for a minute there eh, Curtice?

 

Haha yeah.

Install went good after that. Added JBA UCA as well. I’m disappointed in the 888 lift height. I’ve got no added weight and barely 2” over stock hub to fender measurements. Assuming it settles, I’ll get less than 2” out of the 888.