Suspension Install/mod day

Just a simple thread for my suspension install. I will be working on the truck on Friday the 29th. I am not 100% on what time I will be starting. I will put up an ez up if I can find it. Anyone is welcome to come either wrench on their rigs, help with mine, or just come and chill. I am going to buy some beer as well! As time gets closer and you are forsure coming text me and i'll send the address.

Looks like I will be starting around 915-930am
ALRIGHT LISTEN UP BEARFUCKERS!!! The time IS upon us! If anyone wants to show up to chill, help, or do work on their trucks text me (714)679-5050 me and I will give you the address.

 

i just did the rear saturday it wasn't bad at all. now looking at getting the fronts andgetting rid of the spacers

 

Nice! If I can make it, I'll be there. Do you have and impact wrench? That was a lifesaver for me.

 

Just the small hand held impact driver noting like the big style. I am already hitting everything with some penetrating oil every day and going to use a breaker bar/hi lift handle.

 

Yeah I hope all goes fast and smooth!

 

Oh ya. You'll be fine

 

so from what I have read:
rear shock at frame ---- 15 ft.*lbs
rear shock at axle ------ 74 ft.*lbs
rear U bolts ---------- 37 ft.*lbs
leafs guide pin -------- 50-55 ft.*lbs
front shock at frame --- 47 ft.*lbs
front shock at LCA ----- 61 ft.*lbs
UCA to spindle -------- 81 ft.*lbs
front and rear wheels --- 83 ft.*lbs
Sound about right?

 

rear u bolts should be around 80-90 ft lbs

 

Ya there was a typo somewhere in the service specs.

 

ahh alright cool thanks!

damn why cant everyone be perfect.

 

I know right...

 

If it wasn't for the fact that I didn't want my parents to know I got the new suspension I would be doing a multi-day install. As soon as I got home from work and ate I would do like a corner or do the front one day then rear another. I gotta keep this one stealthy, they want me to save money, I want to mod!

 

http://www.homedepot.com/p/2-in-x-1...nd-Better-Douglas-Fir-Lumber-707195/202094201
Thinking of using this cut into 2" x 8" x 8" sections maybe about 6 of them. Then stack 3 under each of the jack stands to help give them some height.

 

Just in case you did not see this video minus the decompressing of the spring since you already have it assembled. This way makes it easy to replace/install. Just need basic handtools.

https://youtu.be/5E6u7dC7EHg

 

seems simple like I thought. idk why it takes people so long to to... I bet it will take me forever lol. I just dont want to wait ahaha

 

Looks like the exact setup I'm getting ready to throw on my rig tomorrow from HS. What coils did you get?

 

Make sure you put some marine grease between the leafs. This will minimize the squeaks.

 

That's who I went though, did the 2887 coils.

 

I just did my front end this weekend. It was hot!!! Rebuilt my old DR coil overs (new seals, new fluid, fresh nitrogen charge). Finally broke down and bought and installed new Camburg UCA. While I was at it installed new EBC slotted/dimpled rotors with green pads. Took about 12hrs because I had no idea what I was doing rebuilding the coilovers. I definitely suggest finding the ez-up and having a lot of cold water/beer at hand. Now it just needs alignment. Back to driving like a champ.