ChiroKJ wrote:
ill let you know when it comes in. it left california yesterday and its on a ups truck somewhere...so any words of wisdom since you have the same lift? did you install it yourself? how long did it take? any special tools required besides the angle drill which i do not have?
Don't have the exact one -- I had a modified Rusty's Coil Lift (Rusty's Coils but OME Struts and Shocks) that I turned into an OME HD lift by replacing the springs.
Yes, my buddy Bill and I have done all of our work -- Lift, skids, rockrails, receiver hitches, etc.
You will need a metric socket set (need to have a deep socket 19mm and 21mm [I think] and a universal connector too), some long socket extensions to get out the battery tray, a torque wrench that goes up to at least 110 ft-lbs (I think), a flat head screwdriver for the airbox, as well as the obvious floor jack and jack stands. You need a BFH to knock the upper ball joint loose. Rachet straps help when reconnecting the sway bar. You are buying a Frankenlift so you don't need the strut compressors (have those too -- a PIA let me tell you!!!).
Can't tell you how long it will take given that you already have the struts together. I would say with two people (and not needing to run to the store for a missing tool or part LOL) it should not take more than 4 hours.
Two clarifications from all the instructions -- 1) You don't need to disconnect the lower ball joint in the front and 2) removing the rear sway-bar makes the back much easier (in fact mine has been off for almost a year now!!!!).
Also while you are under there, take off the.... hhhmmmm... "Vibrational Mass Damprer" (AKA Donkey Balls!!!!)
They are 30 lbs of useless weight...