I stopped taking pictures once we were putting it back together... Only have before and during pics. Sorry

before:

The cut:


Basically the whole "bracket" is gone and it bolts on the crossmember with the small shim in between.


This is how we lowered the gas tank with a floor jack and a 4x6 (called the log)

 

ELERB,
While I wait for the kit to come in. You happen to have a pic of the carrier bearing kit installed?

 

Ah, I remember the log.

The log is a good tool. Where I used to work we had one we called the 1 wood.

 

yup its getting kinda *****'d out at this point, its been under almost a dozen trucks

 

 

Plus some repeat customers!

 

So.... Do all the 2 piece drive shaft trucks need the carrier bearing kit? ... I was looking at a 2.5/4 djm or 2/4 mcgaughys ... If it doesnt have the vibrations is it ok, will u damage anything ?..... I just don't want to mess up a 2 week old truck lol

 

-4" you will have vibrations, and you will need the CB relocator

 

I have still yet to find a kit on the Internet or the 09+ with a part number... Do all the parts have to be used? Like trans shim, relocator and shims on leaves

 

yes. Elerb posted part numbers in this thread

 

Youngone2012......... I would recommend the leaf springs over the flip kits. I did have a DJM flip kit installed. The 4" and 5" versions. I didn't like the ride of my truck after using the flip kits. The GF leaf springs do cost a little more but well worth it now that I have them on my truck. With every thing install it rides like a champ.

Check this out:
This what Deric from Ground Force sent me. No part numbers. They don't list these parts seperately. Just call him then tell him what you need.

The leaf springs we can do $539 for the pair

The Carrier bearing relocation kit would be $75

Let me know if you need anything else.

Thanks!


Deric Dupey
Ground Force Marketing
714 Braddock View Drive
Mt Braddock PA 15465

P: 724 430 2068
F: 724 430 2075
ddupey@groundforce.com
www.groundforce.com

 

By everything, I mean GF CB relocation kit that comes with 2.5 degree shims and tranny mount spacer. Along with the GF leaf springs!! Remember what a flip kit actually does. It puts the axle on top of the springs. I wasn't a fan of that in the 1st place but it was cheaper then the leaf springs!' the leaf springs are a direct replacement of the factory springs!! I liked that idea alot better when it came to my brand new truck!!

 

Got the kit in. Price is little higher now 95. Shiped. But still think its worth it. Ground force is the only guys that have the kit and beleive me i spent hours looking online. I will be installing it this weekend.

 

Got an email from Deric this past week. He says the kit for RCSB is almost ready. Are the truck mentioned in this thread not RCSB's??? Really like to get the correct parts and take care of the issue when I lower the truck.

 

RC = Regular Cab
Elerb's is an Extended Cab