Autospring install with photos
#16
Aaron....Thanks again for the pictures. Your post will help many people on here with their install just as it helped me. I couldn't wait till tomorrow.
Took my laptop outside since I have wireless internet. Followed your instructions exactly. First side was done in 1 1/2 hours. Only problem I had was with the ball joint spinning as I as trying to tighten the nut. I just jacked the lower control arm up enough to where it put stress (if you will) on the ball joint bolt and it tighten right up. Was able to torque it to 90 ft lbs. Other side took me about 40 minutes. The slowest part of the process was taking the nuts off the strut. Everything else went quick. I am a little concerned about the lower control arm bolt. Wasn't able to get it tightened to 250 ft lbs.
Anyways...thanks again. Will get pics as soon as I can.
Brian
Took my laptop outside since I have wireless internet. Followed your instructions exactly. First side was done in 1 1/2 hours. Only problem I had was with the ball joint spinning as I as trying to tighten the nut. I just jacked the lower control arm up enough to where it put stress (if you will) on the ball joint bolt and it tighten right up. Was able to torque it to 90 ft lbs. Other side took me about 40 minutes. The slowest part of the process was taking the nuts off the strut. Everything else went quick. I am a little concerned about the lower control arm bolt. Wasn't able to get it tightened to 250 ft lbs.
Anyways...thanks again. Will get pics as soon as I can.
Brian
#17
Originally Posted by scorpio333
I just replaced my front sway bar bushings yesterday and did the same thing. I thought by loosening the 18mm nut the whole thing would come off. After it loosened it just spun. I think the trick to get that nut off is to use an open end wrench on the 18mm nut and a ratchet to hold the very end of the bolt which maybe a 8mm. After screwing around long enough, I went ahead just removed the 15mm nut at the top. You may need to use an open end 15mm wrench on the black part of the upright to keep it from spinning.
Aaron_j, if I ever cross your path the drinks are on me for that write up. Waiting for my Autospring to arrive. Taking it to a buddy's shop to install with a copy of your write up and pics. Many thanks!!!
Aaron_j, if I ever cross your path the drinks are on me for that write up. Waiting for my Autospring to arrive. Taking it to a buddy's shop to install with a copy of your write up and pics. Many thanks!!!
#18
#19
Originally Posted by runnerbl
I am a little concerned about the lower control arm bolt. Wasn't able to get it tightened to 250 ft lbs.
Anyways...thanks again. Will get pics as soon as I can.
Brian
Anyways...thanks again. Will get pics as soon as I can.
Brian
You're welcome btw.
#20
Originally Posted by scorpio333
Aaron_j, if I ever cross your path the drinks are on me for that write up. Waiting for my Autospring to arrive. Taking it to a buddy's shop to install with a copy of your write up and pics. Many thanks!!!
*checks Mapquest to see how far it is to Pittsburgh*
Darn it.
#21
Originally Posted by runnerbl
Why did you have to replace the bushings?
#23
Originally Posted by freekyFX4
Awesome write-up. I always get so anxious about doing this kind of job, I jump into it without thinking about taking pictures. By the time I think about it, I'm ten steps into the job. You really should be commended for an awesome job of writing that job up.
#24
2.5" Autospring installed
Before
After
Went to pepboys and got an alignment. Cost $35 after rebate for 4 wheel computerized alignment. Talked young girl at register into 10% discount since they wouldn't pricematch store across street and give rebate also. What do the numbers on the printout sheet mean.
If tow number is negative before alignment, does that mean was towed in or towed out?
Thanks,
Brian
Before
After
Went to pepboys and got an alignment. Cost $35 after rebate for 4 wheel computerized alignment. Talked young girl at register into 10% discount since they wouldn't pricematch store across street and give rebate also. What do the numbers on the printout sheet mean.
If tow number is negative before alignment, does that mean was towed in or towed out?
Thanks,
Brian
#25
Originally Posted by runnerbl
2.5" Autospring installed
Went to pepboys and got an alignment. Cost $35 after rebate for 4 wheel computerized alignment. Talked young girl at register into 10% discount since they wouldn't pricematch store across street and give rebate also. What do the numbers on the printout sheet mean.
If tow number is negative before alignment, does that mean was towed in or towed out?
Thanks,
Brian
Went to pepboys and got an alignment. Cost $35 after rebate for 4 wheel computerized alignment. Talked young girl at register into 10% discount since they wouldn't pricematch store across street and give rebate also. What do the numbers on the printout sheet mean.
If tow number is negative before alignment, does that mean was towed in or towed out?
Thanks,
Brian
Stand up and look down at your feet. Almost every person on this planet has feet that are farther apart at the toes than the heels. This is negative toe.
Put your feet together at the toes and move your heels away from each other. This would be positive toe.
/ \ <Toe in (positive)
\ / <Toe out (negative)
Your truck looks nice btw.
#27
Originally Posted by Aaron_j
If you had taken the pics they would be fit for the cover of a magazine.
#28
Originally Posted by Aaron_j
Negative means toe out.
Stand up and look down at your feet. Almost every person on this planet has feet that are farther apart at the toes than the heels. This is negative toe.
Put your feet together at the toes and move your heels away from each other. This would be positive toe.
/ \ <Toe in (positive)
\ / <Toe out (negative)
Your truck looks nice btw.
Stand up and look down at your feet. Almost every person on this planet has feet that are farther apart at the toes than the heels. This is negative toe.
Put your feet together at the toes and move your heels away from each other. This would be positive toe.
/ \ <Toe in (positive)
\ / <Toe out (negative)
Your truck looks nice btw.
Here is what my numbers were.
Toe before
Left Front Right Front
.70 .27
Toe After
Left Front Right Front
.04 .02
Thanks for the compliment on the truck
#29
Originally Posted by runnerbl
I thought the instructions said after install the alignment will be towed in. Mine was towed out. I wonder if I did something wrong.