I've read this before so when I installed my 2.5" AS on my 05 4x4 Screw, I also had them install the Skyjacker 1.5" add a leafs. Sits about 1.25" higher in the rear and level when I have my boat on. No difference in ride quality and only cost about $175 installed.

 

I think RP should make this a sticky.

 

The bandwidth has been exceeded on the server and i can not see the pictures. Does anyone have these saved so i can see them?

 

Dang, and I had this thread bookmarked so I could print it out along with the pics when I was ready to install them. I'm installing Saturday.

 

yeah same here says photos are over bandwidth sucks

 

Someone PLEASE help!

 

Hey, I also would like those pictures...just about to order my kit. Do any of you have the kit on a 4.6L? most of the pictures seem to be with the 5.4 and I'm wondering if it will still be level with the lesser weight of the 4.6. (I definitely do not want the nose up in the air)

 

Not sure I got em all, but here's four. Had these saved and didn't need any others. Also added my copy/pasted instructions I used:

Step 1: Remove the 30MM lower strut nut and the 15mm sway bar endlink nut.


Step 2: Remove the (3) 15mm upper strut nuts


Step 3: Remove the upper ball joint nut and hit where indicated with a hammer until it pops loose


Step 4: Now to remove the strut, you lift up on it, push the bottom of the strut toward the rear of the truck, push down, lift up on the upper control arm and pull the
strut out of the way.

Step 5: Install the Autospring spacer onto the strut.


Step 6: Wiggle the strut back into place and reinstall the upper strut nuts and the lower strut bolt and nut.

Step 7: Place a jack under the lower control arm and raise until you can push down on the upper control arm and fit it into place. Note that you do not need to raise the lower control arm too far, only enough so that you can push down on the upper control arm and fit the ball joint into place.

Step 8: Tighten the ball joint nut and sway bar end link nut. To keep the upper ball joint from spinning as you tighten the nut you just need to keep downward pressure on the upper control arm.

Step 9: Replace the tire and repeat the process on the other side.

 

do you to put your truck on jack stands or can you do it with just a jack???

 

Great pics...that is one mod I'm definately considering for the new beast.

 

From a safety side of things use jackstands. From my experience step 7 is the worst part. If I had to do it again I would use a jack under the LCA just to raise it slightly (raise it too much and it'll start lifting the truck). Then use a ratcheting strap or a BIG zip tie and channel locks to bring the UCA down until the balljoint slides far enough in to put the nut on. I think someone mentioned this somewhere a page back or so.

 

I have the 2" Auto Spring. Check out my gallery for pics!

 

Just installed mine last Saturday...me and my good buddy Monkey-1 installed the 2" Autospring on the front in 1 hr and 10 minutes.

We used 3 roller jacks....

Good luck with your lifts guys!

 

I just had the 2 1/2" leveling kit installed yesterday. I'm really happy with it. I have the short box (5.5' bed)...some people say it's a little higher in the rear than the 6.5' bed. I haven't measured it yet...but it looks level.

Before Auto Spring Install

After Auto Spring Install

 

ugh i wish i knew how to install mine
txf150 heeeeeeeelp meeee !!!