Autospring install with photos
#91
Originally Posted by Nates06SCab
I just wanted to add a big thanks to everyone that contributed to this thread for educating me, and making the install a breeze. Thanks all!
I installed my 2" Auto Spring last weekend.Thanks to this thread, it made the job a lot easier.
I love my truck's new stance.
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#93
Is there some secret to getting these ball joints to pop loose? I've beat this steering knuckle for a while and the damned thing just won't break free.
I've got it soaked in WD40 hoping it might work it's way in. I've tried to spin the ball joint bolt with a 3/8 socket but it's locked tight and the socket slipped doing some damage. So now it's end is stripped a bit and I don't want to do anymore damage there. I could fit a wrench on there still further up.
I've got it soaked in WD40 hoping it might work it's way in. I've tried to spin the ball joint bolt with a 3/8 socket but it's locked tight and the socket slipped doing some damage. So now it's end is stripped a bit and I don't want to do anymore damage there. I could fit a wrench on there still further up.
#94
Originally Posted by Impact9
Is there some secret to getting these ball joints to pop loose? I've beat this steering knuckle for a while and the damned thing just won't break free.
I've got it soaked in WD40 hoping it might work it's way in. I've tried to spin the ball joint bolt with a 3/8 socket but it's locked tight and the socket slipped doing some damage. So now it's end is stripped a bit and I don't want to do anymore damage there. I could fit a wrench on there still further up.
I've got it soaked in WD40 hoping it might work it's way in. I've tried to spin the ball joint bolt with a 3/8 socket but it's locked tight and the socket slipped doing some damage. So now it's end is stripped a bit and I don't want to do anymore damage there. I could fit a wrench on there still further up.
Are you allowing your lower arm or suspension hang freely?? I've got mine to pop off fairly easy with a good hit with a hammer where the picture shows.. I've had mine off and on more than I have wanted to though. There was one time where it wouldn't come so I used a gear puller and it worked great.
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Sorry to bring the thread back up, but I have a few questions. Now that a lot of you have *** installed and some time has gone by, how many of you had the alignment done? Any problems? Warranty issues with any part of the truck due to the AS being installed? About to order one. Thanks for the great thread.
#100
I had the AS 2.5" kit on my truck prior to my lift and had it aligned by the same shop that did the install for me. I never had a problem with it in the 8 months that it was on my truck and would easily do it again on any truck I own in the future. It only voids your warranty if the problem can be traced back to you having the leveling kit installed on your truck.
Do a search and you will find plenty of information about the kit and asnswers to all of your questions.
Do a search and you will find plenty of information about the kit and asnswers to all of your questions.
#101
Originally Posted by wxscpo
I had the AS 2.5" kit on my truck prior to my lift and had it aligned by the same shop that did the install for me. I never had a problem with it in the 8 months that it was on my truck and would easily do it again on any truck I own in the future. It only voids your warranty if the problem can be traced back to you having the leveling kit installed on your truck.
Do a search and you will find plenty of information about the kit and asnswers to all of your questions.
Do a search and you will find plenty of information about the kit and asnswers to all of your questions.
#103
Haven't had a single problem with my AS. No warranty issues. But then again my dealer doesn't suck.
I am starting to wonder if the dealers mess around with the younger guys because they think they can get away with more... I rarely have a dealer problem. But I WON'T let Deb take her car in without me...
I am starting to wonder if the dealers mess around with the younger guys because they think they can get away with more... I rarely have a dealer problem. But I WON'T let Deb take her car in without me...
#105
just got my 2.5" as installed today, took a while to get the ball joint back together, but finally did, and after we got the first done in about an hour and a half, took us less than half on the other side lol
couple of concerns though, is an alignment necessary right away? and when i turn my wheel all the way to the left or the right it dips in that direction, is that normal?
followed the directions as close as possible, still looks gr8 imo
couple of concerns though, is an alignment necessary right away? and when i turn my wheel all the way to the left or the right it dips in that direction, is that normal?
followed the directions as close as possible, still looks gr8 imo