spring and shackle install help
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spring and shackle install help
I'm about to try tackling the installation of my new front springs and my 2" belltech drop shackles. Anybody have the steps I should take, or any other tips I need to know. I've never tried this before and that's why I'm asking. Thanks for any help.
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I second that notion......I purchased the 3/4 bell tech kit from this site and will try to install it today. Will I need any special tools? How long will this job take? Can it be done with just a 3 ton floor jack and some jack stands? Will I need the camber kit from napa? If so what part number is it? Any tips or tricks is appreciated....
Thanks
Nick
Thanks
Nick
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here's some tips and tricks, read Don's Bolt posts.....there are a few pics and suggestions from others as well. hope this helps....JR
https://www.f150online.com/forums/sh...5&pagenumber=1
https://www.f150online.com/forums/sh...5&pagenumber=1
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to install the shackles:
jack up back of truck and place jackstands on axle tube
block front wheels.
using a floor jack, raise the body till there is no weight on the suspension.
i put the jack under the trailer hitch and jacked up there.
now you can remove the leaf spring/shackle bolts without them springing up and putting a dent in the bed. (and your hands)
it's been a long time since i did this.. maybe someone will chime in if i am wrong.
jack up back of truck and place jackstands on axle tube
block front wheels.
using a floor jack, raise the body till there is no weight on the suspension.
i put the jack under the trailer hitch and jacked up there.
now you can remove the leaf spring/shackle bolts without them springing up and putting a dent in the bed. (and your hands)
it's been a long time since i did this.. maybe someone will chime in if i am wrong.
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Clonetek: Don't you mean put jack stands under the frame? If you put them under the axle tube, the leafs will go through the bed...OUCH! I just jacked it up from the hitch until the tires were 1/4" off the ground. Put jackstands under the frame in case the truck falls, it wont fall on you.
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Originally posted by clonetek
to install the shackles:
jack up back of truck and place jackstands on axle tube
block front wheels.
using a floor jack, raise the body till there is no weight on the suspension.
i put the jack under the trailer hitch and jacked up there.
now you can remove the leaf spring/shackle bolts without them springing up and putting a dent in the bed. (and your hands)
to install the shackles:
jack up back of truck and place jackstands on axle tube
block front wheels.
using a floor jack, raise the body till there is no weight on the suspension.
i put the jack under the trailer hitch and jacked up there.
now you can remove the leaf spring/shackle bolts without them springing up and putting a dent in the bed. (and your hands)
