ok i ordered my leveling kit for my 2005 supercrew 4x4 today... how hard is it to put on and are there any tips you can throw at me to helping install this.. what tools will i need?

 

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Which kit did you order?

 

If you have the AutoSpring type you need deep well sockets.

 

it is a 2.5 leveling kit for my 2005 4x4... says it just bolts to the strut and i don't need a coil compresser. this is and image of what they look like i bought it off ebay


this is a link to the ebay site i bought it from:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=230094805632

 

Other than normal tools, I had the need for a large socket (I think it was 30mm, although it was over a year ago) that I didn't have, so I went to the local AutoZone and rented one. Better to check this first and have it on hand.

 

for real i always tear my ride down and for get buy something and it will always be when i dont have another ride there...lol... thanks... any hard parts i might run into

 

It will be a lot easier if you have someone to help you out. Getting the 30mm bolt off can be a pain I have heard from some people. Just follow the instructions and every will go fine.

 

I installed this kit. I would get a 2 or 3 leg puller to seperate the upper ball joint. This helps assure you don't tear the ball joint seals. It took about an hour to install the first spacer and only 23 minutes for the second.
Another tip. You MAY have to grind down the mounting studs on the strut. Mine bottomed out inside the spacer.

See my signature for how it turned out.

Good luck!

 

deep sockets! once you get one side done the other side will be a breeze. less then 2 hours for the entire project.

 

sounds good thanks guys like the looks of your rides also... when it comes in i will have more questions..lol... thanks

 

Well guys the dang leveling kit has not come in yet i called the company and they said it should be here today i'm kinda pissed... but o yeah i got my rims in the moto metal 951 17x9 black and my tires should be here today also they are pro comp xtremes 305/65's hope it looks good when i get them on

 

ok the leveling kit came in and im almost done... any ideas how to compress the spring enough to get the ball jonit back in place??

 

I think you have to tap the halfshaft slightly to get the jack to lift up the coilover while you push the UCA down to the spindle so you can get the nut started. The halfshaft tends to bind up a bit from what I've read on the spacer install.

 

What is the half shaft(where is it located)

 

Front wheel driveshaft on your 4X4. I'm just going on what I've read here on other people's install problems.