Alright guys...my AS 2" leveling kit will be here any day now...im going to attempt to put it on myself...i have access to a big lift....do i need that or can i use it using just car jacks???....and is there any other special tools i need??

 

I found that with my AS 2.5" and 285/70R17s, I could BARELY get the wheel / tire back on using a floor jack. It was possible, but a PAIN! If you use a floor jack, block it up on 4x4s, and then rest the truck on jack stands. My jack stands had like 3 more clicks to go, but the floor jack just couldn't do the job...

 

Its easy!! I did mine by myself and it took about 2 hours.

 

Hey if your getting 2"as kit they send instruction with the kit. It's easy!

 

Ditto with everyone else...it is a piece of cake!!! I did mine this weekend (I have a thread posted in the King Ranch section). Only special tools I had to purchase were the 1-1/16" wrench and 30mm socket. I had everything else. Love the way my truck is now leveled out...looks much, much better!

 

I concur, installation is a breeze, and I only had hand tools, no air tools. Cake.

 

ok so i can just use the jack thats in my truck...or do i need a better one??

 

You need to follow the instruction that come with the level kit. The first side will take longer to install then the other side that's the only advice I can give you.

 

I would try to get a big floor jack from a friend or some thing.If you can use a lift that would be even easier.Its not bad at all just be sure to follow the directions and when done get the alignment checked.

 

well after i get it on im getting new tires put on it so they will adjust the alignment for me...thanks for everyones help

 

Yeah, I have a 3,000 or 3,500 lb capacity jack and it wouldn't lift my truck. I had to go over to a friend's house who has a 10,000 lb capacity jack (way overkill) and it was a breeze.

Had my truck's front end realigned. DEFINITELY DO THIS!!! The guy said it needed adjustment for camber, caster, and toe.

A great cheap mod...paid less than $100 for the spacers shipped (mine are powder coated), $25 for the wrench and socket at Sears, and $70 for alignment!

 

With the as 2" leveling kit all you need is toe done for alignment

 

I guess it wasn't aligned very well from the factory then. I trust the shop I took it to.