If i were to install a 6'' lift kit w/ suspension myself onto my 05 Screw what all will i need to go out and get (tools wise) to be able to do this?!?

Specs:

Lift kit- 6 inch Cross member/Knuckle Lift Kit with ES3000 Shocks made by Pro Comp

Truck- 05 Screw 2WD Lariat 5.4L

I will post pictures of both my truck and the lift kit I want latter tonight!

If there's any more info yall need to answer my question just post it and ill do my best to answer it!

Also any comment on the Pro comp lift kit im getting? I havnt bought it yet but im about to and any tips/thoughts/suggestions about it (i.e. dont get it they suck or a great kit! haha) would be greatly appreciated to!!

Thanks a lot yall!
Austin

 

explorerprocomp.com

http://www.explorerprocomp.com/PDFs/is/52205.pdf

 

if you need help with the install, there are several of us in the area that have all the tools. The hardest thing will be getting a jack that will go high enough to get the tires back on once the lift is installed.

 

^ That's where some good solid 4x4 lumber can come in handy. I have used sections of lumber to place in between the jack and the frame to get some extra lift.

 

i used it when i did mine too, but its not something i would trust. getting the blocks in the rear will be harder too because of the way the frame is shaped

 

most 2.5-3 ton floor jacks will lift it high enough. if the jack isnt tall eough you can get some concrete blocks 16x8x4 for a buck at most lumberyards. there plenty strong to set the jacks on. I wouldnt use lumber the jack stads will settlt in to the wood and can be unstable.

I have a adapter i made for back when i was doing bodilifts it is a foot long and replaces the swivel pad on my floor jack. beats trying to balance a 4x4 and a cab when installing a body lift.

I now use it on the rear i just jac off the receiver hitch or the leaf springs depending on the application.

 

as for tools this is from my RCX 4wd kit but so some things may not be needed but a good overveiw

Floor Jack
Jack stands
Hammer

5mm wrench /socket
8mm wrench /socket
10mm wrench /socket
11mm wrench /socket
12mm 12 point wrench
14mm wrench /socket
15mm wrench /socket
16mm wrench /socket
18mm wrench /socket
19mm wrench /socket
21mm wrench /socket
22mm wrench /socket
24mm wrench /socket
30mm wrench /socket

7/16” wrench /socket
9/16 wrench /socket
5/8” wrench /socket
3/4” wrench /socket
1 1/16 socket

 

Don't forget the grinder or cut-off tool. Impact wrench comes in handy also.

 

Sit the jack on 4 jackstands, on level ground.
Never use conrete blocks because they have been known to break

 

why would you need a grinder?

 

To cut the drivers side rear lower control arm bracket in case you don't have a cut-off tool (as mentioned) or a reciprocating saw.

 

No cutting on the 2wd that i know of..


as for blocks I stated 16x8"x4" thick there solid there not going to crumble like a hollow block . i bought some for a landscape project form menards a buck a peice. i dont use them my jackstands go to 40" high

 

Ahh... I completely missed that 2wd part. Disregard my cut-off tool post as I'm not sure on the 2wd installs.

 

All of yall have been a GREAT help! thank yall! Sounds like i have everything listed so far! (with the exception of jack stands or a block but those are pretty cheep!) If any thing else is remembered or anything all suggestions are considered and thought about!

MmmBuckles if i cant find a tool ill message you to see if you have it! Thanks a lot! for being a great help both here and on my other post!

 

Btw does anyone have any review on the pro comp lift i want? heard anything about it?