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Suspension&Steering Discuss what Mods for the suspension & steering are right for you.

 

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Old 10-16-2009, 02:29 PM   eBay Motors  #11 (permalink)
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i installed mine with the pitman and idler arm braces,new shocks/ including steering stabilizer, Hd tie rods and sway bar links in right under 8 hours. It really is not that hard at all, if you have air tools. Without those i wouldnt do it. You will need a tie rod seperator, or a pickle fork to get the top ball joints off and another person to help get the uca's to go into the top mounts. (those sucked!) Other then that it is basic unblolting and installing new parts. then bolting back up.
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Old 10-21-2009, 05:52 PM   eBay Motors  #12 (permalink)
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diesel guy, Just a heads up...I really don't care or if you want to say must have every install. Really myself and my shop is here to service anyone that just wants to have us handle it, but I am here as a business to drive the DIYer market. I have helped many customers from DIYer's to guys that bought from us and had another shop install it across the US and even out of the country. If you buy from us you have our support till the end to make you happy. I guess what I am saying is find your self a recommended mechanic (doesn't have to be a lift shop) and I can get you all set up on the package of any of the parts you need to turn key what you're looking for and if any problems or questions pop up we are happy to help.

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Old 11-03-2009, 04:06 PM   eBay Motors  #13 (permalink)
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Ok i just got my kit today. i need to know is the 9/16 drill bit that i have to use in the tapperd end of the spindle, needs to be drilled out what can i use with out buying a 9/16 drill bit. i got this kit off ebay w/ billstine shocks too. its a cognito leveling kit not a lift kit.
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Old 11-03-2009, 04:09 PM   eBay Motors  #14 (permalink)
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Ok thanks do you know anyone around l.a. that you can refer me to to install it?
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Old 11-03-2009, 05:29 PM   eBay Motors  #15 (permalink)
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you really need to buy a 9/16 drill bit.
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Old 11-03-2009, 06:15 PM   eBay Motors  #16 (permalink)
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just got back from Harbor frieght tools they had a kit there. from 9/16 to 1" drill bit paid less than $40.00 with tax too.
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