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Installing a 4" Suspension lift
I'm installing a 4" superlift suspension kit along with some 33's this weekend. I've never installed a lift before but it looks pretty straight forward. My trucks an '84 K10. Any tips before I get started? Thanks
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bandaids for your knuckles
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Spray all bolts with rust buster,wd,liquid wrench, etc.An impact and or a torch,or a grinder will come in handy to remove the ubolts.You should have new ones anyhow.
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Yeah I plan on heavily using my air tools lol
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all i can say is good luck with that steering arm....those three "dowl thingy's" are a real pain in the azz
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Kroil or PB Blaster penatrant oils and a Flame Wrench.
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and if all else fails a big hammer to hit the steering arm with
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chevy4x4girl, i know this is a little of the subject, but did you get softride springs? if so how many springs are in your front leaf pac? and will you let me know how your truck rides after the install? thanks.
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I dont know if Im just slow but it took me 6 hours to install rear blocks! Im about to tackle the front and cant say Im looking forward to it. But the results should be worth it.
The only thing I would stress is to have more than one jack, I used three to support the axel. and to have a couple of cut off wheels for your grinder. And if possible have someone else helping. Im sure your can hold your own when wrenching but Im 6'5" and 290# and had a hell of a time with some of the bolts. I ended up useing a 1/2" breaker bar and a 4' cheater bar. Good luck ![]()
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Well I have the front end done
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