JoePal

I was able to slide it back into place with the HBS kit on thanks to my brother in law and little bit of muscle.

Now I've got a new problem. The bolts on the kit don't line up! How is that possible?

JoePal

Nevermind. I see what happened. Apparently with the HBS kit you MUST remove the strut, because it has to be rotated 180 degrees before you put it back so the kit bolts line up.

So basically I'm screwed because that bolt holding the strut on is not going anywhere. Anyone have any tips on how to get that off? Or maybe a place that rents air tools?

This sucks.

amick218

Told ya....lol, Torque wrench, pipe for leverage, and a set of guns! Lol

JoePal

ha, yeah I just saw your other comment. Alright, I'll give it a another try.

JoePal

Alright. Done.

New problem. I put the kit on, put everything back together and but this looked wrong to me:







That angle looks a little extreme and too close to the strut. Am I worry for nothing or is something off?

speeddemon86

3" kit? My upper ball joint is close like that too. Be sure you finish tightening up that ball joint lol

JoePal

Thats weird. I accidentally posted a picture I took earlier, but I'm on the app so I don't know how to get rid of it now - (CORRECTED)

Anyway, everything is tight and it's a 2.5" HBS kit. So you think that looks ok?

speeddemon86

Yep, there will be more clearance with the weight of the truck back on it. You will b fine

JoePal

That makes sense. Thanks.

Off to work on the passenger side now...

speeddemon86

Post some pics when you're finished! Not too bad of a job though eh?