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Old 12-31-2011, 08:28 PM
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yea, the only problem is i dont got enough floor jacks, id feel better with atleast 2, i just got 1 good jack then 1 of them stupid bottle jacks, and some jack stands.
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i put a lift in about 3 months ago.Front coils no problem take off the clip on the top and big nut on bottom and undo brake line will come right out new one go right in No compressor
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that is another thing, how are you guys getting the nut on the bottom off?
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I just used an adjustable cresent wrench and a lot of WD-40 lol. Also I just jack the truck up off the frame or tranny cross member and use 2 jack stands. Then use the jack for the front! That's what I did! Lol
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Originally Posted by noah_27
I just used an adjustable cresent wrench and a lot of WD-40 lol. Also I just jack the truck up off the frame or tranny cross member and use 2 jack stands. Then use the jack for the front! That's what I did! Lol
yea, ideally id like to use 2 floor jacks, one on each frame rail so i can keep the truck level and its a little safer, then put the 2 jack stands in there place.

i thought it would be hard as sin to get a wrench in there lol, any ideas on what size bolt it is? saves me some digging on the day of the work lol.
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Had to borrow a socket from a neighbor, don't remember the size off hand. Use CRC Freez-off...works great for penetrating bolts. Don't overthink the task, its really easy.
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Originally Posted by mr7confused
Had to borrow a socket from a neighbor, don't remember the size off hand. Use CRC Freez-off...works great for penetrating bolts. Don't overthink the task, its really easy.
all the bolts shouldnt be hard since it was all taken apart about 2 years ago, and i just want to make sure i have the tools here because i dont want the truck up in the air longer then it has to be lol. the weather aint 100% and i cant guarantee what the weather will do for more then about 12h.
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Originally Posted by f150cam
yea, ideally id like to use 2 floor jacks, one on each frame rail so i can keep the truck level and its a little safer, then put the 2 jack stands in there place.

i thought it would be hard as sin to get a wrench in there lol, any ideas on what size bolt it is? saves me some digging on the day of the work lol.
I did it one side at a time! Two jack stands on one side and it's safer lol. And bot really I just used an adjustable lol
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Originally Posted by noah_27
I did it one side at a time! Two jack stands on one side and it's safer lol. And bot really I just used an adjustable lol
sounds good lol, if anything i can go visit my friend and pick up the tool i need.
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sounds good lol, if anything i can go visit my friend and pick up the tool i need.
That's true lol, well happy new years and good luck!!


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