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Yes I did the install myself with a buddy. It took about 4 hours, but if i had to do it again probably 2. I rented the OEM brand spring compressor from autozone, worked fine. I just did the install 2 days ago. I still need alignment which is scheduled for tomorrow. I didn't run into any complications. The rear block was very easy, I just compressed the leaf spring.
Yes I did the install myself with a buddy. It took about 4 hours, but if i had to do it again probably 2. I rented the OEM brand spring compressor from autozone, worked fine. I just did the install 2 days ago. I still need alignment which is scheduled for tomorrow. I didn't run into any complications. The rear block was very easy, I just compressed the leaf spring.
Thanks for the information. I plan on installing mine Friday night if the hurricane isn’t to bad.
Decided on Fox 2.0 shocks front/rear. Also added a ReadyLift 3” block, so technically the truck is not level. The front shocks are set at 2”, the out-of box setting. My Ridge Grapplers 275/65R20 don’t rub at all. It’s a great overall stance for the truck.
Yes I did the install myself with a buddy. It took about 4 hours, but if i had to do it again probably 2. I rented the OEM brand spring compressor from autozone, worked fine. I just did the install 2 days ago. I still need alignment which is scheduled for tomorrow. I didn't run into any complications. The rear block was very easy, I just compressed the leaf spring.
One other question did you use a vacuum pump on your 4WD actuator to break it down and reinstall?
I never removed the vacuum lines. I was able to remove strut without unbolting the axle. Passenger side for me had plenty of room, drivers side was close. Worked well for me. I went to farm field and tested 4x4 and everything worked fine. I watched the stage3motorsports install video and cjponyparts install video. stage3 removes the axle nut and cj they didn't. I figured i would just see what worked. If you are close and wont clear just try backing off the axle nut a thread or two and see if it clears. But no big deal if you have to remove it, just line it all backup before you put it back together.
Last edited by oldguy74; Sep 12, 2018 at 11:21 PM.
I haven't seen this "step" on any of the install videos.... is it a step?
I just installed the 2” Rough Country level spacer Friday night and it does tell you to create a vacuum on the 4WD actuator. I didn’t but the instructions say to do it. I haven’t had any problems and I’m about to switch out the 2” spacer for blistien 5100 system this Friday night. I don’t think it’s necessary, you just need to be real careful with it. Look in YouTube regarding repairing a 4WD actuator, this helped me.
I had a nail go through my right rear and the shop said it could not be patched. I explained to the wife that the only logical solution is to get a 2" leveling kit installed on Monday with some 295/60/20 Nitto Ridge Grapplers on my stock sport rims. I'm stoked.
