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any tips/tricks for install for front kits???

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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 12:30 PM
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just installed and 2.5" leveling kit on my 09 FX4 and it was hard. not like the 08 and older with the aluminum a-arms. does any body have any tips or tricks to make it any easier??? got another kit ready to install on my dad's 2012 lariat. thanks in advance!!!
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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 01:20 PM
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i know what you mean i put one on an 04 was easy, not so on the 11. i removed the front lower control arm bolt and that made it a breeze.
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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 03:28 PM
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The Autospring instructions say to use a bottle jack between the LCA and the upper strut tower to get the strut back in. It worked for me.
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Old Apr 4, 2013 | 07:59 AM
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10-4. thanks for the help!!!
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