OME 2" on its way how long to install?
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02-08-2012, 02:15 PM
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02-08-2012, 02:28 PM
Three Wheeling
It depends on a few things. For example, on my old D1 it took forever as the bolts were all rusted and I had to grind some of them off. But on my DII it was all pretty clean and I had air tools this time so maybe 3 hours. The biggest pain is using spring compressors, as the ones I have take forever to install and remove. You can basically pry the rear springs in and out with enough extension. The fronts are a bit more work as they're built in to the shocks, so you have to take out the whole assembly, then use spring compressors to remove and install.
#4
02-08-2012, 02:55 PM
TReK
Took me 6.5 hrs by myself the time I walked out to the garage to the time I was back inside....that includes a lunch break, test drive, and 4 trips to the fridge for beer.
Keep in mind, this was the first 'major' work I've ever done on a vehicle. It's straightforward, but as mentioned above, lining up the lower front shock bolts can be a bit tricky. For the rear, getting the axle pressed down low enough to fit the new spring was the challenge as well.
Watch the Lucky8 videos, they helped me out a ton. Also, recruit a buddy if you can. With 2 people, this would be a breeze.
Keep in mind, this was the first 'major' work I've ever done on a vehicle. It's straightforward, but as mentioned above, lining up the lower front shock bolts can be a bit tricky. For the rear, getting the axle pressed down low enough to fit the new spring was the challenge as well.
Watch the Lucky8 videos, they helped me out a ton. Also, recruit a buddy if you can. With 2 people, this would be a breeze.
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02-08-2012, 03:47 PM
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02-09-2012, 07:06 AM
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