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Old 04-24-2015, 08:02 PM
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Alright guys, Im putting on my own 2" Terrafirma Lift kit and i ran into a bit of a problem.. I can't get enough separation between the axle and the frame to fit the spring in.. any suggestions?
 
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Old 04-24-2015, 08:06 PM
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Use your bottle jack on the axle and jack up on the bump stop.

Watch the Brake lines to make sure you don't snap them.
 
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Old 04-24-2015, 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by abran
Use your bottle jack on the axle and jack up on the bump stop.

Watch the Brake lines to make sure you don't snap them.
I already tried this and the brake lines almost snapped.. i can't figure out which bolts to unscrew to take the brake caliper off
or any way to take pressure off of the brake lines..
 
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Crazy, I've installed 2 OME lifts and never removed the brake calipers or disconnected the sway bars. I guess I got lucky...8
 
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Never done a DII just RRC's and the 110. Never removed much of anything, I figured the DII might be a bit different. Either way better safe than sorry.
 
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My OME went on using the bottle jack method but my TF needed the bottle jack and the outer spring compressors from oreillys. Only need it on the front passenger side.
 
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It's all done now! in the rear I just stretched the hell out of my break lines but in the front I went ahead and disconnected the drive shaft just to be safe. thanks for the help guys
 
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