What did you do with your DII today?
#5383
Tried to change my rear springs - got the old one out no problem. New one was not going in without at least an inch maybe 1.5 inches of compression. Dropped the axle until the brake line was a stretched as far I was willing to go.
But other than that this is going to be a easy job, all the bolts came free without an issue.
I figure a good quality spring compressor will do the job just fine - now to actually find a good quality one
But other than that this is going to be a easy job, all the bolts came free without an issue.
I figure a good quality spring compressor will do the job just fine - now to actually find a good quality one
#5384
Tried to change my rear springs - got the old one out no problem. New one was not going in without at least an inch maybe 1.5 inches of compression. Dropped the axle until the brake line was a stretched as far I was willing to go.
But other than that this is going to be a easy job, all the bolts came free without an issue.
I figure a good quality spring compressor will do the job just fine - now to actually find a good quality one
But other than that this is going to be a easy job, all the bolts came free without an issue.
I figure a good quality spring compressor will do the job just fine - now to actually find a good quality one
#5385
Unless I am missing something that brake line is just too tight. Using a coil spring compressor to take up 1.5 inches is not a big deal. Removing the caliper is also an option.
A crow bar might work but it is pretty tight in there, but I might give it a go.
#5386
#5387
I’ve done 3-4inch lifts before & with brake line brackets off, just a bottle jack between the axle and frame was enough to get the springs into place. You can even go a step further and remove the lower spring plate, pop the spring into place & then angle and slide the plate back into position below the coil.
I always disconnect the rear ABS lines as a CYA & once again “if” needed you could always remove a caliper and hang it out of the way if the lines have zero slack in them.
I always disconnect the rear ABS lines as a CYA & once again “if” needed you could always remove a caliper and hang it out of the way if the lines have zero slack in them.
#5388
Thanks everyone for the responses to the spring issue, it has me baffled. The responses everyone has given are exactly what everything I read/watched indicated should be the case. But I ran out of time and had to put everything back in place
Removing the lower spring plate should give me enough space as that is the only thing stopping me getting the spring in place.
I have vacation time next week and I will take another crack at it.
I will start a thread for this then rather than clog up this one.
Removing the lower spring plate should give me enough space as that is the only thing stopping me getting the spring in place.
I have vacation time next week and I will take another crack at it.
I will start a thread for this then rather than clog up this one.
#5389
#5390
Had the MAF replaced with a known good BOSCH, also replaced the filter box cover and a new filter free of charge! Truck is running so much better, she just didn't quite like the Britpart MAF.
Also checked fuel economy since I did my 33s, I'm sitting at 15L/100Km, which is about the same in MPG. Not bad at all!
Also checked fuel economy since I did my 33s, I'm sitting at 15L/100Km, which is about the same in MPG. Not bad at all!