LIFT ACTION. Put the lift on today, things went pretty well! For my first time doing actual work on a vehicle I was a bit more impressed with myself than I thought I'd be. My buddy Johnny graciously offered up his time, tools, space, and knowledge which was a humongous help. Before I get too sappy I'll jump into the work.
Disclaimer: I'm not going to show HOW to put on a lift, just simply my own experience.
Pre-lift shot in the bay.
This tool is absolute money.
Old coils vs new. OME 881.
Diff drop installed.
The shocks we pulled off were pretty much shot. Contradictory to what the previous owner had told me, they seemed to look relatively new but the quality was crap. They didn't rebound one bit and the travel was real slow.
Quick call to local dudes at Cruiser Outfitters to ask if they had any replacements. Call ended - they're fresh out. Right after the realization sinks in that I'll have to do this all again in the near future the phone rings - they dug some up! Big thanks to Cruiser Outfitters for the parts and wild emotional rollercoaster ride. Here's what we picked up...
Yup - more OME! NitroCharger Sports for both front wheels.
Get these things OFF! I was going to do this right after I got the truck but decided to leave them on to help with the lift aesthetic once I got that on. Glad I did too!
Rear coils.
Another shot of the GOAT tool.
OH MAN.
OH THE SUSPENSE.
So amped about this. Never have done anything like this before and the results are beyond what I expected.
Nice little scare running over this in the parking lot. Not mine but a good laugh.
Of course there's a 2000 Limited parked right in front of my place when I get back. Good to have a little flashback to end my night.
Again, MAJOR THANKS to my man Johnny for teaching me how to do this lift all while holding a baby in one hand and another big thanks to Cruiser Outfitters for the last minute parts!
Off to the Tetons for the weekend
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