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Originally Posted by Geecole
I just did this yesterday on the same vehicle...first, I used a 3/4" spacer to get 1.5" of lift....perfect. Any more would have been too much.
Second, unless you're good down there, be really careful. The spacers can go in with the XREAS but you have to rotate the strut 180 degrees on re-install and run the risk of breaking the XREAS lines...which will wreck the entire system.
I had my mechanic do it, and he actually did split the line and wrecked the whol thing. I ended up going conventional.
Yes, you'll need an alignment, and mine also has 265/70 ATs.
Attached a picture....see if it's what you think you're looking for!
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still confused about the rotate 180 thing... i havent looked at the suspension yet as the truck isnt on the road yet untill some other issues are addressed. im very mechanically inclined, have done a lot of work on older muscle cars including numerous full frame off restorations, suspension/engine & paint work, so doing the job isnt an issue, just not familiar with it yet.
i have the factory service manual & will look at videos of the install... but can someone explain why the shocks need to be rotated 180? is the rotation just to get the shock back in place then put back to normal position? or will they be installed 180 & stay that way? for XREAS that seems like an issue leaving it rotated & the lines twisted.
just trying to understand the reason for 180 rotation & if its just to get the shock back in or if thats how it will be positioned for good. if its for good, i think i may just go the 5100 route or FJ springs for the slight front lift i want to level it out some.