here is pic right after install but don't have a current pic after settling. I got an initial 2" up front (clip set at 1.75") and 1 3/8" in the rear with the T13 springs. seems to have settled at 1.75" up front and 1 1/8 in the rear (w/ 80lbs of stuff).
huge thanks to jbstrd for the help with...
my truck was jbstrd's 4th 'practice' subject and i can attest to how well this method worked. loosening the LCA bolts made things pretty easy and as he said, the cams didn't move in our case.
Looking for a shop experienced working around KDSS. I want to install 5100s and Wheelers' T13 rear springs and am having a hard time finding anyone that has dealt with KDSS before - or even knows what it is.
blew lift gate struts on my 2013 Trail with 87K miles. quote from dealer was $478!!
got replacements from Lift Support Depot for $41 shipped. great customer service and support including link to installation video. 2 minutes to replace.
if you cant feel the scratch with your finger nail, they'll buff out. i eventually took it in to a body shop and it took 5 hrs of labor, but it came out looking like new. lasted about 6 months until an outing on Mothers' Day a couple weeks ago ...
i'm at a total 150,000 miles in a 5th Gen - just not all in the same rig.
90K on my 2010 TE and another 60K on the current 2013 TE purchased in Oct 2013.