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ARRGGHH!!! more than I bargained for. update with pics
Projects always never seem to fail to surprise you and always more than what you bargained for.
Well I thought that I would put my Cornfed 3/2 spacer lift on this past weekend. From what I've seen and from the instructions, I felt I shouldn't have to spend more than an afternoon putting them in and then go to the tire shop, where my tires have already arrived. I went over to a buddies house, he has more tools and I could use the help. Everything was PITA from the get go. Every bolt, nut, and or screw that can seize was seized. So many cans of PB blaster and elbow grease we were able to get the shocks off without breaking anything. Took longer than expected. Since we have the wheels off, I decided to look at my brake pads, well they were worn and almost done. Since I am at it, I might as well do the pads. Finally got the spacers installed in the front suspensions, time to do the brakes and then put the wheels back on and start on the rear. Of course every pin and bolt were seized, but nonetheless marched on and got the brakes done on the passenger side. The driver side, there was a problem waiting for me. Turns out, one of the pistons in the caliper is seized and I can't put in the new pads. But also something I have to fix quickly as I don't like to things like that linger. Since my truck is still under warranty, I am trying to see if the dealership can take care of caliper this week.
With the front lift done, time to tackle the rear. We figure the rear would be quicker, since there was less bolts to remove and it just drops in. Only problem was the driver side rear shock wouldn't budge and can't get off the axle mount. We tried everything to remove it, short of destroying it. It was already late into Saturday night trying to get this shock off the shock mount. So we gave up, and I carefully drove home with the rear driver side not lifted, and will tackle the job again the next day. Sunday morning, we got another buddy to open up his shop to help us remove the shock. We had to resort to torching the dang thing off, and of course burnt the bushing. Finally replace the bushing and able to put the lift in and now the whole truck is lifted and ready for the tires, which I am going to go and put on today after work.
But of course I have another surprise waiting for me. Both the rear axle seals are leaking. There is grease all over the rear hubs. :redbrick: Of course I just can't let this be, or else I am just asking for it down the road right. So I will have to spend more money to get this taken care of this week.
After a knuckle busting and frustrating weekend and having to spend more money. I now have a lifted truck that will get its new tires today. I will post pictures later tonight after I go get the tires mounted and get home. AAARRGGGHHHH!!!! Just needed to vent a little.
Projects always never seem to fail to surprise you and always more than what you bargained for.
Well I thought that I would put my Cornfed 3/2 spacer lift on this past weekend. From what I've seen and from the instructions, I felt I shouldn't have to spend more than an afternoon putting them in and then go to the tire shop, where my tires have already arrived. I went over to a buddies house, he has more tools and I could use the help. Everything was PITA from the get go. Every bolt, nut, and or screw that can seize was seized. So many cans of PB blaster and elbow grease we were able to get the shocks off without breaking anything. Took longer than expected. Since we have the wheels off, I decided to look at my brake pads, well they were worn and almost done. Since I am at it, I might as well do the pads. Finally got the spacers installed in the front suspensions, time to do the brakes and then put the wheels back on and start on the rear. Of course every pin and bolt were seized, but nonetheless marched on and got the brakes done on the passenger side. The driver side, there was a problem waiting for me. Turns out, one of the pistons in the caliper is seized and I can't put in the new pads. But also something I have to fix quickly as I don't like to things like that linger. Since my truck is still under warranty, I am trying to see if the dealership can take care of caliper this week.
With the front lift done, time to tackle the rear. We figure the rear would be quicker, since there was less bolts to remove and it just drops in. Only problem was the driver side rear shock wouldn't budge and can't get off the axle mount. We tried everything to remove it, short of destroying it. It was already late into Saturday night trying to get this shock off the shock mount. So we gave up, and I carefully drove home with the rear driver side not lifted, and will tackle the job again the next day. Sunday morning, we got another buddy to open up his shop to help us remove the shock. We had to resort to torching the dang thing off, and of course burnt the bushing. Finally replace the bushing and able to put the lift in and now the whole truck is lifted and ready for the tires, which I am going to go and put on today after work.
But of course I have another surprise waiting for me. Both the rear axle seals are leaking. There is grease all over the rear hubs. :redbrick: Of course I just can't let this be, or else I am just asking for it down the road right. So I will have to spend more money to get this taken care of this week.
After a knuckle busting and frustrating weekend and having to spend more money. I now have a lifted truck that will get its new tires today. I will post pictures later tonight after I go get the tires mounted and get home. AAARRGGGHHHH!!!! Just needed to vent a little.
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