I f**king hate wrenching.

[Jivewalker]

I did this by myself a couple of months ago, all 4 corners in a day. Kicked my ass and I was sore for 2 days! Holding the LCA down and maneuvering the shocks/springs into place at same time would have been so much easier if I had just dropped the LCA or had someone else pry down on it.

 

[Mutant138]

I did this by myself a couple of months ago, all 4 corners in a day. Kicked my ass and I was sore for 2 days! Holding the LCA down and maneuvering the shocks/springs into place at same time would have been so much easier if I had just dropped the LCA or had someone else pry down on it.

Dude the LCA method is a winner. Never done that method before on race cars always used death compressors. Second go was pretty smooth sailing. HAVE A FLOOR JACK. That makes life easier.


Speaking of sore this is day three of my disabled ass wrenching. I can already tell my body is going to be wrecked all week. Time for another 500mg of acetaminophen. Fingers crossed this washer business is a breeze now that everything is all together.


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[Jivewalker]

Dude the LCA method is a winner. Never done that method before on race cars always used death compressors. Second go was pretty smooth sailing. HAVE A FLOOR JACK. That makes life easier.


Speaking of sore this is day three of my disabled ass wrenching. I can already tell my body is going to be wrecked all week. Time for another 500mg of acetaminophen. Fingers crossed this washer business is a breeze now that everything is all together.


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I actually had three jacks. Floor jack under the LCA, bottle jack under the KDSS piston, and factory jack with wood under the hub. I didn't loosen the LCA bolts, just forced it down with a large pipe. The bottle jack under the sway bar/KDSS piston made hooking it back up a breeze.

 

[Mutant138]

Tire iron for the win f**kers. Thank you grip for making me doubt myself.

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[Mutant138]

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[Jesse1983]

suspension-gasm when a part goes in. good job.

 

[Mutant138]

Upon reflection while buttoning it up I think I know what the problem was. I had too much shit apart during my install of the uca's. I was trying to manage the knuckle/brake/hub/axle assembly and fish all this shit together by myself. With the truck all but together it was pretty straight forward.


Truck looks great suspension kinda settled overnight a bit. Rake might be slightly more then stock but it prob just needs to settle. I would be fine with it either way. Looks rad. Can't wait to wheel it.

Now to go and try and get some tires before the alignment or ride it out on the stocks for a bit...

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[mscot]

I would redo your UCAs when you are less frustrated.
I had to use a pry-bar to pull the arms apart a bit but doing that I was able to get all 4 washers in.
There's a thread in the 4th gens section that details it. I would have been lost without that thread.

 

[Mutant138]

I actually had three jacks. Floor jack under the LCA, bottle jack under the KDSS piston, and factory jack with wood under the hub. I didn't loosen the LCA bolts, just forced it down with a large pipe. The bottle jack under the sway bar/KDSS piston made hooking it back up a breeze.

Yea, I feel like there are a few ways to do this efficiently. Everyone seems to have a different method. After doing it myself I can see why there are so many variations.

I will do it alot different next go.

I figured it would be easier and was cocky about it. Thankfully I allowed for just enough time.

At the tire shop now about to fall asleep.

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[Mutant138]

I would redo your UCAs when you are less frustrated.

I had to use a pry-bar to pull the arms apart a bit but doing that I was able to get all 4 washers in.

There's a thread in the 4th gens section that details it. I would have been lost without that thread.

Already did it this morning. Much easier when the suspension is all together. Less fighting the knuckle. Used the oem tire iron. Worked perfectly.

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[Mutant138]

On the alignment rack rn. No warranty on modified vehicles they told me. Don't really feel like shopping around rn and they do good work.

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[ElectroBoy]

Your truck looks very evil. Like your avatar. :thumb3:

 

[ProfessorP]

Looks good! Sorry you struggled. My Dobinsons lift and UCAs went in easily... this time. I’m sure something simple like spark plugs will kick my butt unexpectedly in the future.

When the annoyance and pain in the a$$ subsides, you’ll be glad you went through the hassle.

 

[Mutant138]

Your truck looks very evil. Like your avatar. :thumb3:

That's what I was going for! Thanks dog. Appreciate that.

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[Mutant138]

Looks good! Sorry you struggled. My Dobinsons lift and UCAs went in easily... this time. I’m sure something simple like spark plugs will kick my butt unexpectedly in the future.



When the annoyance and pain in the a$$ subsides, you’ll be glad you went through the hassle.

Sometimes I'm the wiz with wrench. But every once in a while the vehicle gets the best of me. It's already like a completely different truck. Worth it. Going to be a great camping season out here.

Just washed all the grease off the fenders. And pulled the front mud flaps. Definitely rubbing body mount. Although not that much. Might be able to get away with a mini chop. Been like 3 days of giving this thing all my attention tho. I need to do adult stuff and get ready for work tomorrow.

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[WokkerK]

Looks good. Glad you were able to get it done.

 

[GripT4R]

Glad you got those washers in, and you are now enjoying all the hard work and money you spent.

Bring it out to a meet or a group trail run sometime.

 

[Mutant138]

Glad you got those washers in, and you are now enjoying all the hard work and money you spent.



Bring it out to a meet or a group trail run sometime.

For sure I'll be around. Also, I feel like I owe you a beer for bringing that to my attention. Appreciate that.

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[Mutant138]

Seems pretty good. I think it's still leaning up front despite offset coils in the rear. Hence the castor difference.

Tracks way straighter then factory. Wheel has a bit more return to it coming out of a corner then factory too.

Will see how she settles out.

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[honda250xtitan]

firestone said no lifetime?? that's interesting. they didn't give me sh1t on my titan and it had uppers, lowers, steering, and fox coilovers. i wonder if they changed or if certain locations are picky


i went equal settings on wife's kdss, no noticeable lean :shrug: annoying that they all are a little bit different lol