Rear Coil install

[Simpleman74]

Currently running 5100s front and rear with a Daystar rear spacer. Have some SAW coils coming thanks to a fellow forum member.

Anything unusual about installing them?

Unbolt shock, lower axle, remove coil spacer, install coil spring, reattach shock?

 

[Jeremy556]

You'll need to jack up the opposite side of the axle and may need to detach the swaybar

 

[Simpleman74]

You'll need to jack up the opposite side of the axle and may need to detach the swaybar

for 1.5"? ok... will keep that in mind, thanks! I had the spacer installed at a shop so that's why I ask.

 

[codyHTX]

there is a 1-bolt bracket holding a small cable running down to the axle on the passenger side of the diff (for diff locker perhaps? been a while since I've been under there) i unbolted that bracket for extra play when articulating the axle. you shouldn't need to disconnect rear brake lines, but keep an eye on 'em

 

[Simpleman74]

I have an SR5 the only locker I have is my gunvault lol

 

[PitbullRescuer]

I'll save you the hassle. Keep the spacers and sell me your SAW coils. Problem solved. [emoji41]

 

[Simpleman74]

I'll save you the hassle. Keep the spacers and sell me your SAW coils. Problem solved. [emoji41]

:smash:

 

[Boyds4Runner]

I tried to put mine in without disconnecting anything but couldn't do it. I ran out of time because I needed the vehicle in the morning to take the kids to school so I left it up to the shop that was doing the front coil-overs.

I also tried a bottle-jack to attempt to spread the axle down farther. Keep an eye on the brake-lines like [MENTION=127657]codyHTX[/MENTION] said. They don't need to be extended but will start to straighten out. They run right behind the back of the gas-tank the down toward just driver-side of the pumpkin so it's really for when spreading the driver side of the axle that you have to keep an eye on them.

The passenger side of the pumpkin has the electrical wires for the speed sensors. Keep an eye on those too when doing the passenger side of the axle.

Good luck!

I have the 1 and 1/2" SAW's too but with no added weight to the rear it is giving me 2" of lift. Had them since January of 2016 and they haven't settled yet, even after carrying 400lbs worth of sand-bags for 2 weeks to try and squat them down.

 

[Simpleman74]

2" would be good. I have my Bilsteins set to 2.25" in the front. I have 3rd row seating as well., thanks for the heads up on the sensor wires

 

[Nocturtle]

i used ratched straps to compress the spring ... got that extra inch to get it in there.

 

[Seattle206]

1) Jack up rear up by diff, jack stands on each side.
2) Remove wheels.
3) Start on either side of axle. Place jack underneath one side of axle and jack it up a bit to get some pressure off the shock. This makes removing the lower end of the shock easier. Unbolt top bolt of endlink, pull it out. Use a pry pull to help push out bottom end of shock(it'll take some force).
4) Take jack and jack up opposite side of axle until coil tension is loose. You can now wiggle out the coil with some creativity.
5) Install new coil, make sure it sits correctly. Take a flash light and look up to see how it needs to be oriented.
6) Jack up axle a little bit so you can slide the lower shock end back in, bolt it, then bolt back up the endlink. Do opposite the same. DONE.