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Old 02-15-2012, 06:50 PM
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Holy crap! Only 2 days to get it.... Wow, it's times like that it sucks to live in Canada lol atleast 2 weeks for anything I order...

Let us know if you need the bushings for the allignment and what ones they used if possible
 
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Old 02-16-2012, 12:10 AM
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That was speedy.

Did the alignment bushings come with them or did you order them separately?
 
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Old 02-16-2012, 08:49 AM
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yea it came alot faster than i expected. the alignment bushings did come with the kit. they are made by Mcquay-Norris. hopefully ill have everything done on Sunday besides the alignment so before and after pictures should be up Sunday night.
 
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Those bushings, do they have any degrees marked on them? Or even a part number? I'm thinking I'm going to pick up a set and install them prior to going for an allignment to save some $$
 
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Originally Posted by Midnite1987
Those bushings, do they have any degrees marked on them? Or even a part number? I'm thinking I'm going to pick up a set and install them prior to going for an allignment to save some $$
they have b-z marked around them and comes with an adjustment chart. it looks really complicated to me so im not sure if ill try to put them on myself or just pay the man and save my self the headache. the part number for the ones i have is AA3951. bronco graveyard sales a set separate and that part number is 33520. they look different than mine but heres the link to them:
Adjustable Alignment Bushings Pair
 
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Old 02-17-2012, 04:53 AM
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I'd say if you can get them installed before going in for an alignment, you'll save yourself $50 or more. They can still adjust them, but won't charge you to install them.
 
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I found some YouTube videos if anyone is interested. I thought it might help somone out later too.


23100 - 4x4 Camber/ Caster Sleeves - Specialty Products Company - YouTube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTyS9...eature=related
 
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Do those adjustment bushings that came with you BDS springs have the ears on them or does it just look like a hex head?
 
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thanks for the videos man! the bushing have the ears on them. ill take a few pics of them so you can see
 
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TexasGuy001 those are some great videos there. I gotta do this leveling to my truck too It drives me crazy that the front is lower and the back is higher.
 
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Old 02-20-2012, 09:04 AM
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got my leveling kit put in yesterday. we didnt attempt to put the new bushings in cause it looked like too much of a hassle so i figured id pay someone to do it. let me know what you think.
Before:

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you cant really tell much by the pictures but its definitely a big noticeable difference. the ride is pretty smooth too
 

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i can tell the difference and it looks like it was worth the time and money! nice job!
 
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thanks man. yea in my opinion it was definitely worth the time and money. only took about an hour.
 
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It looks great!

Stance looks close to mine:

 

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