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Old 08-06-2004, 11:17 PM
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Edge mini spring pak help

I just received the Edge 2" leveling kit today. There weren't any instructions included. Does anyone know the torque specs for the new u-bolts? Any other tips? Things to watch out for? Thanks
 

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Old 08-07-2004, 09:51 AM
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Here are the instructions I received from Marty to install my mini spring packs.
1) Place the truck up on jack stands, (Jack stands may be placed slightly behind shackles)
2) Remove wheels/tires.
3) Suspend the axle with a jack and remove the lower shock bolts.
4)Unbolt the upper track bar bolt.
5)Unbolt the drivers side U-Bolts
6)Lower the jack and let the axle drop free of the spring.
7Remove the center pin from your OE spring.
8)Install new mini spring pack under OE springs and torque center pin to 30Ft/lbs
9)Cutt of excess threads from center pin.
10)Raise axle back into place.
11)Install new U-Bolts (Longer pair go on drivers side) Torque to 99ft/lbs
12)Repeat steps 5-11 on passengers side.
13)Raise axle up almost to the point of lifting the truck off the jack stands.
14) Reinstall track bar bolt. Torque to 369Ft/lbs.( If it wont go you may need to use a come-a-long to pull it back into place. Attach it to the U-bolt top plate on the passengers side and frame on the drivers side. If you dont have a come-a-long you can proceed to the next step.
15) Reinstall shock bolts and tires.
16)If you were unable to get the track bar bolt into place, go ahead and set the truck back on the ground and steer the wheels all the way to the left. This should pull the chassis over enough to now install the bolt.....
I Tried using this method to install the Track bar bolt and coulndt get it so I went and bought a come-a-long. With that it took me about 3 minutes to install the bolt after fighting with it for about an hour. I highly recommed the use of a come-a-long.
Hope this helps.
Rick.
 
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Thank you for posting the instructions. They were very helpful. Although I didn't remove the track bar to install the spring paks, it probably would have been easier if I had.
 




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