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V's are in! It took me about 4.5 hours including clean up to get them in and back together. Taking off the bumper is a must and would be difficult but yourself. Also, large ratchet straps are required. Made moving the axle into position a lot easier.
The U bolts from ATS we're really long. I might trim them off when I add the turn stop.
While I was there, I replaced the missing bump stops.
I didn't get shocks because I wasn't sure of the condition on the existing. Turns out they weren't smoked, but on the way out. I'll replace those when I get my spacer and wheels next week. Spacers FINALLY shipped today after 3 weeks from BORA.
Fronts on both sides we're 22.25" and rear we're 24.25". After the install, fronts we're 24". So I'm pleased with the outcome.
New BORA spacers came in today along with new shocks and steering stabilizer. New tires on the wheels waiting in the garage.
Only one out of four spacers fit.....
(Edit) Update - Lenny Stahl and I spoke and Motorsport Tech is going to make it right. New set en route next week.
Last edited by Jeremyh Ford; Mar 22, 2018 at 06:57 PM.
Reason: Update
Thanks for the info, will get those ordered. I’m also thinking about doing all the bushings etc with the poly bushings from suspension.com. When I was redoing the front diff seal (slammed a rock out Elk hunting) I noticed they are all pretty beat
Was promised today but no dice. Apparently a machine went down.... Last time it was the weather. Disappointing really. At least I got a phone call.
I'm going to press the studs out/back in myself as I don't have any faith at this point they will actually be delivered. 2gs worth of wheels,tires and shocks ready to go. Alignmnet scheduled for tomorrow.
Thanks for the info, will get those ordered. I’m also thinking about doing all the bushings etc with the poly bushings from suspension.com. When I was redoing the front diff seal (slammed a rock out Elk hunting) I noticed they are all pretty beat
I couldn't believe how much quieter the ride was. You'll wish you would have done it sooner.
Well, I managed to get everything on without a hitch. The ride is so much better. New shocks and steering stabilizer. Should have done the V swap and wheel / tire package sooner.
I also removed and cleaned the ABS sensors before installing the spacers. That fixed the light issue.
Currently getting a front end alignment and oil change.
Needle bearing on drivers front starting talking to me this week. After 200k, I figure it's time to change out more parts! Ordered new front hubs from SKS, Dana U-Joints, Proforged Ball Joints, and misc seals required on the change. What fun! Total part cost = $632.00. Quote from the local dealership was $3k. I'm sure there will be a blood letting, but it beats the bleeding that would occur from my wallet.
Needle bearing on drivers front starting talking to me this week. After 200k, I figure it's time to change out more parts! Ordered new front hubs from SKS, Dana U-Joints, Proforged Ball Joints, and misc seals required on the change. What fun! Total part cost = $632.00. Quote from the local dealership was $3k. I'm sure there will be a blood letting, but it beats the bleeding that would occur from my wallet.
Still love driving this rig.
I did the same job recently. If you happened to order new needle bearings and yellow hub o-rings, you won't need them. They were already installed on the SKS hubs that I got from RockAuto.
Yeah, but the dealership installs gold plated bearings. 
