leveling coil questions
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You should be able to install them in your driveway. You will need an alignment afterwards. I did mine in the drive way. Just remove the wheel, unbolt the lower shock mount, and drop the suspension down. Then remove the retaining bolt/bracket on top of the spring and remove the lower nut and retainer that hold the bottom of the spring in. The factory springs may fall right out. The leveling coils being taller may need a little pushing to get in. Make sure you position the new springs in the same fashion as the old ones so that they meet the upper retainer correctly. For the lower nut you will need a fairly large deep well socket. I believe it is 1 1/8 inch deep well socket. You will also need a half in drive breaker bar, since a rachet will not fit between the coil spring. You can drop it down inside the spring from the top of the spring/shock saddle. I advise doing one side at a time. You can probably the shocks you have, but most companies recommend using longer shocks. 
Last edited by TexasGuy001; Mar 23, 2006 at 02:23 AM.
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From: Hanscom AFB, MA
Texas guy has explained it perfectly. BTW, with dropping the suspension while jacking up the truck on the frame, you have removed all of the tension on the factory spring. No need for a spring compressor.
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From: Hanscom AFB, MA
Originally Posted by Salmonhead
I'd recommend the Superlift adjustable alignment bushings from the graveyard as well. I raised my front coils 2" and the alignment shop got me for $134 (the Superlift bushings are only $50).
