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Old Aug 23, 2006 | 04:12 PM
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who has used autospring leveling kit and did you need a front end alignment? also was it easy to install?
 
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Old Aug 23, 2006 | 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by derek4343
who has used autospring leveling kit and did you need a front end alignment? also was it easy to install?
Pretty much all front end lifts requires an alignment, and with most all you'll need is the toe-in only (as with the autospring).

Took me about 2 hours to do it myself.
 
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Old Aug 24, 2006 | 07:18 PM
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I got the 2.5" autospring on my 04 and love it. It took me about 2 hours to install and i had to allign the front end.
 
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Old Aug 24, 2006 | 07:35 PM
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I should be getting mine in tomorrow, and from everything I've read, is should take about 2 hours to install, and you'll need to correct the toe like already mentioned.
I'm hoping to install it saturday.
 
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Old Aug 24, 2006 | 09:34 PM
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thanks to all!
 
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Old Aug 24, 2006 | 10:56 PM
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some one on the forum posted that they make and auto spring 1.5 inch level kit. is this true? and where can i get it?
 
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Old Aug 25, 2006 | 06:00 AM
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took me 1.5 hours to install mine.... best thing I have done so far!
 
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Old Aug 25, 2006 | 07:32 AM
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on my 2004 i used the daystar lift kit. i was looking for something easier this time for my 06.i had heard that you don't need to use a coil spring compressor.
 
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Old Aug 25, 2006 | 07:50 AM
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no spring compressor needed... Very simple install
 
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Old Aug 26, 2006 | 03:18 PM
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Old Aug 26, 2006 | 03:19 PM
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What tools did you guys need/use to install the kit?

I noticed it said you need a 30mm socket, but someone said you don't need it, just a 1 1/16 wrench on the other end, is this true, or should I just get a 30mm socket? Along with the other tools needed?
 
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Old Aug 26, 2006 | 07:27 PM
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I used both because the bolt attaching the strut to the lower control arm has a 1 1/16" bolt head and a 30mm nut. If I remember right its the only tools over 1" used for the entire install.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2006 | 10:41 PM
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I just installed a leveling kit on my 04 scab yesterday. Its the best thing i've done to it so far. Definately get it aligned because I had to drive about a hundred miles today and I could notice a little wear on the tires. Its not excessive wear but with the price of tires i'll definately be getting it aligned very soon. Btw the kit makes your 4x4 look like a 4x4, no more nose diving. It was also very easy to intstall in less than 2 hours.
 

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Old Aug 27, 2006 | 12:58 AM
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Hey mac01 did you install the 2" or 2.5" leveling kit. I am looking to do this on my 04 screw 4x4, and just interested in which one you used.


Thanks
 
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