Lift Tips
Lift Tips
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Make sure that a friend is there to help with the work, it is more fun that way. The biggest thing to remember, is never run out of beer! Might as well stop working if you do.
Oh yeah don't install the lift inside the garage. Kinda hard to drive out after the lift is on.
Oh yeah don't install the lift inside the garage. Kinda hard to drive out after the lift is on.
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Joined: May 2000
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From: Senoia, GA
stock up on grinder wheels for your angle grinder or get some good torches (and know how to use them!). those rivets are a PITA but once you do the first 3 or 4 you'll get the hang of it
GOOD JACKSTANDS as was stated! your jack will have to be able to jack on the frame enough to unload the suspension so make sure you have a good jack extender
also i suggest loc tite on all the bolts, otherwise they could rattle loose. you MUST recheck ALL the nuts and bolts and re-torque them down after a few trips
-cutts-
GOOD JACKSTANDS as was stated! your jack will have to be able to jack on the frame enough to unload the suspension so make sure you have a good jack extender
also i suggest loc tite on all the bolts, otherwise they could rattle loose. you MUST recheck ALL the nuts and bolts and re-torque them down after a few trips
-cutts-
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Yeah....about those rivets. What we found works best is a worthless bolt in vice grips and a sledge. If you use a longer punch, accidently hitting at an angle makes it fly. A shorter bolt (with vice grips to protect the hands) is more likely to transfer the force.
Oh, and soaking the rivets in wd40 doesn't hurt either.
Oh, and soaking the rivets in wd40 doesn't hurt either.
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Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Louisiana
If you don't have an impact, do your self a favor, and soak all the bolts with a good lube a couple of times before you even touch them.
If you don't do this, you'll make good friends with a cheater bar.
Good jackstands as previously stated, and if you don't have any, when you buy some, get the 6 ton jack stands. You'll need all the extra height they have.
Beer and a buddy also helps it go easier, faster(not counting beer breaks), and smoother.
If you don't do this, you'll make good friends with a cheater bar.
Good jackstands as previously stated, and if you don't have any, when you buy some, get the 6 ton jack stands. You'll need all the extra height they have.
Beer and a buddy also helps it go easier, faster(not counting beer breaks), and smoother.
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Joined: Jan 2004
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From: Wisconsin
what i found works the best is a sharp air chisel bit and a strong short barrel hammer(you get more bpm's with the shortys but the long ones do work) and i shoulda said second best, you just cant beat the ole fire axe
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Joined: Feb 2003
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From: MN
Definately 24" 6-ton jack stands. Grinder is good to have, I needed to fit some brackets on my lift. You'll want a power drill with a selection of good bits and possibly a little bit of sheetmetal, I needed to fab a power steering cooler bracket.
Air hammer works good, that's what I used. Make sure you get hearing protection if you go that route. Having an extra vehicle to go run for parts is a good idea. You might want to replace your suspension bushings while you are in ther too.
Good luck, I did my 2.5" in about 20-25 hours by myself.
Air hammer works good, that's what I used. Make sure you get hearing protection if you go that route. Having an extra vehicle to go run for parts is a good idea. You might want to replace your suspension bushings while you are in ther too.
Good luck, I did my 2.5" in about 20-25 hours by myself.
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