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Old Sep 20, 2009 | 05:11 PM
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I beam Brackets

I am unstalling my lift today, and looking at the I beam brackets, I dont know how to reach the top bolts, the is very limited space under the oil pan to reach them. Is there any kind of special trick to get to those?

By the Way Its an F250

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Old Sep 20, 2009 | 09:58 PM
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open end wrench from about 45 degree angle on the bolt head and hit the nuts with an impact wrench.
 
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Old Sep 20, 2009 | 10:10 PM
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You selling the lift afterwards? Im looking to do a 4 inch on mine...
 
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Old Sep 20, 2009 | 10:16 PM
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Mustang, Sorry bout the mix up... I meant to type "Installing". I bought a used Skyjacker kit from my friend for cheap. I needed new front leafs and shocks anyway, and it ended up cheaper to buy the lift.
 
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Old Sep 20, 2009 | 10:20 PM
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I need new shocks, and to add a leaf in the front of my truck from the sagging, and I think 650 bucks will get me all new shocks all around and fix all my issues... I may end up doing that after christmas time...
 
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Old Sep 20, 2009 | 10:44 PM
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If you unbolt the motor mounts and raise the engine it will give you room to get your wrench between the crossmember and the oil pan.
 
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 07:58 AM
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Hey Kona, where are you located?

What are you doing with your stock springs?
 
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 01:17 PM
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Im Located in Ellensburg WA. Im not doing anything with my stock springs, if you want them I can ship them to you, and you can just pay me back shipping. I can ship all the U-Bolts and everything else if you wanted too.
 
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 06:42 PM
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If I was closer I'd probably do that. Not sure how much it would cost to ship to NC from there.
Wish I was home in Oregon. I'd just drive up for them.
 
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 06:49 PM
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I can go get an estimate for you, I'll let you know when I do.
 
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Old Sep 22, 2009 | 10:34 AM
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DOn't worry about it. My wife isn't letting me spend money on my truck right now anyways.
I've got a baby on the way so my 4wd conversion is being put on hold for a while...
 
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 12:10 AM
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Congrats on the baby BrownFalcon. The Springs and hardware will just be in storage. So if you are ever in my neck of the woods, feel free to take take them.
 
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 11:26 AM
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I might take you up on that... I might talk to my buddy back home who drives up that way pretty often, see if he wants to get them.
 
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 04:20 PM
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I need new shocks, and to add a leaf in the front of my truck from the sagging, and I think 650 bucks will get me all new shocks all around and fix all my issues... I may end up doing that after christmas time...
RECOMMEND getting urathane bushings as well, the front shackles on mine was pounded out. I was metal on metal on the one side and that fixed my 1 inch sag. Everything is sitting level now that my add-a-leafs and suspension has settled.
 
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 08:18 PM
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X2 on the poly bushings.
 
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