apotocki
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Ok....yea, I know there has been lots of talk and info regarding the installation of level kits. Please bear with me on this.
I installed a ReadyLift 2 inch level back in December. I’m not happy with it as the realized lift is 1.5 inches at best. Every time I look at the truck I wish it was another .5-1 inch higher in the front. I’m going to be changing it to a 2.5 inch kit.
When I did my ReadyLift install I removed the lower control arms....and tie rods. I had an issue on the passenger side where the shaft popped out...was a bear to get back in. Drivers side was a piece of cake with no issues.
I’m thinking about not doing the LCA removal again and doing the ‘traditional’ method of tie rod, sway bar, upper ball joint, and removing the axle nut.
My question is...will I have to remove the strut bottom studs in order to reinstall it with the spacer on?...or will there be enough space pushing down on the lower arm to get it back in? If the axle nut is removed hopefully that provides enough room?....I’ve heard getting those studs out is not easy.
Appreciate any and all feedback.
Thanks.
I installed a ReadyLift 2 inch level back in December. I’m not happy with it as the realized lift is 1.5 inches at best. Every time I look at the truck I wish it was another .5-1 inch higher in the front. I’m going to be changing it to a 2.5 inch kit.
When I did my ReadyLift install I removed the lower control arms....and tie rods. I had an issue on the passenger side where the shaft popped out...was a bear to get back in. Drivers side was a piece of cake with no issues.
I’m thinking about not doing the LCA removal again and doing the ‘traditional’ method of tie rod, sway bar, upper ball joint, and removing the axle nut.
My question is...will I have to remove the strut bottom studs in order to reinstall it with the spacer on?...or will there be enough space pushing down on the lower arm to get it back in? If the axle nut is removed hopefully that provides enough room?....I’ve heard getting those studs out is not easy.
Appreciate any and all feedback.
Thanks.
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