I agree Robert, it looks WAY less complicated, cheaper, and easier. Begs the question…”What are the drawbacks, challenges, pitfalls?” But, really, how could it be worse?
I'm guessing if you dont mark the control arms just right, your alignment would be off, but I plan on getting an alignment right after anyways... plus I was leaning towards the ones with the springs already on so I don't have to mess with a spring compressor... ALL OF THIS just so I can get some new rims/tires that I will NEVER be able to decide on in the first place ...
Ok got ya. Thnx.
You read my mind! Easier, no risk of axle being pulled out, and faster. And if you mark it carefully you'll put right back were it was.
Thank you Sir. That gave me some good info to consider. Im going to replace the Rotors and Calipers while Im in there. I screwed up and didn't get under my truck when I bought it. Not till first oil change. Which was close to a year after purchase. There was so much rust underneath, it was pathetic. I almost went back to dealership and ran it through the front showroom doors. Come to find out, it came out of Mi. And apparently the previous owner Never bothered to rince off the road salt.
I appreciate your help and good wishes.
Im in central Ga. Between Macon and Savannah.
Hell. You didn't hijack. Im installing the Struts/ Coilovers with srings already attached as well. All one unit. Thnx for idea on LCA method. Have to find a Good tutorial on it though. Thnx again.
You may already know this but rear brakes on these trucks require a special tool to compress the rear brake pistons. They are turned while they are compressed.Thank you Sir. That gave me some good info to consider. Im going to replace the Rotors and Calipers while Im in there. I screwed up and didn't get under my truck when I bought it. Not till first oil change. Which was close to a year after purchase. There was so much rust underneath, it was pathetic. I almost went back to dealership and ran it through the front showroom doors. Come to find out, it came out of Mi. And apparently the previous owner Never bothered to rince off the road salt.
I have since taken a wire brush on a drill and scrubbed Every inch of the undercarriage. And sprayed it with a rust neutralizer and a rust inhibitor. Then sprayed every part I could see and reach with undercoating. All 4 rotors are bad rusted around the rim where the grooves are. Smack it with hammer and rust just falls like rain. Blood pressure going up just talking about it. But, I guess its just as much My Fault for not putting it on a lift and inspecting it before I signed the papers. It was built in Jan 21. I bought it in Dec 22 with only 25,000 miles. Everything I could see was in Excellent condition. So my Presumption that what I couldnt see was just as erfect. But, Ive pretty much gotten it all taken care of. Except the rotors and calipers. Plus shocks and coilovers, will have it dealt with.
Oh well, enough of my whining.
Im a disabled Nam era veteran, so have nothing but time to get her right.
Replaced rear shocks today. Well, started yesterday. The drivers side was a Cluster. Had to cut bottom shock bolt off. It was gauled to the center of shock and bushing. The passenger side basically Fell off. .
I will definitely take my time on the front. Have already got an appointment for alignment. Front tires started cupping on inside edge. I had replaced stock ones with 2 sizes taller. And have a little chatter with steering input at speed. So am sure it needs alignment.
Again. Thanks for all you guys excellent info and suggestions. You all have definitely made things easier. I will surely come a calling if I run into any difficulties.
Maybe. But I have a Tremor and those coilovers are tough. I dropped that lower control arm and it was a breeze. May 30 min a side. You ate going to get an alignment regardless. If you don't you will eat those tires up.
Yes. I read about the compression tool. My daughter had a Pontiac G6 that I had to buy a special tool to release the pistons. Thanks much for the videos. Gonna need it.
You’re welcome - note that the Bearded Ford Tech video does not show the proper way to align the piston in the calliper. Defer to Robguy’s video where he details how it should be done.Yes. I read about the compression tool. My daughter had a Pontiac G6 that I had to buy a special tool to release the pistons. Thanks much for the videos. Gonna need it.
