lowering the z71 progress...
05-13-2007, 11:19 PM
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lowering the z71 progress...
Iv been looking at the DJM 3/4 kit sitting in my floor for over a month now and finally had time to start this weekend. I might have had the front done by now but I had some problems with the ball joint on the LCA. I finally figured out it wasnt coming out with the axle in. The clearence is way too tight. I got the passenger side done and the driver side mostly done.
So for future reference: The axle has to come out, just loosen the 8? bolts, take the cover off the hub, loosen the bolt(36mm) and just pull it out.
I would hate to know what a shop would charge to replace that ball joint.
So for future reference: The axle has to come out, just loosen the 8? bolts, take the cover off the hub, loosen the bolt(36mm) and just pull it out.
I would hate to know what a shop would charge to replace that ball joint.
05-14-2007, 07:43 PM
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I just lowered mine also. Its really an easy install. I didnt install rear hangers i just removed the blocks and added the shackles. I used the lowering spindles upfront.
05-28-2007, 10:22 PM
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before & after pics. (56k-get drunk and come back)
FINALLY!! Its done. Just need an alighnment and some paint! I still need to play with the torsion bars to get it a little lower but im done for now.
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05-29-2007, 12:11 PM
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yeh i did. Then I was by myself and was gona stand the bed on its end so i could clean it and as soon as i picked it up the front corners folded under and broke. I couldnt imagine doing it with the bed on, unless i had a lift.
05-29-2007, 01:42 PM
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dude do you know what a bed side cost and i'll tell you this no matter what you do it will not be right i have fixed one corner 3 times and it is still fcked up
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