So I got around to installing the suspension lift this weekend. Without further ado, here's some pics.


My little helper


This bolt caused much problems. Couldn't get it out. Tried heat and everything. I had to leave due to fire fighter obligations and my friend cut it out while I was away. However, in the process he nicked the boot! Had I known that tons of grease would gush out of it on the way home I would have tried harder to patch it at his house. Needless to say, it's now wrapped in duct tape.


Other side went a lot smoother.




I read somewhere that the All-pro leafs rust up pretty quick so I gave them a coat of rocker guard Saturday night.


Old broken leaf pack


New vs. Old




All done for this weekend. Still need to do the bvp relocate bracket, braided brake line, and now a new CV boot!

Big thanks to my little helper, Pat, and The Gear Shop.

Notes:
-Pre-install measurements were 37" in the front and 36.5" in the rear from floor to fender. Post-install measurements were 37" in the front (had a 2" leveling lift before) and 39" in the back. The truck has quite a bit of rake.
-The ride is VERY smooth . It doesn't feel like the same truck!
-Had to cut out one of the front spring eye bolts. Had purchased some knowing that it might come to this.
-Broke one of the grease nipples on the OME greasable shackles tightening it in. OD'OH!
-Found that the bottom bolt on the sway bar links was easier to remove than the top bolt