2" coils

[Buckeye Ranger]

well im replacing my stock coils tomorrow with 2" coils to level out the truck. all i need to know is what all do I need on hand to take out the bolt that sits inside the coil and whatelse should i do? never done it before but all the information would b a great help

 

[AngloSaxon]

Braker bar?

 

[95XL]

Have an appointment at your local alignment shop.

 

[gaz]

Coil Spring Removal Tools

Hello,

To make this as painless as possible, have the following on hand:

Maintenance manual or a source for fastener torques
Leather gloves
Deep impact socket set (I think it is 1 1/8")
18"-24" of socket extensions
an Impact tool (gun, air powered or electric)
Torque wrench(s)
some replacement locking pins (cotter pins) for the steering linkage/drag link if you need to get some more play out of the front to pop out the coil top

you will also need a jack, jack stands, wheel lug nut removal tool, a set of pliers or beefy flat tip screwdriver to bend the top coil retainer tab, some penetrating oil (to loosen it up) and some antisieze compound (afterwords, to keep it from becoming a pain for the next time)

Don't be surprised to find that your coil spring lower pad or holder is damaged, they don't cost very much

I work slow, I can change a set of coils in 3 hours with an impact tool, job done ready to drive (including toilet and refreshment breaks); without the impact tool it has taken me up to 3 hours per coil retaining nut alone.

gaz

 

[JFA_Spyderman]

go to walmart and buy on of those towing ball wrenches. The 1 1/8" side will work for both the coil spring nut and radius arm nut.

 

[kunar]

gaz has it right on. you shouldnt need to do anything to the steering, but it will need to be aligned. as far as the coil spring retainer nut, i prefer a 28mm (it fits a little tighter and fits my hardware better) and i also use a ratchet with extensions. the box end wrench is okay but i think its easier with a socket and extensions and a breaker bar.

 

[Buckeye Ranger]

well guys that was some great usefull info helped out. I have them installed and drove it home today from my buddies. now here is the question. when we got done and put the tires on and lowered the truck back down i noticed my tires are angled like this \ /. is this just the alignment (getting it done tomorrow) or did i screw something up in the process.

Thanks for all ur help

 

[Davis]

that's the alignment. you did it right. just get that thing alingned ASAP and be ready to pay about $150 or more for the job cause they are going to have to install new alignment bushings.

 

[Buckeye Ranger]

everywhere i go they say i need to get axle pivot brackets cause the camber wont be enough or somethin like that. so looks like i gotta break down to get the brackets cause i not take'n the coils back out lol

 

[sluginxlt]

just go to napa and buy 3 degree camber bushings

 

[Buckeye Ranger]

what about disconnecting the sway bar would this do anything?

 

[metalmacguyver]

the sway bar wont do anything.