Installing 6" PROCOMP STAGE I Lift

nickaliRAM · Nov 1, 2012

I have a garage with a lift and all tools needed to install the lift, but I have never done a lift before. I am very mechanically inclined when working on trucks, but I just wanted to get some advice or tips from anyone on whether I should or shouldnt install myself.

GlOcKnRaM · Nov 1, 2012

Make sure to have a spring compressor...and it can be done! Gonna probably need an extra set of hands tho lol

Catchin Zs · Nov 1, 2012

You don't need a spring compressor unless you're installing new struts (Bilsteins). Just take off the entire lower control arm assembly with the strut tower intact. An extra set of hands is extremely useful, it can cut the time in half especially when you have to lower the front diff for the drop brackets. Make sure you are very careful when putting the cv's back into the new steering knuckles so they do not bind. Just follow the instructions that come with the kit very carefully and you should be good to go!

nickaliRAM · Nov 1, 2012

GlOcKnRaM said:
Make sure to have a spring compressor...and it can be done! Gonna probably need an extra set of hands tho lol

My buddy that is a technician at Dodge is going to be helping me or the other way around, me helping him, but he is supplying the spring compressor.

Thank you for the info.

nickaliRAM · Nov 1, 2012

Catchin Zs said:
You don't need a spring compressor unless you're installing new struts (Bilsteins). Just take off the entire lower control arm assembly with the strut tower intact. An extra set of hands is extremely useful, it can cut the time in half especially when you have to lower the front diff for the drop brackets. Make sure you are very careful when putting the cv's back into the new steering knuckles so they do not bind. Just follow the instructions that come with the kit very carefully and you should be good to go!

Thank you for the info. I have 2 sets of instructions.

Catchin Zs · Nov 1, 2012

If you get Bilsteins, make sure you buy from this guy here! He's the forum admin and is great to work with. Most lift kits leave you with quite a bit of rake, Bilsteins help raise the front even more so it's closer to being level. http://dbtruckcustoms.com/dodge_gas/dodge_gas_suspension

nickaliRAM · Nov 1, 2012

Catchin Zs said:
If you get Bilsteins, make sure you buy from this guy here! He's the forum admin and is great to work with. Most lift kits leave you with quite a bit of rake, Bilsteins help raise the front even more so it's closer to being level. DB TRUCK CUSTOMS - dodge gas suspension

I am already working with him right now on figuring out what all I need.

GlOcKnRaM · Nov 1, 2012

Catchin Zs said:
You don't need a spring compressor unless you're installing new struts (Bilsteins). Just take off the entire lower control arm assembly with the strut tower intact. An extra set of hands is extremely useful, it can cut the time in half especially when you have to lower the front diff for the drop brackets. Make sure you are very careful when putting the cv's back into the new steering knuckles so they do not bind. Just follow the instructions that come with the kit very carefully and you should be good to go!

True..sorry forgot that you can just leave the strut tower intact and not have to actually remove the springs

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