Wanna lift my truck

joelindsey1981 · Jun 18, 2017

I want to do it myself but have never done it (I'm very mechanically inclined got a lot of tools) but how hard is it. Is it something I should attempt myself? Any suggestions on type of kit? Any suggestions on doin it? Any help is appreciated

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crazykid1994 · Jun 18, 2017

How big do you want to go. What's your price range.

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joelindsey1981 · Jun 18, 2017

6" $1000-$2000

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LumberJakl · Jun 18, 2017

It's easy enough if you follow through the instructions. Watch this video where you can see the whole process and determine if it's doable for you. Take your time, and give yourself atleast 2 full days to work on it . Start the front which is the more challenging part, the rear is very easy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQiKW1FJf4U
Just make sure you have a torque wrench to tighten everything back to spec

(Note: Before you start the front and put it on jack stands, loosen the bolts to the driveshaft. I know this because I had everything disassembled in the front , and as I was just about the drop the differential and remove the driveshaft - I couldn't >.< the locktite on the bolts was near impossible to get it out with my impact gun so I had to put everything back together.. never again haha)

crazykid1994 · Jun 18, 2017

I would say go zone or rough country if that's your price range. It should be easy enough if your are mechanically inclined. Just follow the instructions

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joelindsey1981 · Jun 18, 2017

Sweet thanks

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808ram1500 · Jun 20, 2017

I did a 6" RCX lift a few weeks back. I'm mechanically inclined with a bunch of tools that I have from my "Honda" days. Did the rear in 4 hours, the front took all day into the night due to missing a couple tools. Lol. Plus I'm the type of person that takes my time to look around the vehicle while working under it.

If you are changing your front struts, you may have to cut the shaft of the strut due to the top mounting bolt being frozen and spinning the shaft while trying to remove it. Either have a good pair of vice grips or a vice.

I used a 18mm 1/2" drive swivel socket (spring type) with an extention, and an air impact gun to remove the diff bolts and drive shaft bolts

Make sure you have all the tools needed for the job.

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