Project: Handle Like a Porsche!

AF_Hemi · Oct 28, 2010

You may not have to pull it out of the stall each night. Most of the hobby shops have a $2.50 fee to store it inside overnight.

Trupiano · Oct 28, 2010

Redtruck-VA said:
Trip,
Bit of an overkill. I did mine with help on a rack in about 4 hours not counting the sway bar and bags. However since you have the bed off what about going ahead and getting the "c" notch done?

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As you I hijacked these pictures, but this is something I'm planning.

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Cant do a C-Notch. 2/4.5 is as low as I can go with a 4wd. 3/5 and 4/6 drops use the C-notch. If I go that low, Ill destroy my CV joints. It might be more than I need, but it couldn't hurt.

Trupiano · Oct 28, 2010

AF_Hemi said:
You may not have to pull it out of the stall each night. Most of the hobby shops have a $2.50 fee to store it inside overnight.

Would be nice! I still have to inquire, cause Ive never used the stalls for over 3-4 hours. But hopefully your right. The install will go alot faster if I have help, but I'm not sure cause most of my buddies work dayshift down in my hangar, and the shops only open 8-7.

RubberFrog · Oct 28, 2010

This is going to be sweet. Definately take lots of pics. Having the bed off will make for great shots for others to understand it better.

Redtruck-VA · Oct 28, 2010

Trip, with the bags you will be good. Just hate not taking advantage of having the bed off. lol

Trupiano · Oct 28, 2010

Helper Bags are here. Here's a shot

I also received a brand new set of McGaughy's 2" (really it's 1.5") drop shackles. Will sell for $40 plus shipping(prolly 3-6 bucks) if anyone wants them.

AWE Daniel · Oct 28, 2010

will those work on a 2wd? I might be interested if its easy to do.

Trupiano · Oct 28, 2010

Yeah, they work on 02-07 models, 2wd/4wd. I bought my original drop shackles for $82 shipped, so I figure $45 including shipping is a good price. Let me know.

AWE Daniel · Oct 28, 2010

im interested just wanna know how they go on, if I remember its not too complicated.

Trupiano · Oct 28, 2010

1. Lift the truck, put jackstands under the frame in front of the rear suspension.
2. Remove the tires.
3. Jack the rear axle up a lil to relieve pressure on the leaf springs.
4. Remove the bolts on the shackles on each side.
5. Grease the new drop shackles a lil.
6. Install them and lightly tighten the bolts.
7. Reinstall the tires, and unjack the truck.
8. Torque down the Shackles bolts.
9. Retorque the bolts after about 500-1000 miles.

Not too complicated.

AWE Daniel · Oct 28, 2010

Cool man I gotta think it over if I want to lower it ill keep you in mind

0212353 · Oct 28, 2010

Don't need to remove the wheels, I didn't when I installed a set on my 08.

I put a drop hitch in, jacked up the rear from there. Got under the truck, removed the bolts and shackles, reinstalled new ones.

OklaHemi · Oct 28, 2010

trup i cant wait to see this done. you truck will be complete then.

Trupiano · Oct 28, 2010

OklaHemi said:
trup i cant wait to see this done. you truck will be complete then.

Dude I'm so ****** stoked to start this project! These parts can't get delivered fast enough! Never be complete... :headbang:

glass3222 · Oct 28, 2010

The auto hobby shop is one of the things I miss most now that I am not in the army anymore

Trupiano · Oct 28, 2010

You can't still get on base and use it?

glass3222 · Oct 28, 2010

There is not a base even remotely close to me.

OklaHemi · Oct 29, 2010

Trupiano said:
Dude I'm so ****** stoked to start this project! These parts can't get delivered fast enough! Never be complete...

yeah i know, but visually your truck needs this.

Trupiano · Oct 30, 2010

Yeah, it really does! I also really hate the way it handles... so hopefully two birds one stone?

Redtruck-VA · Oct 30, 2010

Trip, you are doing this the right way and are going to like everything about the new ride.

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