5100 install question

[17CrewCab1500]

This normal setting to a 2.8 on the 5100s?
Do I just have to crank down on the spring compressor to get the spring compressed enough to get the bolt on? Seems like a lot of compressing.....

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[17CrewCab1500]

Double check this part looks good..

Just seems like a lot to compress....

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[JB1]

You have the pieces installed correctly, just remember that small washer goes on the shaft stud under the top mount, not on top of it

 

[17CrewCab1500]

Thanks. Yeah, just cranked on the compressor, I just think man, gonna be a stiff ride now. LOL

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[17CrewCab1500]

And those go through sockets man, gotta love those!!!

Makes removing factory struts a simple task.

Didn't have to use the Allen key for the bills, snugged up perfect, but pic to show if you had to use it.

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[JB1]

Damn you making it look easy

 

[17CrewCab1500]

I am used to working on 2500s for the last 12 years. 1500 is different, but pretty simple.

Thunderstorm has been slowing me down, keep watching the lightning.

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[17CrewCab1500]

I know the second I drop it off the jackstands I'm heading over to buy wheels and tires. Haha

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[jdavila99999]

Alignment


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[17CrewCab1500]

Yeah, I guess I should do that first.

Alignment


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[Joes1500]

Please report back on whether this stiffened the ride .


Thanks

 

[17CrewCab1500]

Please report back on whether this stiffened the ride .


Thanks

Ok! Other's that have done this... Can you give us feedback?

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[17CrewCab1500]

I took it for a ride down the street back to Autozone to return the spring compressor tool.

It seems a bit stiffer, I can feel some of the bumps/gaps in the road more than I 'think' I did..

It does sit up a lot higher than I was expecting it to. It sits 100% level with the rear now at 39.25" inches from ground to the center of the fender.

Tow hook where sitting at 17" and now sit almost 20.5" off the ground.

I did notice getting in and out of it is more of a challenge. More effort to get in and more of a drop/slide to get out.
I also had to adjust the mirrors, all three of them. I guess I better adjust my headlights before tonight too!

 

[JB1]

It may settle a little, you going to get it aligned soon?

 

[Joes1500]

Thanks for the info

 

[17CrewCab1500]

It may settle a little, you going to get it aligned soon?

I am going to try to do it here in the next few weeks.

 

[17CrewCab1500]

She is dirty. We are in our Monsoon season, so thunderstorms and haboobs everynight. I'll try to wash it and get better pics. Won t be leaving this weekend so she is safe in the garage.

I will say.. It is taller, much taller than I expected. Getting in and out is more of a reach/fall.

Mirrors had to be adjusted. I'll have to do something with my headlights now.

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[17CrewCab1500]

Washed. defenitly taller.

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[Chief_6.7]

Looks good congrats brotha

 

[JB1]

Looks great @17CrewCab1500