Special tools for ReadyLift lift kit

[SigepKat]

Are any needed? I'm looking to do this to my '16 this weekend and what to make sure I've got everything I need. I read the threads about doing this lift a few months ago, but now I can't find them.

Thanks!
CM

 

[LRNAD90]

This Help?

 

[RenegadeBad_Dog]

Keep use posted on how it goes.

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[Adieu]

2x6 for prying the strut assemblies back in place

 

[limitedex]

Air tools! And a floor jack to align the rear struts back into place. Easy peasy.

 

[SigepKat]

Sounds like I've got everything I'll need. Thanks!

CM

 

[Adieu]

Air tools! And a floor jack to align the rear struts back into place. Easy peasy.

Good 19-20v heavy duty cordless impact does the job just fine, no need for air

 

[Supeman]

No special tools are needed i went a complete different direction with my install took maybe 3 hours and that was with needing to make a couple trips to my buddies house for 1 1/8 socket but i was able to get everything in and out without completely taking the struts out was very easy good instructions with pictures if u need them i installed 33 12.5/r17 Nitto mud grapplers and they rub at half turn but full turn there is no rubbing i cant see how a 35” tire would fit but my 03 eb is 2wd just wanted to give it a different look and it worked im going on about 5 months with mine installed and no problems just giving my 2 cents but it is very easy to install I actually bought my lift from amazon as an open box and paid $180 with next day shipping and the box was ripped but everything was still sealed in the plastic but i feel it would be worth $400

 

[RenegadeBad_Dog]

Sounds like I've got everything I'll need. Thanks!

CM

Did you end up doing it?

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[SigepKat]

Not yet, wife ended up needing me, so working on the truck was put on hold. Hoping I can get it done this weekend.

CM

 

[SigepKat]

how in the H am I supposed to get these coils/shocks out? I haven't seen any mention of using a spring compressor, but it seems like I'm about to have to go get one...HELP!

 

[SigepKat]

If i could get the lower control arm a 1/4" lower, then the tower would come out...Not real sure how I'd get it back together though...

 

[ChrisRCNY]

In theory, you get the vehicle off the ground, and then just unbolt the top and bottom mounts. The whole strut+spring asdembpy should about fall out. Don't touch the center nut on the top mount.

If you look at the new assembly, the top has 3 bolts to mount it to the truck. The spring is already pre-compressed and installed, held in place by that center nut in top. Don't mess with that one.

 

[SigepKat]

Yeah, found the problem, I needed to release the brake and vacuum lines to relieve some tension. Now I'm having hell getting the upper control arm back in...Any suggestions?

CM

 

[gixer2000]

Yeah, found the problem, I needed to release the brake and vacuum lines to relieve some tension. Now I'm having hell getting the upper control arm back in...Any suggestions?

CM

Slip a pry bar through the control arm then into the spring. Pry the control arm down while you have the jack holding the lower arm up. You should also loosen the upper control arm bolts because the bushings resting place will be different amd you don't wanna kill the bushing early. Tighten them once the truck is on the ground

 

[outdare]

I used a rachet strap to help pull down on the upper control arm on my 2007.

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[oldpaddy]

My '14 was a nightmare. I ended up having some guys from my wifes shop do it. It took 2 guys on a 6' prybar. My '14 isn't like the installation in the instructions. The shocks are different.