A big thanks to this site and amts also chippys posts n pics on doing DYI suspension install. I used pretty much all tips as above but disconnected rear sway bar link to help lower rear diff even more to get springs in.The Mrs was a helper for the fronts, So i guess i could take her out for dinner with the money saved on installation.Cheers Steve
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Originally posted by getspeed69 View PostSo i guess i could take her out for dinner with the money saved on installation.Cheers Steve
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Hi All
Just stumbled across this informative tutorial for strut assembly and install.
https://youtu.be/rZ8eoJu1ELY
https://youtu.be/e-7ysiGblyc
Then the rear
https://youtu.be/oxV-CAAfrgg
Hope the link works and is helpful for some one.
Cheers
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Finally got around to installing my lift kit yesterday.
I used the no spring compressor method as per Amts suggestions and once the factory stuff was out it was fairly simple.
I fear i may have tightened the top strut nut too much. as I can't get a torque wrench on it in situ.
how do you gauge the tension on the top nut of both the front strut and the rear shock?
Is it just once the bushes are a bit squished and the nylocks have got at least 3 threads through the nut? or is there a more technical way to it?
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Originally posted by woodwormm View PostFinally got around to installing my lift kit yesterday.
I used the no spring compressor method as per Amts suggestions and once the factory stuff was out it was fairly simple.
I fear i may have tightened the top strut nut too much. as I can't get a torque wrench on it in situ.
how do you gauge the tension on the top nut of both the front strut and the rear shock?
Is it just once the bushes are a bit squished and the nylocks have got at least 3 threads through the nut? or is there a more technical way to it?Silver '04 KZJ120~Manual~GXL~Dobinson/Kings lift~Custom valved Ironmans~Detroit Locker~Endless Air~X9 Superwinch~Madman EMS1~TJM Dual Battery~Rhino Roof Tray~120W solar panel~Foxwing awning~Bushskinz UVP~Long Ranger water tank~Bushman fridge~Steinbauer P-Box~Beaudesert 2 3/4"~Airtec Snorkel~TJM Sliders~Prico Boost Gauge~BFG-KO2s~TPMS~GME TX3420~Front and Rear Cameras~Ultimate Camper hanging off the back!
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Originally posted by adrian5800 View PostUntil the nut bottoms out on the shoulder, basically when it's tight.
I'd best get under there and tweak a bit more.
I didn't want to deform the bushes too much by spanner if it was over-doing it.
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