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Definitely. Start hitting all the bolts you need to take off now with some penetrating lubricant and it will make your life much easier. I tried to do it without a spring compressor but I don't see how it could possibly be done. I ended up renting one from Autozone. Unless you take the steering, track bar and control arms off your front axle it probably won't want to drop that low. The rear shackles are pretty easy, though.
What size tires are you going to run?
What size tires are you going to run?
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And for everyone else thanks for all the input ill update when i get it in!
thanks again
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if someone wanted to buy both sockets they can be had for cheap, less than $5 for both. If he were to go to sears who has a lifetime warranty on all craftsman products then he could get BOTH for $6 before tax
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see i was thinking about doing the fron on my own because for some reason i think it would e easier then the shackles due to rust and a possibility of the bolts getting messed up
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ok so the pep boys guy told me he would install it so i orderd it right. i called him about 3 times and he doesnt return calls so im going to have me and a buddy try and do it. Now how often do the bolts get messed up on the shackles or is it just luck?
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im getting inpatient i want my lift installed. i got tools for xmas so im set on that just worried about those shackles thats the only thing holding me back
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i just put on 30's and my rear end is rubbing, so i gotta put a lift on asap, i figure i'll go with shackles in the rear and spacers in the front
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