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Old Jul 8, 2012 | 11:26 PM
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how long does it take to install the 3" rough country lift?

(without the added control arm)

it says 3-4 hours but that doesn't seem right...


if anybody has installed this lift before what are some of the common problems you would run into when installing this lift?
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Old Jul 8, 2012 | 11:32 PM
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Rough Country did a video on it. but it all depends on rust, preparation, and they use air tools. just give yourself a whole saturday

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Old Jul 8, 2012 | 11:39 PM
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yeah... i watched the vid a couple of times but like they said when they were taking the clips off the leaf springs that they usually dont come off that easy and i was just wondering if anybody had any problems like that or what...


i got air tools... i got every tool available haha but ummm idk what other common problems that i might run into
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Old Jul 8, 2012 | 11:47 PM
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Took my brother 7 hours to do it by himself, and he had the same kit. The AAL was the hardest for him.
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Old Jul 8, 2012 | 11:48 PM
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Took my brother 7 hours to do it by himself, and he had the same kit. The AAL was the hardest for him.
alright thanks.... i figure it would be... but did he take the leaf springs out to install it or did he leave them in when he installed it?
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Old Jul 8, 2012 | 11:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Juh Juh Jinx
alright thanks.... i figure it would be... but did he take the leaf springs out to install it or did he leave them in when he installed it?
He had to take them out and put a new leaf in the old leaf pack.
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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 02:07 AM
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Took me around 2 hours with 2 buddies
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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 02:29 AM
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Get some good penetration oil like Kano Kroil oil. That stuff is way better than PB Blaster IMHO. Spray all the bolts you will have to loosen and it will make the process much smoother. I put my 4.5in lift on is under 5 hours myself. But I used a 2 post lift and goof around quite a bit.
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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 04:07 AM
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also depends on what breaks and if all parts are there, i did a skyjacker track bar relocation bracket that took a day to come in, getting the track bar lined up sucks and the rear springs are a pain
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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 10:10 AM
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On a hoist with air tools and plenty of soaking in PB Blaster for weeks prior, it took about 4.5 hours at a leisurely pace - including the install of the adjustable track bar.

Hardest part was getting the leaf spring mounting bolts loose and prying in the new pass. side coil spring.
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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 10:20 AM
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5 hours to do mine by myself with the 3" kit with full leaf pack. I had a 19v impact and no broken bolts.
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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 10:47 AM
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Like everyone said just varies on what goes down. Do some pre prep work with penetrating lube and make sure you dont need your vehicle the next day and get started. Anytime i do anything like that i would set asid a full day and then not need the vehicle the next day just incase.
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