Is there a preferred method for installing lift parts?
Say I start in the rear with leaf packs, shocks, brake lines, etc...
Would I take out the shocks first, then drop the leafs, or vise versa? Not sure if the shocks need to hold the axle up while the leaf bolts come out.........
And for front... shocks, then coils, then LCAs? or shocks, LCAs, then coils...????

Also, whatever other steps that should be done first, second, third.....

Thanks!

 

What ever kit you buy, they almost all have a video on how to install it. I would recommend watching that, as It depends on what you're replacing. The important thing is supporting the vehicle. do one axle at a time, jack it up, but 6 ton jacks under the frame, take the tires off, then drop the axle down onto 3 ton jacks. should give you plenty of working room. I personally do the rear first, (fewer parts, but also more issues with leaf spring bolts). Then the front, take out all the parts being replaced, install them back in pairs, with shocks being the last thing I put on.

 

I did the rear first. Broke the leaf spring/hanger bolts loose then removed the shocks.

I left the front tires on the ground and raised the rear end high enough to give me working room then set the frame on 3 or 4 jackstands per side and put a floor jack under the pumpkin. It was super solid.

Then I did one side at a time. Cut the U bolts, removed leaf pack and hanger, cleaned and coated with chassis saver. Then installed new parts. When all that was done I put the shocks in.

With the front i simply did the same thing with support on the frame and let the axle drop down as needed. Took shocks off, track bar loose, pull out spring/insulator/bumpstop. Then clean and coat. Then back together. One side at a time. I dont think I had to unBolt the control arms I dont exactly remember. I do remember having my wife step on the knuckle to force the axle down a little farther so I could get the spring in place.

I went around and checked torque on everything 2 times then every other day then at 250 miles then 500 miles.