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2" lift essentials
Tyke:
--- Quote ---managed to change all 4 springs & shocks on my rrc in a day on my own (16hrs)
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Looks like it could be a long aftenoon then if things don't run smooth.
Best I get a case of beer ordered as well for when the jobs done - :lol:
Seriously though, the workshop is well equipped for classic car/truck restoration work so it's just down to freeing up all the bits and bobs. May be able to get a couple of spare bods to help if I can prize them away from their own projects for a few hours. (i.e. pull a favour or two :wink:)
barmiebrumie:
Forgot to mention i'm no mechy, so if your got with the old spanners you should be o/k,
John.
paul_humphreys:
It was on my RRc, but it took me about 6 hours to change all 4 springs, shocks, front -2" turrets, -2" lower rear shocks mounts on mine. On the drive, no spring comperssors needed. I would get new turret rings to put on, then if in time you change the turret to shorter ones you will not have drop the springs again if the studs break. Yes go for longer break lines. Mine had them fitted along with all new copper pipes before I did the springs.
Tyke:
--- Quote ---Yes go for longer break lines. Mine had them fitted along with all new copper pipes before I did the springs.
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Makes a lot of sense mate. As I said, I am on limited time so it may pay to split the job in two. Sort the brakes and do a trial primary crack on all the nuts and bolts etc and then follow on with the lift a week later. Already decided on fitting new turret rings to cover me for any sheared bolts.
Will carry on with the original plan for now and decide once I know I can get everything off without too much trouble. If it looks like being a long haul I'll do it in two sessions.
Based on what you guys are telling me I think I will be ok, I seem to have most angles covered and my mates' an experienced mechanic and very handy to have around.
Will make sure I have brake lines handy before starting so with luck all will go well.
Just leaves the ABS thing really, not sure on how they are wired and how long the leads are.
Thanks for all your comments so far guys, I'm actually looking forward to doing the job :wink:
paul_humphreys:
Try www.llama4x4.co.uk for the break lines.
Paul
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