Need 2" DIY BL install tips for Noob

[Big_THanks]

I am doing the DIY 2" BL to fit my new 18" Rockstar XDs and 33" toyo tires. I ordered all the parts already just want some tips or things to look for when myself and my dad try and do the BL. We are noobs so any tip is a good one.


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[NMTerras]

In no particular order:
- make sure you unhook the heater hoses from their clamps against the firewall so they hang loose before you lift anything. If you don't you could break your heater core, PIA and 'spensive
- unbolt the drive shaft safety strap. It's an easy one to forget
- unbolt the powersteering reservoir
- loosen up bolts on both sides before you remove bolts on one side and lift
- don't use cinder blocks to support the weight of the body - dangerous. I used railroad ties from landscaping.
- spray lots of PB in the days before you do it...especially if you live where bolts get rusty (and I believe you do)

those are the basics...

 

[SnickerDoodle]

This link should really help! And trust me.. when it says to loosen something before hand.. make sure you do! I learned from experience that it is no bueno if you don't. lol

DIY 2" BL

 

[Big_THanks]

In no particular order:
- make sure you unhook the heater hoses from their clamps against the firewall so they hang loose before you lift anything. If you don't you could break your heater core, PIA and 'spensive
- unbolt the drive shaft safety strap. It's an easy one to forget
- unbolt the powersteering reservoir
- loosen up bolts on both sides before you remove bolts on one side and lift
- don't use cinder blocks to support the weight of the body - dangerous. I used railroad ties from landscaping.
- spray lots of PB in the days before you do it...especially if you live where bolts get rusty (and I believe you do)

those are the basics...

Thanks for these. We don't have a rust issue here in Chattanooga.

 

[Big_THanks]

This link should really help! And trust me.. when it says to loosen something before hand.. make sure you do! I learned from experience that it is no bueno if you don't. lol

DIY 2" BL

Yea I read the DIY but I just wanted tips from experience.

 

[xearth]

2 jacks and a couple 2x4s got me thru it to be able to evenly lift one side at a time

 

[NMTerras]

Everywhere has a rust issue compared to where i live...


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[Big_THanks]

Everywhere has a rust issue compared to where i live...


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Well I don't know what other ppl have I'm just saying all work I've done including pml and such has never required PB blaster. There is no rust at all under my car.