another 4th gen. lift in progress soon
03-19-2004, 12:09 AM
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An air ratchet would be sufficient for this job, but an impact wrench would probably be more useful down the line. I would also locate a long prybar.
Replacing the strut assembly is much easier if you can use force in prying the lower control arm downwards. If not, you may think it'll never go back in there.
You may want to get a pickle fork or a tie rod end puller as well in order to separate the tie rod end.
Doug
Replacing the strut assembly is much easier if you can use force in prying the lower control arm downwards. If not, you may think it'll never go back in there.
You may want to get a pickle fork or a tie rod end puller as well in order to separate the tie rod end.
Doug
03-19-2004, 06:19 AM
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so far my list of tools is this:
spring compressor (external sort from Craftsman)
3/8" impact wrench
ball joint separator
metric tools
stupid stock jack (which will be used to press the control arm down)
lots of diet coke
camera
dictaphone
maglite
music
dad's dirtbike helmet (for when handling the whole spring compressor thing)
spring compressor (external sort from Craftsman)
3/8" impact wrench
ball joint separator
metric tools
stupid stock jack (which will be used to press the control arm down)
lots of diet coke
camera
dictaphone
maglite
music
dad's dirtbike helmet (for when handling the whole spring compressor thing)
03-19-2004, 06:20 AM
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Doug -- email me the pictures and/or whatever else:
sled2@mac.com
and I will host them for you at my domain.
sled2@mac.com
and I will host them for you at my domain.
03-19-2004, 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by bulldog-yota
OK guys, I ordered my Daystar lift tonight. 
2.5" front and 2" rear Used my Governator check, love Arnold!!! 
Got my CA license refund last night. 
So my question now is, what airtools should I get as it seems to be the way to go for the spring compressors ratchet or impact wrench?? I prefer Craftsman, but which one and what accesories might be good?
I will get the spring connectors with the "lock" that goes over the coil so it cant jump off. WHat other special tools will be required??
2.5" front and 2" rear Used my Governator check, love Arnold!!! Got my CA license refund last night. So my question now is, what airtools should I get as it seems to be the way to go for the spring compressors ratchet or impact wrench?? I prefer Craftsman, but which one and what accesories might be good?
I will get the spring connectors with the "lock" that goes over the coil so it cant jump off. WHat other special tools will be required??
03-19-2004, 10:02 AM
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SasState ... I think it is some kind of bluish purple gray. I don't know what the exact name is... I forget!
Also ... if you guys are needing DayStar stuff ... Mike (on yotatech = Xtremeoff-road) at http://www.xtremeoff-road.com can help you out!
Also ... if you guys are needing DayStar stuff ... Mike (on yotatech = Xtremeoff-road) at http://www.xtremeoff-road.com can help you out!
03-19-2004, 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by 02Runner
You may want to get a pickle fork or a tie rod end puller as well in order to separate the tie rod end.
Doug
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03-19-2004, 03:53 PM
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Lance ... you guys should see mine ... I'm one of those people who really likes to wash my truck (it's calming except that it cuts my hands up when i'm scrubbing the wheel wells!) so I think there will be a funny difference between Doug's look and mine. But, there is something admirable to be said about that caked proof of good use!
But, there is something admirable to be said about that caked proof of good use!
03-19-2004, 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by 4route
Lance ... you guys should see mine ... I'm one of those people who really likes to wash my truck (it's calming except that it cuts my hands up when i'm scrubbing the wheel wells!) so I think there will be a funny difference between Doug's look and mine. But, there is something admirable to be said about that caked proof of good use!
But, there is something admirable to be said about that caked proof of good use!
03-19-2004, 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Good Times
Dude Doug, you gotta wash up! Talk about a nice cake layer of icing! 
I shouldn't talk cuz I know mine is just as bad 
I shouldn't talk cuz I know mine is just as bad 
03-19-2004, 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by 4route
Keisur -- mine is pretty cus I wash it ... it gets dirty, but it gets washed too. it's not neglected or unexercised in the least!
