alright i finally got those studs out
i used a bunch of WD40 and then a screwdriver and sledge.

Now i ran into another problem.
The leafsprings i ordered DIDN'T COME W/ BUSHINGS!!!!!!!


so i ordered some from a local car place and they won't be here until monday...

all i have to say is wtf

 

alright i ordered some bushings for the new leafsprings and they should be here tomorrow afternoon...so hopefully i'll be done with everything tomorrow night!

 

WE'RE DONE!!! i actually helped today, but he did most of it himself. feel bad for stealing the glory of announcing his finished project but he'll get over it.

 

Yes casey you should feel bad
haha

but anyho like he said

WERE DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

and now for some pics...

Old and new leafsprings


Before


After






thank everyone for your help

next to come...
*manual hubs
*diff drop?
*sliders?



-Ben

 

quick question...
if i put my car in 4wd several times a month to do some light to moderate offroading, since i did this lift, should i do the diff drop?

and also how difficult is it to do?

 

The diff drop is really easy to do, but I could'nt see doing it to my runner, I like the extra clearence. Only problem I have found is the ripping of the cv boots. But like someone else stated, you will need to shim for the droop to keep it from happening.

 

sorry for my lack of knowledge but what does that mean?

 

lengthen the bump stop that keeps the a arms from dropping too far. usually done by adding a few washers.

 

Looks great. Congratulations on getting it done!

 

looks great man! and good choice of lift