Do it yourself!
Nov 15, 2004 | 11:35 AM
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From: Grand Junkyard, CO
Do it yourself!
I've never worked on a truck suspension before and was damned apprehensive about take my Taco's apart! Well, after about 6 hours of wrenching and cussing I've got my new AAL's and Cornfed spacers installed and everything seems to be holding together fine.
Things would have been much easier had I had an assistant, but I did not. I think the hardest thing was keeping the brake lines from getting too tight and repositioning the rear axle once I had re-installed the springs.
I can't imagine doing it w/o an impact wrench and compressor, but not everybody has that luxury.
So don't be intimidated, take your time and it's not that big a deal.
Thanks to everybody who offered advice and answered my questions.
~Scary
Things would have been much easier had I had an assistant, but I did not. I think the hardest thing was keeping the brake lines from getting too tight and repositioning the rear axle once I had re-installed the springs.
I can't imagine doing it w/o an impact wrench and compressor, but not everybody has that luxury.
So don't be intimidated, take your time and it's not that big a deal.
Thanks to everybody who offered advice and answered my questions.
~Scary
Nov 15, 2004 | 11:40 AM
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From: Oklahoma State
Originally Posted by Scary Mc
I've never worked on a truck suspension before and was damned apprehensive about take my Taco's apart! Well, after about 6 hours of wrenching and cussing I've got my new AAL's and Cornfed spacers installed and everything seems to be holding together fine.
Things would have been much easier had I had an assistant, but I did not. I think the hardest thing was keeping the brake lines from getting too tight and repositioning the rear axle once I had re-installed the springs.
I can't imagine doing it w/o an impact wrench and compressor, but not everybody has that luxury.
So don't be intimidated, take your time and it's not that big a deal.
Thanks to everybody who offered advice and answered my questions.
~Scary
Things would have been much easier had I had an assistant, but I did not. I think the hardest thing was keeping the brake lines from getting too tight and repositioning the rear axle once I had re-installed the springs.
I can't imagine doing it w/o an impact wrench and compressor, but not everybody has that luxury.
So don't be intimidated, take your time and it's not that big a deal.
Thanks to everybody who offered advice and answered my questions.
~Scary
Nov 15, 2004 | 03:48 PM
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From: Diamond Bar, CA
Originally Posted by Scary Mc
Will do.
Nov 15, 2004 | 05:48 PM
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From: San Luis Obispo, CA
Originally Posted by slyang1012
I JUST HAD MINE DONE WITH 2.75" SPACERS AND REAR AALS.. AFTER A WEEK OR SO, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE STARTED CREEKING.. DRENCHED THE LEAVES AND JOINTS WITH WD40 AND TA-DA.. IN CASE YOUR AALS EVER CREEK SOMEDAY.. !
another DIY'r!
