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0 2026/02/23 16:59:03
Set of old factory steelies from outback with stock size tire. Did end up having to bring truck a little high to roll these on to it.
Set of old factory steelies from outback with stock size tire. Did end up having to bring truck a little high to roll these on to it.
0 2026/02/23 16:58:55
But finally axle is under the truck for now.
But finally axle is under the truck for now.
0 2026/02/23 16:58:45
This photo feels like a misrepresentation with the time involved to get the bushings,shackles,leaf springs,axle all bolted together. Had the axle on a small cart, fortunately the truck was already high enough to roll it under the springs. Getting the axle high enough to catch the ubolts, and get the leaf spring pins lined up definitely takes a little bit.
This photo feels like a misrepresentation with the time involved to get the bushings,shackles,leaf springs,axle all bolted together. Had the axle on a small cart, fortunately the truck was already high enough to roll it under the springs. Getting the axle high enough to catch the ubolts, and get the leaf spring pins lined up definitely takes a little bit.
0 2026/02/23 16:58:34
Bushings going in. Grease inside tube and on bushing. As before used the large vise grips to push them in.
Bushings going in. Grease inside tube and on bushing. As before used the large vise grips to push them in.
0 2026/02/23 16:58:23
0 2026/02/22 10:11:21
Laid out both plates and drilled a 17/64 hole for the M8 tap ill be using
Laid out both plates and drilled a 17/64 hole for the M8 tap ill be using
0 2026/02/22 10:11:17
Trail gear says to weld the bump stops to plate. I decided to bolt them instead.
Trail gear says to weld the bump stops to plate. I decided to bolt them instead.
0 2026/02/22 10:11:14
They are a really tight fit. Get them started by hand. Could use a rubber mallet with the leaf spring against the ground. I preferred something a little more graceful and worked thwm in with some vice grips. C cpamp would probly work as well.
They are a really tight fit. Get them started by hand. Could use a rubber mallet with the leaf spring against the ground. I preferred something a little more graceful and worked thwm in with some vice grips. C cpamp would probly work as well.
0 2026/02/22 10:07:11
Grease on bushing and inside leaf spring.
Grease on bushing and inside leaf spring.
0 2026/02/22 10:07:09
Bushings are labled, dont mix them up.
Bushings are labled, dont mix them up.
0 2026/02/22 10:07:07
Time for leaf spring prep while the paint on frame tubes cures.
Time for leaf spring prep while the paint on frame tubes cures.
0 2026/02/22 10:07:04
Don't be an idiot and just start welding/torching stuff. Make sure you protect anything that could get burnt. Last thing you want is
Don't be an idiot and just start welding/torching stuff. Make sure you protect anything that could get burnt. Last thing you want is
0 2026/02/21 16:24:45
Motor mount patches went on as well for both sides. Kit comes with two 5x2 pieces of plate to patch these up.
Motor mount patches went on as well for both sides. Kit comes with two 5x2 pieces of plate to patch these up.
0 2026/02/21 16:24:41
0 2026/02/21 16:11:27
This part would of been much quicker with 2nd pair of hands. I spent probly 90mins setting the tubes and making sure they were square and center with the frame and front hanger as best i could. Going from side to side making sure i would be able to get both to match each other once tacked. I double checked them after each tack untill i had two tacks on both sides of the frame tube. End result, they are within a 1/32nd of an inch with each other. Took time but can say they are almost perfect.
This part would of been much quicker with 2nd pair of hands. I spent probly 90mins setting the tubes and making sure they were square and center with the frame and front hanger as best i could. Going from side to side making sure i would be able to get both to match each other once tacked. I double checked them after each tack untill i had two tacks on both sides of the frame tube. End result, they are within a 1/32nd of an inch with each other. Took time but can say they are almost perfect.
0 2026/02/21 16:11:23
0 2026/02/21 16:11:21
Once the holes were done i took shop vac to get as much as i could of any loose metal/shavings out of the frame. If left they will only jist sit and rust inside the frame.
Once the holes were done i took shop vac to get as much as i could of any loose metal/shavings out of the frame. If left they will only jist sit and rust inside the frame.
0 2026/02/21 16:11:18
Hole saw with a right angle drill was used for the inside frame rail on passenger side. All the holes were done with the jigs tacked in place. I used 1.75" hole saw just cause it was the closest one i had size wise. Im not home to measure at moment, i believe 1.875" is the correct one. All 4 holes i went over with right angle die grinder to clean up the torch slag and just fine tune them to match the jigs.
Hole saw with a right angle drill was used for the inside frame rail on passenger side. All the holes were done with the jigs tacked in place. I used 1.75" hole saw just cause it was the closest one i had size wise. Im not home to measure at moment, i believe 1.875" is the correct one. All 4 holes i went over with right angle die grinder to clean up the torch slag and just fine tune them to match the jigs.
0 2026/02/21 16:11:15
Frame tube jig. Centered between the body mount. Used the body mount to get them close then squared them off the front leaf spring hanger to confirm. Debated using a hole saw but went with a torch for 3 of the 4 holes. Torched the outside frame rail first on passenger and drive side. The inside rail would prevent the torch from catching something on fire while i was on the other side of the frame.
Frame tube jig. Centered between the body mount. Used the body mount to get them close then squared them off the front leaf spring hanger to confirm. Debated using a hole saw but went with a torch for 3 of the 4 holes. Torched the outside frame rail first on passenger and drive side. The inside rail would prevent the torch from catching something on fire while i was on the other side of the frame.
0 2026/02/21 16:11:10
0 2026/02/21 15:59:14
Frame tube jig. Centered between the body mount. Used the body mount to get them close then squared them off the front leaf spring hanger to confirm. Debated using a hole saw but went with a torch for 3 of the 4 holes. Torched the outside frame rail first on passenger and drive side. The inside rail would prevent the torch from catching something on fire while i was on the other side of the frame. Hole saw with a right angle drill was used pass insid frame rail since it is right by the gas line.
Frame tube jig. Centered between the body mount. Used the body mount to get them close then squared them off the front leaf spring hanger to confirm. Debated using a hole saw but went with a torch for 3 of the 4 holes. Torched the outside frame rail first on passenger and drive side. The inside rail would prevent the torch from catching something on fire while i was on the other side of the frame. Hole saw with a right angle drill was used pass insid frame rail since it is right by the gas line.
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0 2026/02/15 17:31:19
Grinding and paint on frame next.
Grinding and paint on frame next.
0 2026/02/15 17:29:57
Everything that got cut off today.
Everything that got cut off today.
0 2026/02/15 17:25:39
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0 2026/02/15 17:24:23
This was the most difficult spot of the entire cutting process. The gas line right next to it and the auto trans cooler lines directly above it. With the rag three times on itself and dripping wet, and the lower half of a pair of my leathers on the trans lines i was able to get in and get what i needed cut off with the torch. More that gets torched off the less grinding to do.
This was the most difficult spot of the entire cutting process. The gas line right next to it and the auto trans cooler lines directly above it. With the rag three times on itself and dripping wet, and the lower half of a pair of my leathers on the trans lines i was able to get in and get what i needed cut off with the torch. More that gets torched off the less grinding to do.
0 2026/02/15 17:24:11
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0 2026/02/15 17:15:55
It might of been quicker to jist cut everything out with the torch. But i wanted to keep the front assembly clean and together with the bracket lift kit still attached. First think to get unbolted was the torsion bars followed by the upper a arms that are connected to the torsion bars. After that in no real order just started unbolting everything.
It might of been quicker to jist cut everything out with the torch. But i wanted to keep the front assembly clean and together with the bracket lift kit still attached. First think to get unbolted was the torsion bars followed by the upper a arms that are connected to the torsion bars. After that in no real order just started unbolting everything.
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