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Author:  Zoook [ Fri Jan 14, 2011 9:11 am ]
Post subject:  Suspension fitting question
Probably a silly question but here it goes. When fitting a 2inch suspension lift do you jack up the body then support the diff. Or do you just jack up the diff then take the springs out ?
I have read the tech article but i am still a bit unsure.
Author:  stewy91 [ Fri Jan 14, 2011 9:15 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Suspension fitting question
support the diff and the body and only do one side at a time
Author:  Teracis [ Fri Jan 14, 2011 9:17 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Suspension fitting question
What keeps the car from falling over? the other three wheels?
Author:  Fatzook [ Fri Jan 14, 2011 9:22 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Suspension fitting question
Crack front wheel nuts.
Jack car up from chassis untill tyres leave the ground. (diff should be hanging)
Place jack stands under the chassis.
Release jack.
Remove wheels
Undo U-bolts, shackles and rear spring bolts.
Place jack on one side under the axle and take the weight of the diff. Remove old spring and replace. Put all the bolts etc back in, then remove the jack.
Do the same for the other side.
Tighten all that shit up
Replace wheels
remove from stands,
tighten wheel nuts
repeat at the other end. And chock the wheels before lifting.
Author:  Zoook [ Fri Jan 14, 2011 9:24 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Suspension fitting question
As quick as that thanks alot FatZook,
Author:  Teracis [ Fri Jan 14, 2011 9:24 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Suspension fitting question
Fatzook wrote:
Crack front wheel nuts.
Jack car up from chassis untill tyres leave the ground. (diff should be hanging)
Place jack stands under the chassis.
Release jack.
Remove wheels
Undo U-bolts, shackles and rear spring bolts.
Place jack on one side under the axle and take the weight of the diff. Remove old spring and replace. Put all the bolts etc back in, then remove the jack.
Do the same for the other side.
Tighten all that shit up
Replace wheels
remove from stands,
tighten wheel nuts
repeat at the other end. And chock the wheels before lifting.


This i what I was thinking!
Author:  chris_mac [ Fri Jan 14, 2011 9:38 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Suspension fitting question
Fatzook wrote:
Crack front wheel nuts.
Jack car up from chassis untill tyres leave the ground. (diff should be hanging)
Place jack stands under the chassis.
Release jack.
Remove wheels
Undo U-bolts, shackles and rear spring bolts.
Place jack on one side under the axle and take the weight of the diff. Remove old spring and replace. Put all the bolts etc back in, then remove the jack.
Do the same for the other side.
Tighten all that shit up
Replace wheels
remove from stands,
tighten wheel nuts
repeat at the other end. And chock the wheels before lifting.


i'm not questioning anything here fatzook, but trying to learn sth new. why removing the wheels is necessary? is it just easier to work or is there any other reason?
i don't remove wheels (have SPOA), but maybe i should :) kris
Author:  Teracis [ Fri Jan 14, 2011 9:40 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Suspension fitting question
If you remove the wheels, you could work beside the vehicle way easier couldn't you, rather than having to get under it so far?
Author:  Fatzook [ Fri Jan 14, 2011 9:40 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Suspension fitting question
makes it easier to work on. (for SPUA)

SPOA.... :roll:
Author:  chris_mac [ Fri Jan 14, 2011 9:48 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Suspension fitting question
Fatzook wrote:
makes it easier to work on. (for SPUA)

SPOA.... :roll:


very true, much more room to work when you remove wheels, i don't bother though.
yep SPOA, that's how i bought it, and didn't even know what that meant back than. i lowered my zook as much as i could, but it's to much hassle to swap all back over to SPUA now. i keep my springs as flat as possible.
Author:  lump_a_charcoal [ Fri Jan 14, 2011 9:20 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Suspension fitting question
Also, retighten everything after your first drive, and recheck after a few hundred kms.
Author:  whincup [ Fri Jan 14, 2011 10:30 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Suspension fitting question
chris_mac wrote:
i'm not questioning anything here fatzook, but trying to learn sth new. why removing the wheels is necessary? is it just easier to work or is there any other reason?
i don't remove wheels (have SPOA), but maybe i should :) kris


also thats quite a bit less weight you have to piss you off while trying to get the springs back in
Author:  lump_a_charcoal [ Fri Jan 14, 2011 11:56 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Suspension fitting question
chris_mac wrote:
Fatzook wrote:
makes it easier to work on. (for SPUA)

SPOA.... :roll:


very true, much more room to work when you remove wheels, i don't bother though.
yep SPOA, that's how i bought it, and didn't even know what that meant back than. i lowered my zook as much as i could, but it's to much hassle to swap all back over to SPUA now. i keep my springs as flat as possible.


It might make moving/supporting the diff a bit easier by leaving the wheels on, but it limits access to the u bolts, etc. Not a problem for a skinny bugger like you, but for other guys it makes it way easier.
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