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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 02:46 PM
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I just finished installing the caltracs on my truck with 4/6 drop (flip kit). Thanks to Sam88Gta1, he gave me some ideas to use with whatever tools i had and this is how i installed them
Tip #1 - Use a 3 jaw puller and an old harmonic balancer bolt to push out the bushing on the leaf spring. Fits perfect in there and takes out the rubber and metal bushing with one pass.
Tip #2 - Using a dremel, hacksaw, or sawsall, cut the sleeve in 2 pieces or slits along the edges. Use a hammer and chisel (or screwdriver) to bend it and stab the screwdriver thru the sleeve. Should come out once its all beat up.
Tip #3 - Spray some wd40 or grease on the leafspring eye.
Tip #4 - Use a long bolt with big and thick washer and nut with a big and thick washer to install the new solid bushing. Take your time and do it slowly so it wont go in crooked.
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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 10:34 PM
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here are my cracker tips haha. air chisel, air press, grease. easy as pie
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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 10:53 PM
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haha nice write up
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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 03:55 PM
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And tighten everything up with (2) 14inch adjustable wrenches? haha
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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by charcold-bowtie
And tighten everything up with (2) 14inch adjustable wrenches? haha
No BS i really did.
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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 04:16 PM
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I did too when i did my drop. And everytime i do a transmission i use them on the crossmember haha.
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Originally Posted by charcold-bowtie
I did too when i did my drop. And everytime i do a transmission i use them on the crossmember haha.
haha yall need to invest in good tools before you round off every bolt on the ride
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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by TXsilverado
haha yall need to invest in good tools before you round off every bolt on the ride
lol no kidding!!! air does wonders
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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 06:23 PM
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yeah i run outta size up there in the big metrics, but i always know something that will never let me down the adjustables. haha. I know i need more tools
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