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Old May 23, 2011 | 08:52 PM
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Did any of you really need an air wrench? I got everything but that. I did the rears fine.
Old May 23, 2011 | 08:54 PM
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Old May 23, 2011 | 10:29 PM
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x2. A big breaker bar should do the trick
Old May 23, 2011 | 11:20 PM
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No power tools here, make sure to at least have a breaker bar, and obviously a torque wrench to tighten things to spec.
Old May 24, 2011 | 04:24 AM
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THANKS SO MUCH
Old May 26, 2011 | 06:03 AM
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You might also want to have one of those nut breaker sprays or whatever. Those always help.

When I was swapping my front springs, I ran into hell when trying to loose up some nuts with a long breaker bar. It can be done, but it's a PITA, so I'd recommend air tools if you can get your hands on them.
Old May 26, 2011 | 03:06 PM
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air tools make everything easier.
Old May 26, 2011 | 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted by SamCarroll
air tools make everything easier.
yea if you have em...lol but this DIY'er is straight breaker bar and what I like to call brute strength.....then again it has also been referred to as being backed up...
Old May 26, 2011 | 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Jay Blaze
yea if you have em...lol but this DIY'er is straight breaker bar and what I like to call brute strength.....then again it has also been referred to as being backed up...
I know all about that. I installed my lowering kits/lift kits and lowering kit again on the same truck haha. What a pain but it gets the job done.
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I just wish I had a garage and a lift.
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Originally Posted by xseveredveganx
I just wish I had a garage and a lift.
So do I.... I swear my sister may have a point when she says "You only come to visit when you need to use the garage"...
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So do I.... I swear my sister may have a point when she says "You only come to visit when you need to use the garage"...
thats why i buy a 12 pack for a tech out here and get my shizz done quick.
Old May 27, 2011 | 03:15 AM
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we did it. but oh man do i have a story for ya'll foing to do the pictures and what not later for it. i need to get some air tools
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