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<blockquote data-quote="The Brit" data-source="post: 211598" data-attributes="member: 2622"><p>I also did this mod today and was about to post my write up. I went about it in a similar way but wit a few tweaks. </p><p></p><p>I worked on one corner at a time, jacking the suspension arm directly, thus compressing the spring as much as possible and thus less time, effort and finagling with compressors. Less time cranking on spring compressors is a good thing in my mind. Placed the jack stand under the requisite frame rail and removed wheel. </p><p></p><p>At this point, I installed 4 spring compressors, 2 were the double prong type that are lower profile and fit on the inside, then 2 of the MacPherson compressors spaced where I could fit them on the outside. Tightened all 4 evenly. Clamped the spring to the spring hat and removed the sway bar nut and then lowered the suspension arm. </p><p></p><p>This gave me all the clearance to remove the set screw and move the perch assembly up to the middle setting and reinstall the set screw. Compressed air was good for blowing out the dust in the spring perch and other nooks and crannys.</p><p></p><p>I then moved the suspension arm back up with the jack to minimize the usage of the spring compressors and evenly loosened the spring compressors. Re-install the sway bar nut and the wheel...</p><p></p><p>Very happy with the results and suppose I'll try to get the truck in for an alignment on Monday.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="The Brit, post: 211598, member: 2622"] I also did this mod today and was about to post my write up. I went about it in a similar way but wit a few tweaks. I worked on one corner at a time, jacking the suspension arm directly, thus compressing the spring as much as possible and thus less time, effort and finagling with compressors. Less time cranking on spring compressors is a good thing in my mind. Placed the jack stand under the requisite frame rail and removed wheel. At this point, I installed 4 spring compressors, 2 were the double prong type that are lower profile and fit on the inside, then 2 of the MacPherson compressors spaced where I could fit them on the outside. Tightened all 4 evenly. Clamped the spring to the spring hat and removed the sway bar nut and then lowered the suspension arm. This gave me all the clearance to remove the set screw and move the perch assembly up to the middle setting and reinstall the set screw. Compressed air was good for blowing out the dust in the spring perch and other nooks and crannys. I then moved the suspension arm back up with the jack to minimize the usage of the spring compressors and evenly loosened the spring compressors. Re-install the sway bar nut and the wheel... Very happy with the results and suppose I'll try to get the truck in for an alignment on Monday. [/QUOTE]
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