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Recommend a shop for leveling kit
Posted on 9/8/15 at 5:59 pm
Posted on 9/8/15 at 5:59 pm
Need to get a leveling kit put on my new truck. Where is a good place to bring it in the Prairieville/Baton Rouge area? Thanks
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Posted on 9/8/15 at 6:05 pm to tigers84
Pretty easy to do yourself. Then just haul it down to any tire shop for an alignment.
Posted on 9/8/15 at 6:05 pm to tigers84
IIRC, CSC on Airline does it the cheapest around. I've never been, but that's what I have heard
Posted on 9/8/15 at 6:13 pm to DonChowder
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Pretty easy to do yourself. Then just haul it down to any tire shop for an alignment.
Seriously? I thought about doing that with my Tacoma but not sure how involved it would be.
Posted on 9/8/15 at 6:33 pm to seeinspots
a few tools and it can be done in a couple hours. I've installed a few recently.
If you really want someone else to do it, definitely call CSC on airline or the new 4wheelparts which is next door (may even be the same place)
eta: OP, really nice truck. Love the color
If you really want someone else to do it, definitely call CSC on airline or the new 4wheelparts which is next door (may even be the same place)
eta: OP, really nice truck. Love the color
This post was edited on 9/8/15 at 6:34 pm
Posted on 9/8/15 at 6:37 pm to tigers84
Just rent spring compressors from your local Autozone.
Posted on 9/8/15 at 6:41 pm to PapaPogey
Thanks, yeah CSC is supposed to be installing the spray in bedliner so I'll check with them. Yeah, I've always had black and was really just wanting a color that would not show dirt/dust and every scratch like black
Posted on 9/8/15 at 7:28 pm to Shexter
Didn't even need spring compressors on my '12. Very very easy.
May or may not be the case with a '14 or newer IDK.
I put one on my '97 taco and needed the compressor for that truck.
May or may not be the case with a '14 or newer IDK.
I put one on my '97 taco and needed the compressor for that truck.
Posted on 9/8/15 at 8:59 pm to tigers84
Searchers 4wd on Post Office Rd in Prarieville
Light Line on Airline Hwy past All Star Ford in Prairieville
Light Line on Airline Hwy past All Star Ford in Prairieville
Posted on 9/9/15 at 5:58 am to tigers84
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CSC is supposed to be installing the spray in bedline
DO NOT GET THEIR LINER!
Durable, but fades within a year.
Also, do it yourself and bring it to gonzales tire in Prarieville for alignment.
Searchers uses them.
This post was edited on 9/9/15 at 6:05 am
Posted on 9/9/15 at 6:24 am to Shexter
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Just rent spring compressors from your local Autozone.
You actually don't need spring compressors since it's a coilover. The entire shock length will not change regardless of whether or not the spring is compressed.
Installation is pretty easy. The trickiest part will probably be disconnecting the ball joint - sometimes you have to use an air wedge or beat it with a hammer to have it open up.
But after that you just bolt the spacer to the top of the coilover and then compress the control arm on its own weight to reconnect the ball joint.
Also note if it's a 4wd it may require a differential drop to make sure there isn't too much tension on the CV joints. But I'm not 100% on this.
If all of this looks like jibberish to you, just use YouTube. You'd be surprised how many people post DIY videos of the exact thing you're looking for.
Good luck.
Posted on 9/9/15 at 8:17 am to Hammertime
Any idea on about what it cost? I will be getting a new truck soon, and I am debating on bringing it somewhere or not.
Posted on 9/9/15 at 8:22 am to bapple
DONT take the nut all the way off the ball joint. Loosen it up most of the way and then bang on it with a maul or hammer until it pops loose. I've done this a bunch and sometimes you really have to hit it hard a few times.
Posted on 9/9/15 at 8:37 am to tigers84
Recently purchased a1500 EcoDiesel 4x4. It sits a lil low & been thinking about a leveling kit also. What are the pros & cons. It's a everyday driver & spends a lot of time under a trailer.
Posted on 9/9/15 at 8:44 am to Voorhies7
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What are the pros & cons
Slightly higher ground clearance and looks good. That's about it.
I'm not sure if it's harder on your front suspension but you do have to get an alignment after installation which is $$$. So that's a con I would say.
Posted on 9/9/15 at 8:47 am to PLaneTiger
I just had mine done a few months ago at a local shop, I had Bilstein 5100s installed, it was right at $450 and that included the 5100s and an alignment after they were done.
Posted on 9/9/15 at 9:12 am to bapple
Suspension & ball joints / hub wear. I've spent a couple hours researching & haven't made any headway. What I'm scared of is leveling. Then 5000 miles later having to replace the front end.
Posted on 9/9/15 at 9:13 am to tigers84
& good looking truck Tigers84.
Posted on 9/9/15 at 9:16 am to Voorhies7
I really don't think you're changing the suspension geometry enough to wear parts out prematurely.
Posted on 9/9/15 at 9:30 am to Voorhies7
Shouldn't have to rebuild anything just leveling out the front end, lots of good information on Bilstein 5100 adjustables or for ease of installation Rancho Quicklift strut assemblies.
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