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Old 07-28-2010, 01:33 PM
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Hey guys I wanted to install these at home, however I know the suspension has to be fully loaded. I don't have access to a lift or anything. If I were to keep the front wheels on the ground and jack up the rear and put jack stands on the axles, would this be OK? I do have the bolt-on versions. Thanks in advance! Would hate to do it wrong then realize my doors won't open/close
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Anyone? Maybe UMI can chime in
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jack up the car and put the tires on blocks or stacks of wood. i used ramps in the front and concrete blocks in the rear.. also had jackstands just in case the blocks gave way. but it worked out just fine.
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Hello,

We recommend them to level and loaded at the same time while tightening or welding. Since you have the bolt in style, I assume you aren't welding them right now? What we do since our lifts are scissor type lifts is place two jack stands under the front A-Arms and two under the axle, this simulates loading the suspension and gives you room to work. You can also use 4 ramps or 4 cement blocks under the tires to load it and get it in the air.

Hope that helps!
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i jacked up the front end and but the wheels in some old steel rims i had laying around the jacked up the rear end and put jack stands on the axle tubes worked great!



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