[defibros]

Hi all

I just got a 2nd lift kit 2 inch suspension lift kit. It does not comes with instructions.

Just wondering what's the easiest and simplest way to install it for a noob like me?
What to avoid and must do ?
Cheers

[95zook]

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[95zook]

I did mine the other day with no experience aswell it's pretty self explanatory when you take out the old kit. Just put it back in the way you took it out. Just be careful when taking the U bolts off that the diff is supported

[defibros]

Do you remove the leaf or suspension first ?

[zukmeista]

For a start what vehicle is this for? No point giving advice for a sierra if you own a jimny.

[SierraDan]

Its for a Sierra.

[95zook]

I took the leaf out first, I don't think it really matters

[defibros]

It's for a 1989 sierra

[defibros]

Any dos or donts?

[95zook]

Just support the axle at all times and make sure you grease up all the bushes. Make sure the u bolts are tight, you'll probably have to get a wheel alignment after, I had too

[zukmeista]

95zook wrote:

Just support the axle at all times and make sure you grease up all the bushes. Make sure the u bolts are tight, you'll probably have to get a wheel alignment after, I had too

Shouldn't need a wheel alignment, as a lift kit doesn't change any of those things. Make sure you use proper jack stands, if it falls on you it will hurt. A lot.

[defibros]

Man how do people push the metal sleeves into the bushes ....?

[95zook]

Grease and rubber mallet

[Samwich]

defibros wrote:

Man how do people push the metal sleeves into the bushes ....?

Check out my build thread, shows how i did it with a little $20 vice

[defibros]

Thanks guys. Also how do people attached garden edging to extend the flare to fit wider Tyres? Mine is a 1989 wt

[want33s]

95zook wrote:

Just support the axle at all times and make sure you grease up all the bushes. Make sure the u bolts are tight, you'll probably have to get a wheel alignment after, I had too

The axles shouldn't need any more support than the wheels and tyres already provide... You don't need to take the wheels off to change the springs and/or shocks.
It is the rest of the car IE: The chassis, that will need supports (stands) under it.
No wheel alignment is necessary.

[KEENSY85]

Just be careful and go slow, like want33s said leave the wheels on don'ttouch the brakes or tail shts ether

[defibros]

Cool will give it a crack today ..thanks ppl

[defibros]

Manage to complete the front this afternoon . Got some issues putting the unbolts back to the plate but after mucking around for like an hour manage to get it in. Do you guys remove the sway bar ?

Hopefully the rear will be easier ...

[zukmeista]

Yes take the swaybar off.

[Jazzor]

I put the ubolts in a vice to bend them in a bit so they drop right into the holes, which is a lot easier than trying to squeeze them in under the car.

[defibros]

i manage to get the sway bar on..

is it a good thing to remove it or ?

zukmeista wrote:

Yes take the swaybar off.

[zukmeista]

You might as well, all it does is restrict flex, it will handle fine with it off.