Lift install

[85fj60]

Hello all,
I have to say, even after reading all the tech info, posts etc on a lift install, plus having the "right" tools, air tools, breaker bars, etc. I was fully unprepared for the toughness of this job. I knew it would be tough, but whew!! 20-year old equipment is an absolute nightmare to remove. The worst part was the springpins. Those things were so solidly in there, I had to cut one side, work the other side out far enough to cut it, and then yank the springs out. Not to mention all the scrapes and cuts and bruises. All you guys out there who have done several of these installs, I certainly have the greatest respect for, this is one tough job!!

 

[fsusteve]

Every time you do something like this the next job seems to get a little easier as you learn from your mistakes, good for you for doing it and not letting it beat you.

 

[Koffer]

Those things were so solidly in there, I had to cut one side, work the other side out far enough to cut it, and then yank the springs out.

Fire is your best friend on this job.; I used a propane torch and burned the bushings until they are flaming, spiting, lava then BFH beat the living snot out of them . once the rubber is hot enough (melting, dripping fire balls) it acts amost like grease .
ase your head while heating as there are brake, fuel, undercoating and other things on the frame that will also burn too :whoops:

 

[Jim_Phillips]

Just finished mine - took 12 hours. I am bruised and feel like I've been in the gym for 12 hours...

 

[jwest]

on the install.
I soaked the hanger pins, shackles and u-bolts with penetrating oil for a couple of days prior to changing the springs. ...also used a c-clamp with a bolt on the pins and pressed them out.