I just ordered a set of these from Amazon. About $96. for the pair.
Hope I learn from your comments.
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I just ordered a set of these from Amazon. About $96. for the pair.
Hope I learn from your comments.
Glad I went back in and read through this. I have been getting a horrible squeek from the rear drivers side lately. Just ran out to check and sure enough, the boot on the drivers side slid all the way down to the bottom. At least now I know what it is. Was really annoying me but I haven't had the time to diagnose it.
I still haven't fix the boot problem the grease and extra washer shut mine up so I'm happy for now next time I'm rotating tires or something I'll R&R the shock.
Hey guys... I installed the longer version of the load levelers today. These things are perfect.
FYI, they actually measure 27.25" eye-to-eye. I found that at this length, i can disconnect the sway bar and get max flex offroad without over extending brake lines. My coils come loose, but they can not fall out.
Pictures are uploading.. give me a minute, i have some good info about the install that'll come in handy :)
I highly recommend you have a superhero watching over your install ...
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/i...29124013-1.jpg
Here's the difference between the OEM and F150 versions:
Length, obviously... 27.25 eye to eye with the F150s
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/i...29124029-1.jpg
Then these show how the UPPER mount of the F150s is thinner... this is why we need to use washers up top:
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/i...29124048-1.jpg
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/i...29124127-1.jpg
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/i...29124127-1.jpg
Because of some issues that Sal had, I decided to use some Gorilla Glue around the bottom of the rubber sleeve. I applied the glue like a fillet weld, then wrapped it tightly with electrical tape to get create a solid bond that'll prevent the sleeve from sliding down.
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/i...29130752-1.jpg
For the drivers side, having my gas tank trimmed helped because at full extension, even the F150 version wasn't long enough... so install was a breeze, just had to jack the rear up until the holes aligned. If you don't have your gas tank trimmed, this is a bit more challenging ;)
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/i...29124623-1.jpg
With the shocks bolted up and the rear hanging at max extension, my lines were not over stretched and there's no chance for my coil spring to fall out:
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/i...29125304-1.jpg
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/i...29125327-1.jpg
For the washers, at first i installed them on the outside... but didn't like how close the coil spring cap on the shock came to the body. So i moved the washers to the inside for more clearance.
Outside washer position:
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/i...29124806-1.jpg
Inside washer position:
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/i...29125227-1.jpg
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/i...29125246-1.jpg
DONE
Net result = ~.75" taller than the OEM load levelers
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/i...29133531-1.jpg
And i still barely fit in the garage...
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/i...29133108-1.jpg
WHat are you doing with the old ones?