Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Skyjacker Leveling Springs Install

[Jetpilot]

Well I installed a set of Skyjacker leveling springs on my truck today. All I can say is the truck now sits the way it should have come from DC. My only complaint is now the front end is 2" higher for injector changes. The install was a breeze and only took a little over an hour. I painted the springs so that they matched the OEM springs, I used black satin krylon and the match is about as good as it gets.



Doug

 

[Seed Guy]

Did you change anything else. Track bar, tie rod? Is your axle shifted. As soon as I get my new truck i am doing this so i want to know exactly what i need to order.

 

[Jetpilot]

Seed Guy,



My truck has already gotten a new track bar thanks to my dealership. As for the install all I did was jack the truck and support the frame on jackstands. Then doing one side at a time I removed the front wheel and unbolted the swaybar and shock. Here is where you can save a bunch of time... . I used the jack from my truck and placed it on the upper control arm where it bolts to the axle. Then all I had to do was jack it up to make enough room for the old spring to be removed and the new one installed. I then put everything back together and proceeded to do the other side. Once done I took the truck for a spin, the steering wheel was not aligned so I just adjusted the drag link to get it centered. The whole process took just over an hour and was very simple.



Doug