3/5 drop install

[04blackout]

Ill be starting this install monday, weather permitting, just wanna make sure I have all my speciality tools lined out. I already pressed in new bj's so I think all I need is a torsion bar tool, pickle fork, and 32mm socket for the cv shaft just in case... does this sound right?

 

[04blackout]

Ill be tearing this thing apart right after work tonight. Been soaking everything in PB for the last 4 days... hopefully wont have too much trouble

 

[04blackout]

Install was pretty smooth. Ended up using a 2 jaw gear puller to unload the T bars, and. Had to remove the cv shafts to get the a arms out/in. All in all, it was a pretty straight forward process

Only problem ive had, is the alignment shop had to keep it overnight bc it was so far outta spec, they said they probably can't even get it back to factory spec. Said it will be real close but not perfect. I thought these arms werent supposed to have problems with alignment???

 

[jdpber]

Pics!!!

 

[NORCAL SS]

should align fine ive been installing them since 2000 without issues. Unless the bushings are shot should align fine

 

[04blackout]

Driving it to the alignment shop, the tires were screaming. Idk what that means but I'm hoping for the best LoL

Ill have pics as soon as it gets back from the shop and I can wash it. Its super dirty right now

 

[magicbus]

Driving it to the alignment shop, the tires were screaming. Idk what that means but I'm hoping for the best LoL

Ill have pics as soon as it gets back from the shop and I can wash it. Its super dirty right now

You should have had it towed to the alignment shop if you have towing coverage on your insurance. Toe can destroy tires with the quickness. I believe someone once told me that the DJM arms narrow the track width a little which will make your wheels toe out. I had an alignment shop install my arms so all of that was taken care of before I drove it anywhere. I do however wish I would've done the install myself and save a hundred and ninety bones.

 

[Big Buttons]

I had the same drop and rims as you and mine aligned very very close to stock specs. Was driving with the drop and the rims for over a year with no problems. But you really should have had it towed to the alignment shop. If your alignment was like mine right after the drop it was EXTREMELY off...

 

[04blackout]

Well glad to hear you had good luck. Yea it was TERRIBLE but the shop was less than 2 miles away. Didn't even think about having it towed, I was just so anxious to have it done

Still don't have it back though. Its killing me

 

[Big Buttons]

Ok within 2 miles SHOULD be ok. My alignment shop was like 15 miles away so I had to tow it there. You should be really happy with the ride.

Do you have a heavy system or anything really heavy that you drive around with?