installing a leveling kit

[pm80]

Anyone who has installed a leveling kit. How hard is it. Any special tools needed any tricks that worked well? I have mine in my garage and am going to try to install next week. Just wanted a heads up on any problems I might have.

 

[thommybee]

Nahh its easy......its much better if you have another person to help you out tho.

 

[pm80]

Thanks for the vote of confidence. I can turn a wrench, just never messed with the suspension.

 

[2 E L O]

It's pretty straight forward....but like mentioned previously, it's much easier if you have someone handy to help out.

 

[TexasTahoe2010]

Just ordered the ccm kit today! Those of you who have installed already, are there any special tools that are needed besides the metric stuff....floor jacks..etc?

 

[White07Tahoe]

Def need 2 people. Sawzall to cut the strut bolt tips, or you could use a hacksaw but it would take a while. I didnt do the rear myself but the guy who did it for me said it was kind of a pain. I couldnt get the rear high enough to get the spring out, might want to try a spring compressor but Im not sure if that helps.

 

[TexasTahoe2010]

If you didn't have the hacksaw would it be a problem? Or is there a way around it that you know of...

 

[White07Tahoe]

No you have to cut the top of the strut studs for the 2 1/2" spacer to fit over the top of the strut. The strut studs are about 3" tall which means the 2 1/2" will now fit. You can buy a hacksaw cheap at any hardware store, I also used a lubricant so it did not heat up and damage the blade but you dant have to.

 

[emann_01]

I am also getting ready to put in my leveling kit but i haven't heard/read of cutting anything.

 

[dxbtahoe]

Does it invalidate the warranty?