Lowering my 04 Tahoe

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Junior209

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So I purchased a djm 3/5 kit and I want to install it myself just wanted to know how difficult it was to install also how to remove the torsion bars if anyone could help I would really appreciate it
 

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I just did this two weeks ago. Install wasnt too bad but I'm fairly accomplished with working on vehicles. Having the right tools makes the job much easier, air tools, large sockets, etc. Having two people will help alot also. I installed it myself in one day but there were a couple times when it would have been nice to have an extra hand when installing the arms/torsion bars. Overall its going to boil down to whether your mechanicl abilties are up to it or not. Its not what I would recomend for a beginner.

Download the install instructions. They are kinda vague in some areas like removing the cv joint on 4wd rigs etc. Feel free to hit me up with any question if you decide to do it yourself.

http://djmsuspension.com/applicatio...4wd-kits/2000-2006-tahoe-yukon-2wd-4wd-parts/

Mike
 

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Mike is a good resource. I've done this a few times as well and I only have hand tools and a floor jack/jack stands. I will admit that with air and power tools the job would be much easier but I did everything with a very basic tool kit and the only part I had someone else do was press in some bushings.

All this to say I'm also happy to answer any questions you may have.
 
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Thanks mike I tried I stalling it the other day I unbolted the lower control arms and shocks just didnt know how to remove the torsion bars and also were the shock bolts up to the lower control arm it's not wide enough for the shock
 

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If ya download the instructions they say to remove the CV Axle (if 4WD Model), then you can remove the lower ball joint. After the ball joint is removed, shock unbolted, axle removed and sway bar disconnected, then the stock arm will allow to swing down enough to release the tension on the torsion bar. Just make sure you have a floor jack under the a-arm before letting the balljoint go, theres some serious tension on there.

Mark the position of the torsion bar relative to the key, and note the position relative to the arm. My torsion bars had indented lines on the ends, so you can make note of where those lines are relative to how the arm is positioned. You may have to push down on the a-arm with your foot to release enough tension to get the key out of the back, hence having two people really helps here. Some WD-40 will go a long way. I sprayed the keys and arms at the torsion bar the night before.

Also, the DJM arms require a different shock to work, so if you're trying to use your stock shocks or stock style mount type shocks, they won't work with the DJM arms. The DJM arms require an eyelet style mount to the arm instead of the stock U-shaped mount.

Hope that helps.

Mike
 
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I'm going to be using belltech shocks but were itmounts to the arm it isnt wide enough for the belltech shock
 

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How much is it off? If its just a little bit the tabs on the arms can be tweaked over a tad. Where'd ya get the kit from? Which springs in the back?

Mike
 
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I got the kit from my cousin he had it on his 03 Tahoe but he had differ t shocks I bought belltech shocks and their off just by a Litle
 

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