streetheat7681 Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 Guys Just installed my spindles today. Going to tackle the leafs this week. Any Tips or Snags I might encounter during the install ? Thanks...................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprayed99 Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 remove the gas tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fast4popper Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 instead of taking the tank off, just hack this bolt off at the shortest point and buy a new one from the dealership. its the front bolt on the drivers side. they are about 10 bucks. then when reinstalling, just put it in backwards so it dont hit the tank. also you will need to drop the trailer hitch assembly. but other than that, its an easy job. take your time and it'll go smooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS_bnoon_SS Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 (edited) Chris, do you cut the bolt on the outside of the frame and push it through towards the inside, or cut it from the inside and push the bolt out towards the outside? Did you just use a sawsall, or something else? Edited May 4, 2008 by SS_bnoon_SS (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yttaf Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 Chris, do you cut the bolt on the outside of the frame and push it through towards the inside, or cut it from the inside and push the bolt out towards the outside? Did you just use a sawsall, or something else? It doesn't atter where you cut the bolt! If you want just cut the head off so you can get it out from the other side, as the gas tank is in the way. Only real tip I can give is for knowing which end goes where, one of the bolt holes is larger than the other. The large hole end goes towards the front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blk06Limited Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 Cutting the bolt isn't a bad idea, but removing the tank isn't difficult or time consuming as long as it's close to empty. Definately helps to have an extra pair of hands for that part though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSTAL Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 look to do this install safely i would suggest having a buddy help. as far as cutting the bolt and installing it backwards dont do it. It is very easy to remove the gas tank. Sense you will have a friend thats no big deal ive done many of these installs some on lifts and most laying on my back. Good choice on the spindle drop instead of the spring drop the ride is much better. Let me know if you need anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yttaf Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 look to do this install safely i would suggest having a buddy help. as far as cutting the bolt and installing it backwards dont do it. It is very easy to remove the gas tank. Sense you will have a friend thats no big deal ive done many of these installs some on lifts and most laying on my back. Good choice on the spindle drop instead of the spring drop the ride is much better. Let me know if you need anything Just out of curiosoty why would you not cut the bolt & just put a new one in? And install it the correct way? It just an un needed step they should have just installed the bolt from the other direction & this would have never been a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streetheat7681 Posted May 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 (edited) Ok guys thanks........ Doesn't look as it will be all that difficult......... Edited May 5, 2008 by streetheat7681 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fast4popper Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 Just out of curiosoty why would you not cut the bolt & just put a new one in? And install it the correct way? It just an un needed step they should have just installed the bolt from the other direction & this would have never been a problem. i am with you on this one Yttaf. whats the big deal about blasting a 8 dollar bolt? cut the inside end off flush with the frame and back it out towards the outside. saves time, and to me, time is money. so please do tell? why not cut the bolt?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streetheat7681 Posted May 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 The job is complete will post some pics when their aval.... Took me about 2.5 hours alone. I did not drop the tank but cut off the section of the bolt that wasnt threaded. After I unbolted the ubolts and rear shackle I was able to wiggle the front bolt out. I a little touch up with my dremel I reinstalled the bolt the opposite way without a hitch. Thanks guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yttaf Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 The job is complete will post some pics when their aval.... Took me about 2.5 hours alone. I did not drop the tank but cut off the section of the bolt that wasnt threaded. After I unbolted the ubolts and rear shackle I was able to wiggle the front bolt out. I a little touch up with my dremel I reinstalled the bolt the opposite way without a hitch. Thanks guy Nice! That's exactly what I did to mine!!! Can't wait to see some pics... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTMD8R_SS Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 That was pretty quick. Also the stance is going to be nice, post pics once you have time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streetheat7681 Posted May 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 That was pretty quick. Also the stance is going to be nice, post pics once you have time. Yeah looks good with my 22's only issue is a slight rake from the back. Looks like Ill have to play with the torison keys a bit to level it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTMD8R_SS Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 Yeah, just give them a few turns and that should bring the front end down a bit to sit level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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