RShrimp
OBS Enthusiast
The drop shackles are a no brain install unless you have a Reese Hitch. If you have a hitch the spring bolts wont come out and the hitch will need to be removed.
The Front hangers are a ***** as those rivets just dont want to give up. The passenger side was easier as there is nothing in the way. I ground the rivet heads and hit the back of the bracket with a BFH and it popped right off. Once the bracket was off I had to grind the rivets flush with the frame and then a quick hit with the air chisel popped them out. Plan on destroying a Dewalt 4.5 inch grinder!
Drivers side plan on dropping the tank. I was able to remove the 3 torx T30's under the gas filler and the just slide the tank inboard a bit to gain access.
The BFH did not work to remove the bracket as the gas tank is in the way. A bit of work with the air hammer and it finally came off.
I have a 4 post lift. I am an old guy. I would not attempt this on the ground (young guy maybe)
Have not done the front yet but as long as you dont remove the shock or the lower arm it should be pretty easy. I bought the extended cab spindles and am going with all new HD brakes, Anti lock delete, and NBS Master on my 1990 C1500 Single cab short bed.
The Front hangers are a ***** as those rivets just dont want to give up. The passenger side was easier as there is nothing in the way. I ground the rivet heads and hit the back of the bracket with a BFH and it popped right off. Once the bracket was off I had to grind the rivets flush with the frame and then a quick hit with the air chisel popped them out. Plan on destroying a Dewalt 4.5 inch grinder!
Drivers side plan on dropping the tank. I was able to remove the 3 torx T30's under the gas filler and the just slide the tank inboard a bit to gain access.
The BFH did not work to remove the bracket as the gas tank is in the way. A bit of work with the air hammer and it finally came off.
I have a 4 post lift. I am an old guy. I would not attempt this on the ground (young guy maybe)
Have not done the front yet but as long as you dont remove the shock or the lower arm it should be pretty easy. I bought the extended cab spindles and am going with all new HD brakes, Anti lock delete, and NBS Master on my 1990 C1500 Single cab short bed.