C'mon Rick! You know you ordered yours cause I got mine! LOL! I can't
remember if your is 4WD or 2WD. Mine is 2WD so my hints, tips and so on are
for a 2WD truck Anyway, just follow the instructions and you'll be ok. A
few things I might mention, before you start. Taking your time, it will
take 2 people about an hour per side average. Before you start, I suggest
laying out all the parts, pre-assemble what you can, and make sure you have
all the tools you need for the installation. Make sure you have a allen
socket to use when adjusting the tension on the spring. It can be done with
a regular allen wrench, but the socket is much easier. In the instructions,
it says something about threading the rod into the spring an inch or so. I
found it necessary to thread it in a lot farther. It also says to remove
the lower shock mount but mine wasn't incorporated into the spring mount so
I didn't need to do anything with the shocks. Good jack stands are a must
and a decent floor jack is highly recommended. Air tools help a good bit
and it would also help to soak the axle "U" bolts and the bolt that goes
through the center of the spring down with penetrating oil before you
start. Lastly, carefully follow the instructions for adjusting the tension
on the spring. The rear must be hanging freely from the suspension when you
preload the roadmaster spring tension. I've hand mine on for a few weeks
now and I really like it. With the bed empty, I feel it handles corners
much better, its a little quicker and smoother off the line. Under a load,
the truck rides better and more level . I had over 500 pounds of bagged
rock salt in the bed, most of it right up against the tailgate and the
truck was riding level. Hope you like yours as much as I like mine. Let us
know how it went and how you like it after you get done with the install.
Ray Irons
Dover, DE
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