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Teraflex 2.5 inch coil lift install

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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 12:24 PM
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Default Teraflex 2.5 inch coil lift install

I contacted a shop about installing the lift. They tell me it will take 6 to 7 hours. Seems like a long time too me.
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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 12:30 PM
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Took me about that doing it myself in my own garage on jack stands and hand tools. A professional shop should be able to do it in much less time.
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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 12:32 PM
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I did that lift in 5 hours with 2 friends on jack stands. I would find a new shop.
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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 01:03 PM
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Yeah got a quote for 4 hours of install of a diff shop. Much more realistic.
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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 01:11 PM
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6 hours first time with hand tools on the floor in my garage alone. 2.5 hours in a shop with air toys and lift. 2 guys. Really not difficult. Just make sure you have the right tools and equipment to make it quick. both kits were TF 2.5 coil kit without shocks/extenders. The new track bar bracket is great, the old one you do have to drill. Either way good luck.
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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 01:22 PM
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6 hours is BS. I can do it 4 hours max solo in my garage.
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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 01:29 PM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vz-R5E-NPQg Here's how to do it yourself.
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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 02:40 PM
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Teraflex you rock!!!!
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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 06:40 PM
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What type socket is on the Air Wrench? The socket can be put on the head of the bolt and the wrench can be at a 45 degree angle. I have everything to install my lift but that socket seems like it would make it very simple to get your air wrench in tight spots.

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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by TheDirtman
Its called a flex socket. Craftsman calls theirs a swivel socket. around $300 a set.
Thanks!! I am going to find the few I need and see if I can get them online or Harbor Freight. They look like they would simplify the job.
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