Finally added a lift kit!

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Finally added a lift kit!

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Just finished installing my 2 inch Overland lift kit. Very simple to do and only took me about 3 hours start to finish. :-)
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Re: Finally added a lift kit!

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How were the front subframe bolts?
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Really very easy to remove. They go into the Frame and the threads are not exposed so there was no rust issues or anything. I didn't even have to use any penetrating spray. Just the correct size socket and a breaker bar.
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Lucky guy. Mine seized with rust and ripped out the flimsy nut retainer, so I had to cut the bolt off. Then I had to pry off fender
sheet metal to get into the radiator support. )>)

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That looks much better Logan. What did you do in the rear?
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LiftedAWDAstro wrote:That looks much better Logan. What did you do in the rear?
It already had a 2 inch lift in the rear when it's empty with the heavier spring and shocks. With the crap I carry, it would level out. :-) I just installed the lift shackles that came with the kit so they were a perfect addition.
timelessbeing wrote:Lucky guy. Mine seized with rust and ripped out the flimsy nut retainer, so I had to cut the bolt off. Then I had to pry off fender
sheet metal to get into the radiator support.


Yeah, I wasn't so lucky when removing my trailer hitch from my 93. I had that happen. I just chiseled the bolt head off. #-o
1988 Astro Shorty full cargo - 350 TBI - 5 speed
1993 Passenger 4X4 Astro 305 TBI V8 -2 speed transfer case 5" custom lift - Built by Lockdoc
2015 Ram Promaster City - work car
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Nice...do you go offroad?(or plan to)
I haven't seen those rims in quite a while.
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loopie wrote:Nice...do you go offroad?(or plan to)
I haven't seen those rims in quite a while.
I wouldn't mind going off road. But I do a lot of service calls in back road rural areas and some driveways are pretty bad.

Yeah, those rims are antiquated. They came on my 95 Astro and were all the rage back then. :-) The only reason I went with those is cause they had better tread than my stock rims and when it was time to get new tires, I didn't switch back. :-)
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1993 Passenger 4X4 Astro 305 TBI V8 -2 speed transfer case 5" custom lift - Built by Lockdoc
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2004 AWD Express 5.3
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hey logan.. any chance you could take a full on side shot pic and post it? it's realllly hard to see the change in the garage .. thanks!
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Taken with my cell phone this morning. Hope that is better. :-)
1988 Astro Shorty full cargo - 350 TBI - 5 speed
1993 Passenger 4X4 Astro 305 TBI V8 -2 speed transfer case 5" custom lift - Built by Lockdoc
2015 Ram Promaster City - work car
2004 AWD Express 5.3
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1984 Beauville Full Size Sport Van- built TBI 355-electric fans- 4L60e 95,000 original miles
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thanks! much better, looks really good!!
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