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whosyourdaddy?
May 19th, 2003, 14:00
still trying to get this lift on! im set on everything all i have is to get the lca bolt in but the axle on the drivers side has moved to the rear by about 3". i have nothing to strap the axle to to bring it forward. any suggestions?
BenXJCA
May 19th, 2003, 14:12
With the jack stands on the frame I used a floor the hook end of the crowbar to pull it in place then have someone slide the bolt in.
HTH
whosyourdaddy?
May 19th, 2003, 14:20
ben, could you clarify a little? what did you pry on with the crowbar? ive tried to use a floor jack and wedge it but that didnt work.
Neil
May 19th, 2003, 15:42
I know this isn't the best way to do it but, I put a big brick behind the offending side wheel and had someone back my rig up untill the hole lined up.
Barger
May 19th, 2003, 19:14
I used the factory bottle jack wedged it between the frame and the body and pushed until the holes lined up.
Probably not the best solution but it worked.:dunno:
Barger
XJeff
May 20th, 2003, 10:09
I also used the factory bottle jack to install mine. I attatched the axle end of the lca first then raised the frame end up to see how far I needed to push the axle forward. Doing it this way also allows you to see the hole and know when it's lined up. I put the base of the bottle jack against the axle at the lower shock mount and the top of the jack against the bracket for the frame end of the lca. Then just crank away until the holes line up and slide the bolt through. I had no problem at all doing this by myself, it may have taken me about 5 to 7 minutes per side.

hth...
sarvermr
May 20th, 2003, 10:31
Originally posted by Neil
I know this isn't the best way to do it but, I put a big brick behind the offending side wheel and had someone back my rig up untill the hole lined up.

i'll second this. its by far the fastest and easiest way i've found. but probably not the safest!
matthew
ChuckD
May 20th, 2003, 11:32
I think I remember it was easier to attach the LCA to the axle first and then to the frame mount. If you haven't tried it yet, it's worth at least a try. :)
whosyourdaddy?
May 20th, 2003, 11:49
got it in. i jacked up the frame til it almost came off the jack stand! then it lined up. drivers side was a bear.