Install tips for shocks and springs

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Author Message   Brad Noviski (Bradnoviski) Member Username: Bradnoviski Post Number: 63 Registered: 02-2003 Posted on Friday, July 11, 2003 - 05:55 am:    I aqm going to install my new set of OME HD spring and shocks this weekend. Any tips or tricks to make the job go faster. What is the most common problem people run into when doing this type of work. thanks   Chris Browne (Chris_browne) Member Username: Chris_browne Post Number: 217 Registered: 02-2003 Posted on Friday, July 11, 2003 - 07:37 am:    Rusty nuts....start with the wd 40 today and be generous....and have a spare set of wheels just in case you need to run out for that one vital piece you forgot   Steve Andrews (Sillybus) Senior Member Username: Sillybus Post Number: 262 Registered: 08-2002 Posted on Friday, July 11, 2003 - 07:49 am:    Brad, Have you read the tech article on springs and shocks? D-web Tech Article I might be mistaken but I think there is one on the EE site as well.   michael burt (Mikeyb) Senior Member Username: Mikeyb Post Number: 361 Registered: 03-2002 Posted on Friday, July 11, 2003 - 10:55 am:    neighbors dropping in to see why you are "ruining a perfectly good luxury vehicle." beyond that, make sure you have plenty of time. i can't think of anything other than chris' observation and that a rushed job is not a good job. good luck to you.   Danno (Danno) Member Username: Danno Post Number: 238 Registered: 08-2002 Posted on Friday, July 11, 2003 - 11:20 am:    if you do it in a garage, make sure the disco can make it out after the lift. i almost didn't make it out of a friends shop after a 3" RTE install w/235/85-16's if you have larger tires, you could always air down to creep out.   Brad Noviski (Bradnoviski) Member Username: Bradnoviski Post Number: 64 Registered: 02-2003 Posted on Friday, July 11, 2003 - 02:31 pm:    Thanks for the tips. I have read teh tech articles here and at EE. I should not have a problem with the height.   Joe M. (Little_joe) Member Username: Little_joe Post Number: 131 Registered: 11-2002 Posted on Friday, July 11, 2003 - 03:27 pm:    The only thing to be aware of is the nuts on the retainers up front - soak them w/ PBlaster or something, or just get a new ring and nuts. With basic handtools and a good bottle jack, it's an easy job. http://www.4x4wire.com/rover/disco/tech/ome/ joe   Greg French (Gregfrench) Senior Member Username: Gregfrench Post Number: 496 Registered: 11-2002 Posted on Friday, July 11, 2003 - 03:27 pm:    Danno- did you have to trim much?