Drop kit install- tips, hints and tricks

[Labman2012]

I have a mcnaughtys 2/3 kit that I am going to install soon and was curious if anyone had some info to make it easier to do? Did you replace ball joints or reuse the existing ones? My hoe only has 60k.
Is there anything I have to do with the rear autoride shocks? I have the shock relocation brackets.

 

[NORCAL SS]

do you have the the autoride links?

 

[Labman2012]

Yes

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Well... Is that the brackets that lower the shock?

 

[NORCAL SS]

shock extenders are on the bottom but did you can get 10x24 machine screws for autoride links on upper a arms in rear.

 

[Labman2012]

What does this do?

 

[NORCAL SS]

makes it so air ride doesnt pump up

 

[Labman2012]

Do most people delete the air ride? I would like to still have the air adjustment. Is there a difference between doing this and disconnecting the air compressor?

 

[NORCAL SS]

no dont delete the autoride and you need to do the link with shock extenders in order for it to sit right and function when you tow or load it up.

 

[Labman2012]

Ok! Thanks for all of your help!

 

[NORCAL SS]

hopefully its not springs in front

 

[Labman2012]

The kit I have is a spindle drop. Is that what your asking?

 

[NORCAL SS]

yah thats fine