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How do you guys install the z71 springs with marks spacer(2.5 kit)? Does the spacer go on the bottom or top?
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the spacers go on the bottom according to the directions...
http://theliftmeister.com/public_html/t ... arkMc3.pdf
http://theliftmeister.com/public_html/t ... arkMc3.pdf
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I read the directions but the z71 spring has a bigger bottom coil then the stock spring so there is more side to side play in the z71 spring on the spacer. As long as its centered should I be worried about it moving/sliding?
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Probably not as compressed as its going to be. but wont be going anywhere anyway
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If it fits better on the top put it there. I don't think it will matter.
I have the Rough Country kit and their instructions have the spacer on the top of the rear springs.
I have the Rough Country kit and their instructions have the spacer on the top of the rear springs.
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navigator wrote:If it fits better on the top put it there. I don't think it will matter.
I have the Rough Country kit and their instructions have the spacer on the top of the rear springs.
same for BDS
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DirtyBacon04 wrote:navigator wrote:If it fits better on the top put it there. I don't think it will matter.
I have the Rough Country kit and their instructions have the spacer on the top of the rear springs.
same for BDS
That's because the BDS spacer "locks" into the stock AirRide mounting holes though. Not sure what else would be up there to hold a different spacer in place...
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The RC spacer just sits up there. The spring holds it in.
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I put my spacer on the bottom per the directions, they seem to be staying put and i've stretched the legs of the ole trailblazer a couple times.
I did need to use a spring compressor to get the z71s in with the spacer. With stock springs it was just a matter of lifting the truck up and having a buddy push down on the tire a bit. Then I compressed the spring by hand to fit in the space.
I did need to use a spring compressor to get the z71s in with the spacer. With stock springs it was just a matter of lifting the truck up and having a buddy push down on the tire a bit. Then I compressed the spring by hand to fit in the space.
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Since the rc lift can be top or bottom. Would it be useful or dumb to use that and mark's lift as well?
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hobbstisdaman wrote:Since the rc lift can be top or bottom. Would it be useful or dumb to use that and mark's lift as well?
I do it.
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