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Here are the new u-bolts (left) and my original u-bolt (right). Notice how my original u-bolt is more of a "rounded square" than a square. Make sure to double-check your u-bolts with new u-bolts, if you buy them.
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Refurbished Ford Powerstroke alternator from Napa with a 3-year warranty.
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[i]Sorry to switch angles -- this is from the driver's side, but it still applies to the passenger side leaf spring, too.[/i]

Using a c-clamp makes easy work of the task of lining the eye-bolt hole with the shackle.

[b]Tools Needed:[/b]
c-clam...
(Posted in: V-Code Leaf Spring Installation)

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Jack the front axle back up with your floor jack. Hopefully the stud in the new leaf spring will align with the notch on the leaf spring perch. If not, you may need a second set of hands to raise/lower the jack while you use your body to lean into th...
(Posted in: V-Code Leaf Spring Installation)

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The shackle won't initially line up with the leaf spring. No problem, proceed to the next step.
(Posted in: V-Code Leaf Spring Installation)

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You will need to use an extension on your ratching. The space is really tight to fit your hand and a ratchet to unbolt the shocks.
(Posted in: Hellwig Sway Bar & shock install)

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Success! Before you go pounding this bolt out, you'll need to remove a support bracket on the front of the radiator for the trans cooler. Please proceed to the next step -- this bolt will not be able to be removed until the support bracket is removed...
(Posted in: V-Code Leaf Spring Installation)

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Close-up of the new 4" MagnaFlow exhaust with a dirty 5" chrome tip.
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This photo is actually from the driver's side -- but it applies to the passenger side leaf spring eye-bolt as well. This bolt runs into a support bracket for the cooler that's mounted to the front of the radiator. See next step for removal.
(Posted in: V-Code Leaf Spring Installation)

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Next up, remove the nut from the rear eye-bolt of the leaf spring. Simply punch the bolt through the hole with a hammer. Make sure not to crush the threads. You may need to use a 3/8" extension (6 inches in length) to punch the bolt all the way throu...
(Posted in: V-Code Leaf Spring Installation)

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Fortunately for us, this bracket is simple to remove with a 3/8" ratchet and an 8mm socket. It's somewhat hidden behind the rubber radiator support strap -- just hold it aside with one hand while you use your ratchet on the bolt. Fish the bracket out...
(Posted in: V-Code Leaf Spring Installation)

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Reinsert the rear bolt and tighten.

[b]Tools Needed:[/b]
24mm socket (nut)
21mm socket (bolt head)
1/2" ratchet or breaker bar
1/2" impact wrench
(Posted in: V-Code Leaf Spring Installation)

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I also wanted to show this bolt from the driver's side angle as well. You may run into the issue where the front driveshaft interferes with the bolt. Simply jack the floor jack up to create enough room for the bolt to clear the top of the driveshaft.
(Posted in: V-Code Leaf Spring Installation)

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Reinstall the bump-stop/u-bolt plate. The notch in the bump-stop lines up with the nut on top of the leaf spring.
(Posted in: V-Code Leaf Spring Installation)

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(Posted in: Replacing Rear Differential Fluid)

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I had a lot of play in the front passenger-side wheel and it was due to the bearing in the hub assembly being worn out. The swap is very straight forward. All components are easy to access and remove in your own garage.

[b]Parts Needed[/b]
(1) Ne...
(Posted in: Dana 50 Front Hub/Bearing Replacement)

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Prepare to spend a lot of time on this step.

As you can see, I pulled out the Bernz-O-Matic propane torch for the step and headed up the nut bolt to make it a little easier to loosen this nut. Spend about 3-5 minutes doing this, got to the next st...
(Posted in: V-Code Leaf Spring Installation)

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Locate the two bolts at the top of the shock -- these will need to be unbolted in order to remove the shock.
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Full ESOF Braided Line Install article available at http://www.supermotors.org/clubs/fordexcursions/installs/install_9/index.php.
(Posted in: Braided lines for ESOF/4x4)

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Disconnect the electronic shift on-the-fly (ESOF) vacuum line.
(Posted in: Ball Joint Replacement)

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Just a shot of the coolant hose going down along the fender from the CCV cover
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Passenger side drop bracket for the Hellwig sway bar
(Posted in: Hellwig Sway Bar & shock install)

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Passenger side sway bar mount
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(Posted in: LANDYOT Radius Rod Installation)

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Reinstall the u-bolts and tighten with the new nuts (discard the old nuts). Hand-tighten at first, ensuring each nut is threaded evenly, then tighten with a breaker bar.

[b]Tools Needed:[/b]
21mm deep socket (nuts)
1/2" breaker bar or impact wre...
(Posted in: V-Code Leaf Spring Installation)

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(Posted in: Powerstroke CAC Hose Replacement)