P1200082.JPG 5304 hits | 80.14 KB | Posted: 1/21/07 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)
P1050077.JPG 5345 hits | 72.78 KB | Posted: 2/21/05 Just a shot of the coolant hose going down along the fender from the CCV cover (Posted in: CCV Modifications)
DSCF0007.JPG 5372 hits | 39.76 KB | Posted: 8/6/03 Locate the two bolts at the top of the shock -- these will need to be unbolted in order to remove the shock. (Posted in: Hellwig Sway Bar & shock install)
P1200046.JPG 5387 hits | 80.58 KB | Posted: 1/21/07 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)
P1250002.JPG 5396 hits | 70 KB | Posted: 1/25/07 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)
P1200078.JPG 5417 hits | 79.8 KB | Posted: 1/21/07 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)
P1200090.JPG 5439 hits | 67.18 KB | Posted: 1/21/07 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)
P1200081.JPG 5441 hits | 69.34 KB | Posted: 1/21/07 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)
P1200089.JPG 5449 hits | 50.71 KB | Posted: 1/21/07 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)
P1200044.JPG 5453 hits | 70.45 KB | Posted: 1/21/07 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)
P1200059.JPG 5454 hits | 61.09 KB | Posted: 1/21/07 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)
