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**Schrute** · 03-31-2008, 09:47 PM

Got everything but the traction bars installed this weekend:

SAW 2.5 c/o's
PRG UCA's
SAW Piggybacks
Deaver 2.5" mini pack
PRG Shackles (set to -1")
(Traction bars should arrive this week)

Started in the front, everything went smooth and easy, just took a while because I'm still new to this stuff and I took my time and didn't hurry. I was hoping for a little more lift going from the 2" leveling kit to the SAW's, but the 08's taller front end meant that I had to crank the preload on the saw's up to 2.5" of thread showing just to get back to where I was before with the leveling kit. Ride is a little stiff but I like it that way. Before I got to the rear end install, I ran the truck down a trail near the house that is pretty rutted from the winter and the front end simply floated over everything. SWEET ride!

The rear was a little more intimidating - I had never worked with leaf springs before. My buddy Fiulice was way cool to help with the install and after working through the night she is done. A big thanks to Firulice for his help!!!

With the shackles set to -1" I have about 1" of rake. I prefer a more level truck. Greg suggested removing the largest of the three springs from the mini pack, I may try that when the traction bars arrive. I haven't been off road with the new rear end yet, while working under the truck I noticed some fluid dripping from the transfer case. The truck went to the dealer today and they are replacing the T-Case under warranty.

Some more notes from the install:

The toolbox sucks to remove to get to the shackle. If I ever have to get to that bolt again I'm punching an access hole in the toolbox then covering it with duct tape when I'm done.
The suggestion to use c-clamps to keep the spring pack aligned is a good one. After a late night search for 4-6" clamps that ate up time, I found some 3" clamps that worked just fine.
Working late can impair your judgement. I was using jack stands but was under the truck when it was lifted off the jack stands at one point. The truck slipped off the jack and fortunately the jack stands caught it. I'm lucky. Don't make the same mistake I did. We've all heard not to be under the truck unless it's on jack stands - Greg's instructions also include this warning. I should have taken this advice more seriously.

I can't wait to hit the trails with the complete setup!

03-31-2008, 09:47 PM	#46 (permalink)
Schrute Premium User iTrader: (2) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: UTAH Posts: 333 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: SAW's on the way Got everything but the traction bars installed this weekend: SAW 2.5 c/o's PRG UCA's SAW Piggybacks Deaver 2.5" mini pack PRG Shackles (set to -1") (Traction bars should arrive this week) Started in the front, everything went smooth and easy, just took a while because I'm still new to this stuff and I took my time and didn't hurry. I was hoping for a little more lift going from the 2" leveling kit to the SAW's, but the 08's taller front end meant that I had to crank the preload on the saw's up to 2.5" of thread showing just to get back to where I was before with the leveling kit. Ride is a little stiff but I like it that way. Before I got to the rear end install, I ran the truck down a trail near the house that is pretty rutted from the winter and the front end simply floated over everything. SWEET ride! The rear was a little more intimidating - I had never worked with leaf springs before. My buddy Fiulice was way cool to help with the install and after working through the night she is done. A big thanks to Firulice for his help!!! With the shackles set to -1" I have about 1" of rake. I prefer a more level truck. Greg suggested removing the largest of the three springs from the mini pack, I may try that when the traction bars arrive. I haven't been off road with the new rear end yet, while working under the truck I noticed some fluid dripping from the transfer case. The truck went to the dealer today and they are replacing the T-Case under warranty. Some more notes from the install: The toolbox sucks to remove to get to the shackle. If I ever have to get to that bolt again I'm punching an access hole in the toolbox then covering it with duct tape when I'm done. The suggestion to use c-clamps to keep the spring pack aligned is a good one. After a late night search for 4-6" clamps that ate up time, I found some 3" clamps that worked just fine. Working late can impair your judgement. I was using jack stands but was under the truck when it was lifted off the jack stands at one point. The truck slipped off the jack and fortunately the jack stands caught it. I'm lucky. Don't make the same mistake I did. We've all heard not to be under the truck unless it's on jack stands - Greg's instructions also include this warning. I should have taken this advice more seriously. I can't wait to hit the trails with the complete setup! __________________ 08 LE 4x4 Majestic Blue w/Tow. SAW C/O's (2.5" preload). PRG UCA's. PWM. Swaybar removed. SAW Piggybacks. Deaver C10 leaf pack (largest leaf removed). PRG Shackles (set at -1"). PRG OR Traction Bars. American Racing Motto MT100 20x8.5 chrome wheels. 35x12.50 Toyo M/T's. AEM Brute Force Intake. Nismo Exhaust. 2 Degree Advance. AMP Powersteps. Hella 500 driving lights. ScanGuageII. Debadged.