possible to install a 6'' lift kit without garage

[diggla]

2002 F350 XL 7.3L powerstroke turbo diesel



I am looking at putting a 6'' lift on my truck and i was wondering if it is possible to put this kit on without a truck lift. If anyone has done this before some tips would be helpfull. It would save me some needed $$ if i dont have to pay a mechanic to put my truck up on his lift .

 

[diggla]

thnks

2002 F350 XL 7.3L powerstroke turbo diesel,. 6'' lift to come

 

[onefastt]

I did it two days ago in a driveway and it took a day and a half it sucked doing it by myself with hand tools in 100 degree weather outside.

 

[dMerre89]

The hardest part on mine was gettin the pitman arm off... You'll need a good gear puller, then the track bar bracket and the track bar is a pain to get lined back up. If you're doin blocks in the back, its a piece of cake, took about 45 minutes, but thats with a truck lift. You'll want to have an impact cause there's a lot to loosen and tighten. Also a torque wrench for the U-bolts especially, and maybe some other stuff If you want it to be right. If you have any questions when your doin it, give me a call. You should be alright doing it on pavement. It wouldn't hurt having a small floor jack handy when you go to putting the rear blocks in. I put it under the driveshaft in front of the rear axle so it wouldn't move. But anyway good luck. 765-776-6892

 

[DiscountPowerParts]

Good info dmerre89...your right about the torque wrench. Check those u-bolts after a week of driving, and then again after a few weeks to be safe. I had a hell of a time getting the trackbar lined up on my 01. A case of beer, some pizza and a friend or two makes it alot easier. Good luck....have fun!