Winter project: 2" (2" rear 3" front?) lift

[JP_in_STL]

I disconnected the rear track bar , unnecessarily as it turns out, from the frame side. I'm having trouble getting the bolt back in, (I put a smaller diameter bolt in temporarily)
Any tricks on aligning the holes?

Ratchet strap to pull the axle/body in alignment

 

[matkal]

Looking at the correct numbers I need the (Rancho RS5000x) RS55239 in the front and RS55241 in the rear.

While I'm waiting for the shocks I'll work on installing my adjustable track bar in the front. When I had the springs on the rear axle was maybe a 1/4" off and the front was about 3/4" off. I'll set the new track bar 3/8' sorter or longer(I'll have to figure that out).

 

[TheBoogieman]

Ratchet strap to pull the axle/body in alignment

Or just lift the opposite side axle up or down.

 

[matkal]

Today I broke the old track bar loose and was going to install the adjustable one when I remembered reading somewhere that the Rough Country paint isn't the greatest, much like Rancho shocks. I'll do the painting while I wait for the shocks and jounce bumpers I ordered this morning to show up.

 

[matkal]

 

[TheBoogieman]

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Looks great.

 

[matkal]

Finally have a good set of rears, gonna paint, install and test drive this weekend Wish me luck

 

[TheBoogieman]

Finally have a good set of rears, gonna paint, install and test drive this weekend Wish me luck

Good luck.

 

[matkal]

Test drive went well, these feel about the same as the no-brand(?) shocks they replaced. Now to center the steering wheel and adjust the toe in.

 

[matkal]

All done! Goes down the road straight and no driveline vibes.