O.R.D. 4" Lift

[WARWAG]

Thanks. I checked out your build thread again and saw where you cut them at. I can see now how they would hit since the rear shackles are not a Civi vehicle add on. It should not be a problem to notch them.

 

[WARWAG]

Well its been snowing again here in Nevada. So I brought the leaf packs back in and installed the new greaseable bushings. The process of removing and installing the bushings would work for old worn out bushing being replaced with stock bushings as well. This WILL save you allot of times and headaches by following my process which I had to experiment arount to figure out the easiest and fastest way to remove and install.

When removing the old bushings I used two types of Channel Lock pliers. Flat edge and the V edge. The V edge is the absolute best and the only one to use on the smaller diameter bushings.

I simply grabbed ahold of the outer edge of the bushing with the V Channel Locks. You then rotate the bushing back and forth until you hear it start to squeak. Keep rocking or rotating the bushing back and forth while you also apply force away from the spring pack.

Once it comes out do the same on the other side.

Now that the Old bushing is out clean the inside of the spring eye with WD40 or whatever you have handy. Follow up with paper towels and now its clean.

Next get some good grease and take a good size gob and smear it on the inside of the spring eye. Cover all internal areas and both edges. Dont be shy like I was the first time. You need grease to make this work!

Next lube the new bushings outside and inside. There will be a metal tube that you should also lube the outside of on one side. The bushing is in two pieces so lube the one without the metal tube as well inside and out. DONT BE SHY ON THE GREASE LIKE I WAS! You need grease to make this work.

The side with the metal tube I tapped into the eyelet all the way first. It will need some force to get it in. Now take the other half and start to tap it in as far as it will go.

Now you will need a vise and a few large washers to push the bushing the rest of the way in.

Place one large washer (the hole should be slightly larger than the eye of the bushing) on each side of the bushing ends.

Now close the vise and it will slowly push the bushings in.

This is the simplest and easiest way to install the bushings. If the weather clears up I should have the kit installed by this weekend.

 

[firstcucv]

lookin good. i was going to do a right up like this for my first post. but well i got in to it and forgot the pics. i used a hammer and a 2x4 to pound my new O.R.D bushings in they came with a littel film of somthing on them and they went right in. if you end up triming your fenders for your tires i would like to see pics and detall on that. i am wating for my wheels to show up then tires.

 

[WARWAG]

My bushings did not have any slick coating on them. I also used a 5 lbs sledge and 2x6 and was only able to get them in about 3/4 of the way and that was it. With the grease and vise I had the second one done in 30 seconds! The first set was all trial and error and allot of wasted time. The second set was a breeze!

 

[WARWAG]

Well I have been called back to work. My neighbor will be doing the install for me of the kit. That way when I get back home I will have a vehicle to go into the outback with. Its still snowing here today and he has a garage.

 

[Cucvnut]

are you putting zero rates up front ?

 

[firstcucv]

are you putting zero rates up front ?

not to hight jack but this is somthing i have been woundering if i should have got them. i am going to run 37's on a 17x9 with 5 inches of B.S and was woundering if they would have worked better then just my 4 inch lift.

 

[Cucvnut]

well if you run them you can move the axle forward to help with tires hitting the wheel well. but you have to extend your front drive shaft.

 

[WARWAG]

are you putting zero rates up front ?

Im not sure what "Zero Rates" are. I am installing the HD Tuff Country 4" leaf packs if that helps answer your question.

 

[WARWAG]

not to hight jack but this is somthing i have been woundering if i should have got them. i am going to run 37's on a 17x9 with 5 inches of B.S and was woundering if they would have worked better then just my 4 inch lift.

Not a High Jack. If its related ask away. I do not know what "Zero Rates" are so I hope someone can educate me on this as well.

 

[Cucvnut]

Zero rates are a one inch thick add a leaf that allows you to move the axle forwards or backwards on the spring perchsprings. ORD sells them.

 

[TCUCV]

Here are the zero rates . . . Add a Leafs, Zero Rate for 4x4 Suspensions from Offroad Design

Definitely something that would help out, I'm looking at getting these put on with my 4" lift

 

[WARWAG]

OK now i can see why they call the ZERO RATE. The name is what was throwing me. Makes perfect sense now. Thanks.

 

[firstcucv]

DIY4x sells them too, but cheaper and they have a shackle flip that is cheaper too.

 

[Ghost2012]

ORD is d*** good stuff.

 

[WARWAG]

What I like about O.R.D. is that they have package deals that have been tested and work very good as a complete kit. You can add to the kit as you progress through your vehicles build and everything compliments each other.

 

[WARWAG]

Im waiting for my 4" drop pitman or whatever its called to arrive. Ive only been home a few days and need to head back out. These were on back order. So when I get back I should start my build. Sometimes I just hate my job. Not enough time at home these days.

 

[Cucvnut]

Did you try WFO they have the arms also

 

[WARWAG]

I tried every body but no one had them. Now it seems everyone has them. Must have been one manufacturer of them. Im jonesen to get my lift installed!

 

[TCUCV]

hahaha, i was too . . . and all I can say is that its worth the wait and all the hard work putting them on!