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skyjackers just arrived,only 5leaf, is this correct part?

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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 03:56 PM
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skyjackers just arrived,only 5leaf, is this correct part?

I just got home and saw my new suspension parts, skyjacker 2 inch softride for cummins, is this correct? only 5 leafs, compared to my sagging 6 stockers. DID I GET THE CORRECT SPRINGS? dang im excited, i m going to start taking parts off in a few minutes.
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 05:49 PM
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Sounds right, when I compare them to my 4 inchers. #5 is a really short leaf.
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 05:57 PM
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ok this might sound stupid, but do I need to disconect my front driveshaft in order to drop the axle enough to get these in there?
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 06:04 PM
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shouldn't, but it'll tell you if your shaft is going to work with these springs leaving it connected. Do one side at a time.
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 06:25 PM
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the center pin doesnt want to line up, suggestions?
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 10:10 PM
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i had trouble with that doin my 4" springs, just make sure the spring packs are loose as the instructions say and then tighten the axle up and then tighten the leafs springs up.
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 10:12 PM
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the center pin doesnt want to line up, suggestions?
use a big ratchet strap and ratchet the axle forward or back side to side
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 10:25 PM
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kinda like to hear how good they ride.
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 10:47 PM
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well, they didnt come with any instructions, and i can't finish till tommorow after work, the front shackle bolt endured some thread damage with my surgeon like removal, that little mother was siezed up, so its off to the hardware store in the morning. I will post pics when im finished, hopefully tommorow night. When done i will have replaced all suspension., i m really excited about the steering stabilizer, and once again, thank you fella's for your advice.
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Old Feb 7, 2008 | 06:16 PM
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the center pin doesnt want to line up, suggestions?
I am sure you got it but.. I use a big cresent wrench to move the springs side to side.
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