Installed RPG Offroad Collar

[NJSP117]

I don't know where in NJ you are but I will be getting these in sometime this week. Ill try to install them either next week or the week after. I am going to try to do it without taking the shocks off the truck.

I'm down in South Jersey, outside of Philadelphia. How did you make out with putting them on? I see some people have now done it with the shocks on the truck...so maybe it's worth a shot.
Let me know if you were able to...might have to make the purchase and try it out....

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Here are a few photos from an installation today with the shocks on the vehicle. [emoji1417]


(1) jack stand
18mm combo
8mm on 1/4" ratchet
3/16 Allen wrench
Rubber mallet
Torque wrench
Floor jack
Aluminum block
external coil spring compressor (can rent this item from most auto part stores)


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Maybe this is a dumb question, but what are the aluminum block and the rubber mallet for?
Didn't you use any air tools to compress the spring? Also, did you disconnect the A arm or the ball joints? Can you post a quick summary of the steps involved to do this with the shocks on the truck? That would be huge. Thanks!

 

[Lee358]

I'm down in South Jersey, outside of Philadelphia. How did you make out with putting them on? I see some people have now done it with the shocks on the truck...so maybe it's worth a shot.
Let me know if you were able to...might have to make the purchase and try it out....

I am going to be installing them this week, I was in Utah last week skiing and Im working all weekend. Hopefully I can get it done Friday. Ill let you know how it goes.

 

[RPG]

I see Corey in his natural habitat.. Much different then in the UP..

I'm still day dreaming about the 50 BMG. [emoji6]


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---------- Post added at 09:16 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:11 PM ----------

I'm down in South Jersey, outside of Philadelphia. How did you make out with putting them on? I see some people have now done it with the shocks on the truck...so maybe it's worth a shot.
Let me know if you were able to...might have to make the purchase and try it out....

---------- Post added 02-04-2017 at 12:08 AM ---------- Previous post was 02-03-2017 at 11:56 PM ----------



Maybe this is a dumb question, but what are the aluminum block and the rubber mallet for?
Didn't you use any air tools to compress the spring? Also, did you disconnect the A arm or the ball joints? Can you post a quick summary of the steps involved to do this with the shocks on the truck? That would be huge. Thanks!

Good questions. I will be updating the installation instructions.

The mallet and aluminum block are to move the spring perch collar up once the coil spring force has been removed from it. I wanted to try a few different things and remove / loosen as few things as possible. So if you loosen the outer tie rod, you can easily tap up the spring perch with a soft hammer.

No I didn't need to loosen up the upper control arm to knuckle. But that something you can easily do to give yourself more clearance.

No worries. [emoji106][emoji2]


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[NJSP117]

I am going to be installing them this week, I was in Utah last week skiing and Im working all weekend. Hopefully I can get it done Friday. Ill let you know how it goes.

Excellent, thanks! I'm anxious to hear how you make out. I'm going to order them this week. I tried it on my Gen 1, but looking at the old pics, the Gen 1 springs were wound tighter and look a little thicker. I think the Gen 2 should compress a bit easier which will make the job a little easier on the truck. If I get them by the end of the week I'll put them on early next week when I'm off.

 

[NJSP117]

Just placed my order....looking forward to getting these on and leveling out the truck.

 

[johnjoemd]

Anyone install these and notice a change in ride quality?

 

[K1llD4shN1n3]

Anyone install these and notice a change in ride quality?

I'm hoping to get mine installed this week - if someone doesn't get back to you I'll let you know



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[johnjoemd]

I'm hoping to get mine installed this week - if someone doesn't get back to you I'll let you know



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Sounds good I appreciate it. [emoji1417]

 

[dinoone]

I didn't I did notice the truck didn't nose dive as hard on a emergency braking which is now though.

Anyone install these and notice a change in ride quality?

 

[Hobert]

Thanks to all who posted pics and info. This thread has sold me. I will be ordering soon!