So like many I had found myself well over 50 K (67,500) without having had my live valves rebuilt. Having no luck finding a live valve rebuild “how to”, it only made sense to schedule with TSW to do an exchange being they are more complicated to disassemble than the older blue units.
The truck is a 2020 with Deaver +2 HDs out back with an otherwise OE suspension. And looking through their rebuild selections, I chose their Bravo valving (adjusted for the HD leafs), TSW (RPG) zero lift top hats, schrader valves, Viton seals and shaft polishing. I’ll let you look up costs, as it will, of course vary with your selections.
The scheduling is made pretty simple on their website. If you’er local like me, you pick a date to bring yours in and switch them out, or if not local, you can pay a core charge and have a set shipped out to you in advance.
TSW is full service though and would be more than happy to R&R the units for you. They do everything from long travel, five link, to include simple routine scheduled maintenance.
When I called, I was greeted by Alex who is one of the owners. He was very knowledgeable and patient with all my questions. Based on my goals he guided me towards my above selections to meet my individual needs. Matter of fact, every employee I bumped into was extremely courteous, helpful, and seemed generally enthusiastic about assisting all customers. You generally don’t see that kind of enthusiasm elsewhere these days.
So I won’t bore anyone with details but tear down for the front is as easy as unbolt the live valve solenoid, Abs/brake/live valve lines, tie rod, upper ball joint, lower shock bolt, 3 upper coilovers bolts, and a good heave ho and the front is out. Rear is live valve solenoid/line, upper, and lower shock bolt and rear shock is out.
The truck is a 2020 with Deaver +2 HDs out back with an otherwise OE suspension. And looking through their rebuild selections, I chose their Bravo valving (adjusted for the HD leafs), TSW (RPG) zero lift top hats, schrader valves, Viton seals and shaft polishing. I’ll let you look up costs, as it will, of course vary with your selections.
The scheduling is made pretty simple on their website. If you’er local like me, you pick a date to bring yours in and switch them out, or if not local, you can pay a core charge and have a set shipped out to you in advance.
TSW is full service though and would be more than happy to R&R the units for you. They do everything from long travel, five link, to include simple routine scheduled maintenance.
When I called, I was greeted by Alex who is one of the owners. He was very knowledgeable and patient with all my questions. Based on my goals he guided me towards my above selections to meet my individual needs. Matter of fact, every employee I bumped into was extremely courteous, helpful, and seemed generally enthusiastic about assisting all customers. You generally don’t see that kind of enthusiasm elsewhere these days.
So I won’t bore anyone with details but tear down for the front is as easy as unbolt the live valve solenoid, Abs/brake/live valve lines, tie rod, upper ball joint, lower shock bolt, 3 upper coilovers bolts, and a good heave ho and the front is out. Rear is live valve solenoid/line, upper, and lower shock bolt and rear shock is out.
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