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I am planning my lift and am ready to pull the trigger on an 8" BDS kit. My only fear is the installation in my driveway. I have built cars, done lowering kits, and lifts but always on flat ground. My driveway is sloped
Its only 8° but all the instructions say firm LEVEL ground. Has anyone done this before?
I think I can keep two wheels on the ground at any given time.
Am I crazy to attempt this?
Wouldn't say crazy, but of course level ground will not only be the safest bet but best bet.
Now that being said I have seen many kits get installed with even more slope angle then you and they made it work just fine.
It's really what YOUR comfortable with and what you feel safe.
From what it sounds like is you have experience doing this type of thing so you know what is involved and should alresdy know how to properly chock off a vehicle and how to stay safe.
What are your personal thoughts on doing it this way? Is there not a friend or someone's driveway you could borrow?
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I have an alternate place, but it is 30 minute drive away and hauling all the tools there would be a pain in the ... My other option is to pay a shop to install which is not really in the budget. If it is in my driveway I can take my time and If I keep two tires on the ground, I don't think there will be any safety issues. I need to read through the install instructions again to make sure I can do one end than the other. I have thought a lot about this just wondered if anyone else sees something I am not. Working on the down hill side will make the truck sit level when jacked up. Anyone see a problem with doing the front or rear then driving the truck to turn it around then do the opposite end. I think the rear will be easier than the front and the transfer case needs to come out so I think I would do the front first with the truck backed in the driveway including indexing the transfer case, then spin the truck around and do the rear. I need to have someone come out to do the welding, so I don't think I can do this in the 6-8 hours BDS says, but a couple of weekends should do the trick.
Thanks for the input!
I've performed miracles on 3% grade for years. What you said manOriginally Posted by Dude's Diesel Performance
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CJC Off Road started in the driveway. I wouldn't hesitate for one minute to do your install right there.
Thanks for the replies, it's on.. Going to order the kit from @Dude's Diesel Performance
Awesome!! We look forward to hearing from ya and thank you for your support my friend!
Dude's Diesel Performance, LLC
Clayton & Jordan
281-895-3833
Columbus, TX
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