There is still plenty to do before you can drive your truck anywhere. First, you must set front ride height. Start by measuring the height between the bottom door line at the rear of the rear door, and comparing it to the ride height at the bottom door line at the front of the front door. These two numbers must match. (I believe mine is 24", but this will vary according to tire size)
By turning the torsion bar ride height adjustment bolt clockwise, you add height to the vehicle by increasing spring pre-load. Adjusting the bolt counter-clockwise will lower the vehicle. Adjust these bolts sparingly (1 to 3 turns at a time) and then drive about fifty to sixty feet. This will settle the front suspension and give you a more accurate reading. You may find it easier to turn these bolts with the front end suspended.
Once you have the ride height adjusted, re-install the skid plate, and take your vehicle to a shop to have it aligned ($35 to $45). Mine had so much positive camber, it looked very silly!
It took us a total of ten hours, start to finish, to install this lift. If you have access to plenty of friends, air tools, and a compressor, it will take you about the same amount of time. A shop can do this lift in two days, but expect to pay about $500. ($500 can buy you an air ratchet and compressor)
The lift has been wonderful to date. It provides more flexibility, and a slightly firmer ride. Several people have already given me compliments on how well the truck rides now. This lift has been well worth my $1450 investment!
