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Aug 11, 2010 | 09:56 AM

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Aug 11, 2010 | 04:25 PM

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Benedict1337

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I think its great you are doing it step by step. It makes it more hopeful for people like me that it is possible to put on a 5 inch lift myself. your rotors are looking pretty bad...

Aug 11, 2010 | 05:30 PM

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Aug 11, 2010 | 05:55 PM

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Kamelot314

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Good write up! In a couple of week i will install this kit too! :P So keep us noticed!

Aug 11, 2010 | 05:58 PM

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Aug 11, 2010 | 08:05 PM

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After a few phone calls, I found that we can buy remanufactured units by the thousands direct from Dearborn Axle in Warren MI. They cost me - are you ready for this!? $29.99 each. (to my door: no duty, no taxes, no brokerage fees)

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here's a tip - when unplugging the ABS sensor from the connector on the frame, pry it out of the hole in the frame first - the end that you are pulling on is the one that pushes into the frame

i sure wish i knew you could get them that cheap, a few weeks ago when i did my right hub. didn't pay retail, but it still cost me a big shiney penny!

i guess i got lucky with my plug when i did mine. i just lifted the tab with mt thumb, and pushed the truck side of the plug off, then i was able to slide the hub side of the plug off the frame clip. didn't break any of it, 'cause that's what always happens when i touch them.

mind you, i soon realized when i put the new one on, that it comes with a new frame clip!

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Box 2 -

I still can't get over this coating! I was thinking about undercoating each one before I installed them - no need for that. I was expecting anodized plate, this stuff is top notch.

from the look of those pic's you posted, it's the "wrought iron railing" powder coating finish. pretty tough. looks good too.

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...hope I'm not boring you guys, but I'm looking forward to looking back on this thread in the future, so forgive all the posts and pictures.

not at all. it's always fun to go back, see how you did on a project, see all the stuff you "learned".

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I think its great you are doing it step by step.

i find it amazing that he's posting this stuff as he's doing it!

when i get on a roll, i hate stopping to take pic's, never mind posting the stuff on here!

which is why i had to remove my grill/HL's when i did my HID kit, so i could take some pic's-after i was done.

Aug 12, 2010 | 01:06 AM

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Good timing I'm doing my TM 5" now too.

Aug 12, 2010 | 06:42 AM

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