![]() The stock Suzuki parts aren’t adjustable from the factory. There are two different ways to adjust the camber when putting on a lift kit. I had to hold up the spindle, push down on the lower control arm, and slide the spring in at the same time. In my case this was trickier than it sounded probably because I was working alone. Put the coil back in place and start loosening the coil clamps. ![]() ![]() Once the coil is off you remove the rubber coil isolator then slide the coil spacer up and tap it with a rubber mallet until it is seated. It makes getting it out and back in much easier. Get as many coils as you can inside of the spring compressor. Here is a pic of the second side I did where I was able to get more coils within the compressor that made it easier to get out and back in. I didn’t realize that on the first side so the spring compressor didn’t get the spring as small as it could have. Tip: When putting on the spring compressor grab as many of the coils within the compressor as you can. I learned on a Facebook discussion after I was done that there is actually a ‘clamshell’ type spring compressor that would have worked perfectly in this situation. I used straight coil compressors that were hard to get to the bolt head on because of the lower control arm. NOTE: The link to the tool below is different than the tool I used. The same goes for a many specialty tools, check to see if they are available to rent before you buy one. ![]() The ones above I rented for $50 from AutoZone of which they returned the full $50 when I gave the tool back. However if you are trying to save a buck they are available to rent at most auto parts stores. Spring compressors are available cheap on Amazon. Then like a dummy I used a non-reversible ratchet wrench and got it stuck between the coils. I quickly grew to hate these coil spring compressors. Be sure to support the lower control arm as it has spring pressure on it. The first thing to come off was the Struts. Check price on Amazon Installing the front coil spacers First, get the truck properly jacked up and supported with jack stands under the frame rails. ![]()
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