I finished the EZ Flex install over the weekend. It ended up taking two days but I got my new Maxxis tires mounted along the way. The ball joint press made all the difference in the world. I'm not real sure how you could do the job without it or something similar. If anyone in the Spfld, IL area is looking to borrow one, I can hook you up. I ended up pressing several of the shackle bolts out and reorienting the grease holes horizontally. I also had one bolt that had two holes drilled in it at 90 deg angle...guess a manufacturing mistake. I hope it doeasn't come back to haunt me later. I took the 5er for a spin around town and would have to say it rides pretty well now. I also added a 5th Airborne pin box so that may be big part of the difference as well.
Next issue I have to contend with is an axle flip. I tried mounting the leaf springs in the lowest mounts available but it didn't gain me near enough height at the rear. I ordered the flip kit from Dexter today along with a set of 4 upper shock mounts. Apparently I will have to weld on the new shock mounts and reuse my existing base plate (lower shock mount) on top of the springs. Dexter provided a drawing but it doesn't give much explanation.
Mark
