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Message: [QUOTE="sstrobl, post: 1371380, member: 24577"] well i just finished installing my backcountry level kit with full leafs, figured id post up about how it went and the outcome. i think it took us longer then it would take some people but it is a time consuming job. we worked about 4-9 friday, 6-6 saturday and 8-11 today so about 20 hours total. we did run into a problem with the extended brake lines that used up about 3-4 hours. the hard line from the truck would not thread into the carli line block. the threads must be a little different because we tried for 2-3 hours to make it work, went and got new fitting and were gonna cut the line, replace the fitting, and reflare but decided id put the stock ones on for now and talk to dan about what he thought the problem might be. not sure if the truck being a 2011 makes it different size or what the deal is but we only had the weekend to get it all done so we moved on. its a pretty simple job really, you need metric wrenches and sockets (mostly deep, a few shallow) from 10-30, a good set of jack stands (i used harbor freight 12 tons that were 2 for 100$), the bottle jack from the truck, and a torque wrench. most of the bolts can be done with a fairly cheap craftsman 1/2" torque wrench but the leaf bolts and the track bar bolt are around 400 ft/lbs so you need a serious wrench for those. i work on heavy equipment so i was able to borrow a big 3/4" drive snap on that worked perfect but those would cost ya big if you had to buy one. thats something you may be able to rent from autozone or something im not sure. i also had a standard floor jack that i used to maneuver the leaves in over the axle which made it easier for two people. overall i wouldnt let it scare you if youd like to save the big install bill call a buddy and set a weekend aside and it can be done. it went smoother then i thought it would when u take out the brake line issue. as far as the finished product i really am surprised how much difference it made since im running the same tires on stock 20s. i cant wait to get the new rims and tires on really get the full quality i spent the extra money for. ill be installing the new rims and tires as soon as i can get them shipped here and mounted and ill post some pics then. if anyone has any questions about any of it feel free to pm or ask here while its fresh in my memory [/QUOTE]