Partially dropping skid question

[CCCT]

Noob question and not near service manual i have. But for removing exhaust, dropping the skid and letting it hang is the easiest approach i assume. Do i just remove these 2 bolts on each side (see pic) and voila? it'll hang and give me access under the tunnel ?

any precautions I need to do or is it as simple as it sounds, remove 4 bolts, then for re-install, simply lift skid back up and install bolts? I only have 2 hands and no proper lift so I dont want to be struggling too much.

thanks

 

[Winderallday!]

No, you do not remove those brackets, there should be a pair of bolts that hold an aluminum spindle for the swing arm of the suspension, located below the foot board directly under that bracket. You should have the transfer rod removed on one end to take the pre-load off the whole suspension or you will strip the threads and bolts if you don't and a must if you plan to get it back up in place.

32 is the aluminum shaft that goes through the swing arm, 35 is the bolt that goes through the drop bracket.

To relieve the pre-load to remove one end of the transfer rod without the benefit of a lift/stand, you will need someone to compress the suspension from the top side sufficient to remove the bolt from the one end of the transfer rod mount.

 

[Stubbs]

Apexallday is spot on.

 

[CCCT]

Apexallday is spot on.

Thanks guys. Kyle.... Enjoy your trip ... Hopefully I can get out with you Nels again....otherwise I'm buying a damn boat and fishing up north it is.