Had the slugs welded in. Front spring hanger welded in already. 3 people helping. 1 oxy/acetylene torch. Cut it off. Bolted it on. Believe me if you want to, or not, I dont care. It didnt take more then 3 hrs total to get the slugs for the shackles welded in and the front spring hanger welded on. I took my time, my work isnt crap so dont say that it is or that its not measured correctly. It drives striaght down the road too. Its not rocket science. So if you really want to call it 8.5 hrs instead, go ahead.