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10. Install the new springs with the "thin wall" sleeves toward the
front bumper. Do not fully tighten spring and shackle bolts at
this time. (NOTE: It is important to NOT fully tighten the
spring and shackle bolts at this time on these SOFTRIDE
springs because with no load being applied on the
springs, a false lift and stiff ride will result. These bolts will
be fully tightened later once the vehicle is on the ground
with the weight on the springs.) Install new front U-Bolts
and torque to 85-90 ft. lbs.
11. Reattach drag link assembly to new drop pitman arm being
sure to reinstall cotter pin. On 8" kits, install the provided front
brake lines using the instructions inclosed.
12. Open sway bar end link hardware bag. Insert a bushing and
metal sleeve #51792 into each eye. Install the new end links
beginning with the top driver's side (see photo #5, shown from
the rear). Insert new 12mm bolt and large washer from the
inside through end link eye then mounting tab and tighten with
12mm nut.
Next install the top of passenger's side end link (see photo #6,
shown from the rear). Insert new 12mm bolt and large washer
from the outside through end link eye then mounting tab and
tighten with 12mm nut.
Now connect the sway bar to end link inserting new 1/2 x 3"
bolts through mount (from
outside) then through end
link with a large washer
and lock nut on the inside
as shown in photo #7.
Once both side are
installed, completely
tighten bolts.
13. Install new shocks at this
time. If purchased
Skyjacker's
®
triple shock kit, refer to its instructions at this time.
14. Install tires and lower vehicle to ground.
TO INSTALL THE REAR:
15. Raise rear and support securely with jack stands and block the front wheels. Remove the tires,
shocks, u-bolts and vent tube on differential. (CAUTION: the rear axle will now be free to
move, so support securely on floor jack.)
16. New rear leaf spring installation: Unbolt and remove the stock rear springs and bolt up the new
rear springs with long end of spring towards rear bumper. (NOTE: be sure thick end of bottom
degree shim is also towards rear bumper.) The original blocks are maintained.(on vehicles built
prior to march '99 the block is removed on 4" Systems with rear springs).
Now completely tighten the spring eye and shackle bolts on each side.
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PHOTO #5
PHOTO #6
PHOTO #7
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