Skyjacker F250 Installation Instructions Manual

F250/F350 SUPER DUTY
AND EXCURSION 4",6" & 8"
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Before beginning the installation, read these instructions and the enclosed driver's "WARNING
NOTICE" thoroughly and completely. Also affix the "WARNING" decal in passenger compartment in
clear view of all occupants. If any of these items are missing from this instruction packet, do not
proceed with installation, but call SKYJACKER
reservations about installing this lift kit, call SKYJACKER
or Customer Service departments.
Make sure you park the vehicle on a level concrete or asphalt surface. Many times a vehicle is
un-level (side-to-side) from the factory, but usually not noticed until a lift kit has been installed
which makes the difference more visible. Using a measuring tape, measure the front and rear
(both sides) from the ground up to the center of the fender opening above the axle. Record below
for future reference. (NOTE: Due to OEM inconsistency and the available options, the amount of
lift gained by this lift kit can vary as much as 1/2".
Driver Side Front:
Driver Side Rear:
NOTE: Ford made a design change to the front track bar and pitman on models made 3/99
and after (newer). Therefore, drop pitman arm part # FA499 is required on models built 03/99
and newer. The track bar on the newer models uses 20mm mounting hardware. Do not
attempt to modify new track bar relocation bracket(s) to fit these models. In the event you
need the other brackets, contact place of purchase for an exchange of bracket(s).
FRONT INSTALLATION:
1. The SOFTRIDE ®
toward the front or rear.
2. Open the hardware bag and apply a thin coat of lithium-based grease around the polyurethane
bushings and insert into each eye of the new front springs then apply a thin coat on the outside
of bushings. Insert one "thin wall" sleeve (will be the front eye of spring) and one "thick wall"
sleeve in each spring.
3. Raise front of vehicle and support securely with jack stands under the frame behind front springs
and block the rear wheels. Remove the tires, shocks, u-bolts (Caution: once the u-bolts are
removed, the front axle will be free to move, so support securely on a floor jack).
4. Saving all hardware, unbolt front track bar from vehicle at frame on driver side (Note: if installing
6" or 8" lift, also remove track bar from mount on the axle on the passenger side). Remove
original track bar bracket from frame and crossmember (leave retainer clip inside frame rail).
#IF946M (4/02)
99 & UP
front springs are center pinned so the spring can be installed with either end
to obtain needed items. If you have any questions or
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at 318-388-0816 for Technical Assistance
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Passenger Side Front:
Passenger Side Rear:
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