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RT Off-Road RT21054 Installation Instructions

2011-2018 wk grand cherokee lift & level kit

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Kit Contents

- Front Strut Spacer
- Rear Coil Spring Spacer
- Rear Shock Absorber Spacer
- 1/4" Thick Flat Washer
- 1/2"-13 x 4" Grade 5 Bolt
- M10-1.5 x 50mm Class 8.8 Bolt Qty: 4
- 1/2" Flat Washer
- M10 Split Lock Washer
- M10 Flat Washer
- M8 Flat Washer
- M8-1.25 Nylon Locking Nut
- 10mm Socket and/or Wrench
- 13mm Socket and/ or Wrench
- 16mm Socket
- 18mm Socket and/or Wrench
NOTE: This kit is designed to work only on vehicles equipped with coil springs. It will NOT fit vehicles
1. Open the hood. Place wheel chocks against the rear tires. Lift the vehicle by the front lower control arms, support
the vehicle with jack stands at the frame, and remove the wheels using a 22mm socket.
2. Place a jack under the lower control arm. Raise the suspension a few inches to relieve stress or binding. Raising or
lowering the suspension will help in removing or installing components throughout the installation of this kit.
3. Remove the wheel speed sensor from the knuckle using a 10mm socket or wrench. Retain the hardware for re-
assembly.
4. Remove the caliper bracket from the knuckle using a 21mm socket or wrench. Retain the hardware for re-
assembly. Ensure the caliper doesn't hang from the brake hose.
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Required Tools
- 19mm Socket and/or Wrench
- 21mm Socket and/or Wrench
- 22mm Socket or Lug Wrench
- 24mm Socket and/or Wrench
equipped with Quadra-Lift Air Suspension.
Ensure that all components in kit are accounted for.
Front Installation
Lift & Level Kit

Installation Instructions

2011-2018 WK Grand Cherokee
Part #: RT21054
- 32mm Socket
- Screwdriver
- Pry Bar
- Hammer
- Pliers
- Ft. Lb. Torque Wrench
- In. Lb. Torque Wrench

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  • Page 1: Installation Instructions

    Lift & Level Kit Installation Instructions 2011-2018 WK Grand Cherokee Part #: RT21054 Kit Contents - Front Strut Spacer Qty: 2 - Rear Coil Spring Spacer Qty: 2 - Rear Shock Absorber Spacer Qty: 2 - 1/4" Thick Flat Washer Qty: 2 - 1/2"-13 x 4”...
  • Page 2 NOTE : We suggest the brake caliper pistons be slightly compressed using a pry bar or c- clamp. This will allow the brake pads to slide onto the rotor easily during assembly. 5. Remove the o-ring from between the brake rotor and hub assembly. Retain the o-ring for re-assembly. Remove the brake rotor.
  • Page 3 25. Install the o-ring, rotor, and caliper with bracket using the factory hardware. Torque the caliper bracket to knuckle bolts to 148 ft. lbs. 26. Torque the axle shaft nut to 229 ft. lbs. Applying the brakes should help to prevent the axle shaft from spinning during this process.
  • Page 4 Bolt. Thread the bolt into the Rear Coil Spring Spacer from under the lower control arm. Torque the bolt to 65 ft. lbs. 15. Mount the rubber portion of the coil spring retainer from Step 13 to the Rear Coil Spring Spacer. Index the coil spring into the tab of the Rear Coil Spring Spacer.