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ReadyLift 69-21300 Manual

Ford bronco 3.0” sst kit

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69-21300 Ford Bronco 3.0" SST Kit
IF your ReadyLIFT
product has a damaged or missing
®
part, please contact customer service directly and
a new replacement part will be sent to you immediately.
For warranty issues, please return to the place of
installation and contact ReadyLIFT.
(877) 759-9991
MON-FRI 7AM-4PM PST
OR
EMAIL: support@readylift-ami.COM
WEBSITE: ReadyLIFT.COM
**Please retain this document in your vehicle at all times.**
Limited Lifetime Warranty
This unique product warranty proves our commitment to the quality and reliability of every product that
ReadyLIFT manufactures. The ReadyLIFT product warranty only extends to the original purchaser of any
ReadyLIFT product, if it breaks, we will give you a new part. Warranty does not apply to discontinued parts.
Our Limited Lifetime Warranty excludes the following ReadyLIFT items; bushings, bump stops, ball joints, tie
rod ends, heim joints and shock absorbers. These parts are subject to wear and are not considered defective
when worn. They are warranted for 12 months from the date of purchase for defects in workmanship.
This product warranty is voided if the vehicle is not aligned after kit installation and proper maintenance is
routinely done.
Product purchased directly from ReadyLIFT has a 90 day return policy on uninstalled products from the date
of purchase (may be subject to restocking fee). Uninstalled product returns must be in the original Ready-
LIFT packaging. Please call (877) 759-9991 to get an RGA# for any return. Customer is responsible for
shipping costs back to ReadyLIFT. Returns without RGA# will be refused. Contact ReadyLIFT directly
about any potentially defective parts prior to removal from vehicle.
ReadyLIFT products are NOT intended for off-road abuse. Any damage or failure as a result from off-road
abuse voids the warranty of the ReadyLIFT product. ReadyLIFT is NOT responsible for any subsequent dam-
ages to any related vehicle parts due to misuse, abuse, improper installation, or lack of maintenance. Fur-
thermore, ReadyLIFT reserves the right to change, modify or cancel this warranty without prior notice.
www.ReadyLIFT.com - Phone: (877) 759-9991
69-21300-IM-AA

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  • Page 1 ReadyLIFT manufactures. The ReadyLIFT product warranty only extends to the original purchaser of any ReadyLIFT product, if it breaks, we will give you a new part. Warranty does not apply to discontinued parts. Our Limited Lifetime Warranty excludes the following ReadyLIFT items; bushings, bump stops, ball joints, tie rod ends, heim joints and shock absorbers.
  • Page 2 Failure to drive safely may result in serious injury or death to driver and passengers. Driver and passengers must ALWAYS wear your seat belts, avoid quick sharp turns and other sudden maneu- vers. ReadyLIFT Suspension does not recommend the combined use of suspension lifts, body lifts, or other lifting devices.
  • Page 3: Important Note

    A ball joint press is needed to press out the ball joint in the factory arm and press it into the ReadyLIFT UCA. ATD 8696 ball joint press is recommended. A ball joint press can be rented from most auto parts stores.
  • Page 4 PRE-INSTALLATION MEASUREMENTS: It is imperative that you record the following measurements and factory components in the tables below. ReadyLIFT tests and records as much data from each application as available at the time of product development. Vehicle manufacturers may change components or add models with different options.
  • Page 5: Bill Of Materials

    Professional knowledge and skill will typically yield the best installation results. If you need an installer in your area, please contact ReadyLIFT Suspension Customer Service or check out the dealers tab on our Website for authorized installers .
  • Page 6 ReadyLIFT recommends all steps and procedures described in these instructions be performed while the vehicle is properly supported on a two post vehicle lift with safe- ty jacks. Otherwise, park vehicle on a clean flat surface and block the rear wheels for safety.
  • Page 7 Loosen but do not remove the (2) forward sway bar skid plate bolts. Retain the factory mounting hardware. Remove both the driver and passenger rear sway bar skid plate bolts. Retain the factory mounting hardware. www.ReadyLIFT.com - Phone: (877) 759-9991 69-21300-IM-AA...
  • Page 8 Remove the lower control arm pivots from the frame side pivot pockets. Retain the factory hardware. NOTE: USE AN APPROPRIATE JAACK TO AID IN THE REMOVAL OF THE PIVOT BOLTS. www.ReadyLIFT.com - Phone: (877) 759-9991 69-21300-IM-AA...
  • Page 9 Mark the top hat to spring location. CAUTION: THE SPRING IS UNDER EXTREME PRESSURE AND CAN CAUSE BODILY INJURY AND/OR DEATH IF HANDLED IMPROPERLY. Carefully remove the shock nut and disas- semble the strut assembly. www.ReadyLIFT.com - Phone: (877) 759-9991 69-21300-IM-AA...
  • Page 10 Remove the lower strut coil perch. Install the preload collar over the strut body. Ensure the collar is completely seat- ed on the retainer clip. www.ReadyLIFT.com - Phone: (877) 759-9991 69-21300-IM-AA...
  • Page 11 Install the factory strut shock shaft nut. When tightening, make sure the top of the strut shaft is fully seat- ed into the top hat. Torque the top strut hardware to ft-lbs. www.ReadyLIFT.com - Phone: (877) 759-9991 69-21300-IM-AA...
  • Page 12 Using the supplied M10 nuts, install the completed strut assembly into the frame. Do not tighten at this time. Raise the lower control arm up and guide the lower strut studs into place. www.ReadyLIFT.com - Phone: (877) 759-9991 69-21300-IM-AA...
  • Page 13 Install the factory alignment cam plate over pivot bolt and then install nut. Do not tighten at this time. Tighten the (3) top strut nuts. Torque the M10 nut to ft-lbs. www.ReadyLIFT.com - Phone: (877) 759-9991 69-21300-IM-AA...
  • Page 14 ITY TO DAMAGE THE CLOCK SPRING. Remove the upper control arm ball joint nut. Retain the factory nut. Using a dead blow hammer or similar tool, strike the knuckle on the side to dislodge the ball joint taper. www.ReadyLIFT.com - Phone: (877) 759-9991 69-21300-IM-AA...
  • Page 15 NOTE: THE LARGE WASHER WITH THE HOLE WILL SIT ON TOP OF THE SUPPLIED TUBE. THE SMALLER WASHER WITHOUT THE HOLE WILL ACT AS A SPACER ON THE TOP OF THE BALL JOINT. www.ReadyLIFT.com - Phone: (877) 759-9991 69-21300-IM-AA...
  • Page 16 Ensure ball joint is fully seated. Install the factory ball joint retaining clip. If removed, install the factory ball joint boot. NOTE: IF ANY GREASE WAS CLEANED OUT OF BOOT UPON REMOVAL, IT WILL BE NECESSARY TO ADD GREASE. www.ReadyLIFT.com - Phone: (877) 759-9991 69-21300-IM-AA...
  • Page 17 NOTE: ENSURE THE STEERING WHEEL DID NOT ROTATE. IT IS VERY INPORTANT THE STEERING SHAFT AND U-JOINT ARE INSTALLED IN THE FACTORY ORIENTATION OR ELSE THERE IS A HIGH POSSIBILITY TO DAMAGE THE CLOCK SPRING. www.ReadyLIFT.com - Phone: (877) 759-9991 69-21300-IM-AA...
  • Page 18 Do not tighten at this time. Install the driver and passenger rear sway bar retainer cap bolt. Torque the factory nut to ft-lbs. Torque the factory bolt to ft-lbs. www.ReadyLIFT.com - Phone: (877) 759-9991 69-21300-IM-AA...
  • Page 19 ABS/traction control lights may acti- vate. Turn the wheels from lock to lock and make sure the brake lines and ABS rout- ing clears all suspension components adequately. Reposition if necessary. www.ReadyLIFT.com - Phone: (877) 759-9991 69-21300-IM-AA...
  • Page 20 With the rear wheels removed, locate and remove the (12) mounting clips and the (3) mounting screws that hold the rear fender liners in place. Remove the rear fender liners. Retain all the factory mounting hardware. www.ReadyLIFT.com - Phone: (877) 759-9991 69-21300-IM-AA...
  • Page 21 Retain the factory mounting hardware. Install the supplied rear track bar bracket in the factory location. Install the factory hardware through the factory track bar mount and the track bar bracket. Do not tighten at this time. www.ReadyLIFT.com - Phone: (877) 759-9991 69-21300-IM-AA...
  • Page 22 TRACK BAR BRACKET. Install the factory brake line bracket to the supplied brake line relocation bracket using the supplied M8 x 20mm hex head bolt, washers and locking nut. Torque the M8 hardware to ft-lbs. www.ReadyLIFT.com - Phone: (877) 759-9991 69-21300-IM-AA...
  • Page 23 Install the top strut spacer onto the rear strut assembly using the factory nuts. Torque the factory nuts to ft-lbs. NOTE: INSTALL THE SPACER SO THE OFFSET IS PERPENDICULAR TO THE LOWER MOUNTING BOLT. www.ReadyLIFT.com - Phone: (877) 759-9991 69-21300-IM-AA...
  • Page 24 Reconnect the battery ground terminal. Start the vehicle and turn the steering wheel lock to lock and verify all clearances between tire, body and suspension components. Adjust as necessary. www.ReadyLIFT.com - Phone: (877) 759-9991 69-21300-IM-AA...
  • Page 25 RECOMMENDED ALIGNMENT SPECS Front Driver Passenger Tolerance Total / Split Camber +/- 0.5 +0.0 Caster +3.5 +3.5 +/- 0.4 +0.0 +.07 +.07 +/-0.1 www.ReadyLIFT.com - Phone: (877) 759-9991 69-21300-IM-AA...