Air Lift 1000 Instructions Manual

SHOCK RELOCATION KIT P/N 31510
FRONT-88-Newer Chevy/GMC 1 Ton Dually Lowered
1. AIR LIFT STRONGLY RECOMMENDS THAT THIS KIT BE PROFESSIONALLY INSTALLED BY A CERTIFIED
WELDER.
2. Prior to welding, the battery cables should be disconnected at the battery, Thoroughly clean the area to be
used as the ground connection as well as the area to be welded.
3. Before welding the brackets, inspect the area to be welded for electrical wiring, brake lines, fuel lines, proximity
to fuel tank, and/or any other components that should not be exposed to excessive heat. These items must be
removed, re-positioned, and/or properly shielded.
4. After the welding is completed and the area is cool to the touch, carefully re-position and inspect all wiring, fuel
lines, brake lines, etc. for any possible damage.
5. Some sort of corrosion protection should be applied to the welded area.
Top Shock Mount
1" Hole In Frame
Springs
5/8" Hole
Lower Control Arm
Figure 1
WASHERS
RUBBER
NUT
BUSHING
MOUNTING
(SHOCK)
PIN
Figure 1A
* IMPORTANT *
WELDING PRECAUTIONS
1.
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7.
BRACKET
0R
FRAME
8 .
WASHERS
9.
NUT TORQUE
TO 50 FT. LBS
BY
Jack up front end of vehicle. Support frame with jack
stands and let the suspension drop down.
Remove stock shocks.
Locate 1" hole that is in outer frame rail (hole is
stamped from factory). Clean area of all grease and
dirt for a proper welding surface (Figure 1).
If necessary, trim fender panel for adequate clearance
of the shock mount.
With the shock mount in place, weld both the horizontal
and vertical edges. This should be done by a qualified
welder.
Assemble upper shock pin (5/8" mounting stud) into
shock mount (Figure 1A).
Cut out template and hold on lower control arm to
locate the hole location for bottom pin.
Center punch and then drill 5/8" hole in lower control
arm. Bolt in lower shock pin.
Insert the large diameter end of the tall spacer supplied
in kit through the hole in bottom spring seat and hold in
top of the spring, insert large 1/2 thick spacer between
coils under tall spacer (Figure 2).
bolt and large washer up through both spacers. Using
small washer and 3/8" nut, install on carriage bolt and
hand tighten the spacers together as one assembly,
this will hold them together and make it easier to install
into the upper spring seat (Figure 3).
MN-295
(01511)
NPR1641
Insert the carriage