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FORM#9922.02-05202019
2009-2014 FORD F-150 PICKUP 4WD
4.5 & 6 Inch Lift Kits
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Engineered for 4WD Models ONLY.
Fits:
2009-2014 Ford F-150 4WD
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE
CORRECT LIFT FOR YOUR VEHICLE:
Double check the Year, Make, Model, Lift Height and
KIT Part Numbers.
Prior to beginning the installation, OPEN the Boxes and CHECK the Included Components Compared to
the Parts Breakdown. Check all parts and hardware in the box with the parts list below. Be sure you have all needed
parts and know where they install.
IF you find a packaging error, contact SUPERLIFT directly. Do not contact the dealer where the system was originally
purchased. You will need the control number from each box when calling; this number is located at the bottom of
the part number label and to the right of the bar code.
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING
INTRODUCTION BEFORE INSTALLATION...
Installation requires a professional mechanic. In addition to these instructions, professional knowledge of
disassembly / reassembly procedures and post installation checks must be known.
PRIOR to beginning, inspect the vehicles steering, driveline, and brake systems, paying close attention to
the suspension link arms and bushings, sway bars and bushings, tie rod ends, pitman arm, idler arm, ball
joints and wheel bearings. Also check the steering sector-to-frame and all suspension-to-frame attaching
points for stress cracks. The overall vehicle must be in excellent working condition; repair or replace all
worn parts.
Read instructions several times before starting. Read each step completely as you go.
Be sure you have all needed parts and know where they install.
If being installed on a 2009 Model, You MUST Order a #77-15-9922 Separately!!
Vehicles Equipped with a 2-Piece Rear Driveshaft, You MUST Order #9935 for the
Carrier Bearing Shims.
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Front end alignment is necessary.A foot-pound torque reading is given in parenthesis ( ) after
each appropriate fastener.
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Tool and Wrench/Socket size is given in brackets [ ] after each appropriate step.
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Always wear safety glasses when using power tools.
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Prior to attaching components, be sure all mating surfaces are free of grit, grease, excessive undercoating, etc.
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Do not fabricate any components to gain additional suspension height.
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A factory service manual should be on hand for reference.
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Due to payload options and initial ride height variances, the amount of lift is a 'base figure' .
Final ride height dimensions may vary in accordance to original vehicle stance.
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
SUPERLIFT
FOR ALL YOUR SUSPENSION NEEDS!!
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Summary of Contents for Superlift K179
- Page 1 IF you find a packaging error, contact SUPERLIFT directly. Do not contact the dealer where the system was originally purchased. You will need the control number from each box when calling; this number is located at the bottom of the part number label and to the right of the bar code.
- Page 2 FORM#9922.02-05202019 PRINTED IN U.S.A. PAGE 2 OF 26 BEFORE YOU DRIVE... Check all fasteners for proper torque. Check to ensure for adequate clearance between all rotating, mobile, fixed, and heated members. Verify clearance between exhaust and brake lines, fuel lines, fuel tank, floor boards and wiring harness.
- Page 3 Boxes that are included in the K KIT. The ‘KIT BREAKDOWN’ lists Part Numbers, Quantities & Part Description of the Individual Components & Hardware Bags that are included in Each Box. The ‘HARDWARE BREAKDOWN’ lists the Part Numbers, Quantities & Part Description of the Individual Components. K KIT BREAKDOWN Kit Part Number K178 4.5" Lift Kit Kit Part Number K179 6" Lift Kit Part Number Qty. Part Description Part Number Qty. ...
- Page 4 56 55‐31‐9930 Block, Rear (6") 9/16" x 3‐5/16" x 12" Ubolt, Square 9/16" High Nut, Fine Thread 77‐1509 9/16" Ubolt Washer 56 55‐30‐9930 Block, Rear (4.5") 9/16" x 3‐5/16" x 11" Ubolt, Square 9/16" High Nut, Fine Thread 77‐1509 9/16" Ubolt Washer 57 55‐16‐9910 Brake Line Bracket, Rear 5/16" x 1" Bolt, Coarse Thread 77‐9932 5/16" Stover Nut 5/16" SAE Washer 5/16" x 1" Bolt, Self‐Tapping 59 01‐85150 SUPERLIFT Shock Cylinder, Rear 01‐60418, Hourglass Bushing 77‐9930 24‐5704, 0.75" OD x 0.50" ID x 1.54" L, Sleeve 59 BE5‐6249‐H5 BILSTEIN Shock Cylinder, Rear 01‐60418, Hourglass Bushing 77‐9930 24‐5704, 0.75" OD x 0.50" ID x 1.54" L, sleeve 60 55‐12‐9930 Bump Stop, Rear 10mm x 1.5 x 150mm, Socket Bolt 77‐9932 10mm Flat Washer...
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Page 5: Front Disassembly
FORM#9922.02-05202019 PRINTED IN U.S.A. PAGE 5 OF 26 Use the check-off box found at each step to help you keep your place. Two denotes that one check-off box is for the Driver Side (Left) and one is for the Passenger Side (Right). - Page 6 FORM#9922.02-05202019 PRINTED IN U.S.A. PAGE 6 OF 26 5) BRAKE LINE BRACKET AND ABS SENOR WIRE... [Illustration 5] Unclip the vacuum lines from the brake line bracket. [plastic fastener removal tool] [Illustration 6] Locate the brake line bracket on the steering knuckle and remove. [10mm] ...
- Page 7 FORM#9922.02-05202019 PRINTED IN U.S.A. PAGE 7 OF 26 9) ABS SENSOR AND VACUUM LINES... [Illustrations ] Remove the ABS sensors from the top of the hub assembly, and vacuum lines from the vacuum module. [5mm allen, plastic fastener removal tool] Illustration 10 Illustration 11 Illustration 12...
- Page 8 FORM#9922.02-05202019 PRINTED IN U.S.A. PAGE 8 OF 26 13) LOWER CONTROL ARM… [Illustration 16] Loosen but do not remove the four lower control arm bolts (2 per side). [bolt 21mm, nut 27mm] Illustration 15 Illustration 16 14) STRUT… [Illustration 17] Remove the bolt from the lower strut studs and let the lower control arm swing out of the way.
- Page 9 FORM#9922.02-05202019 PRINTED IN U.S.A. PAGE 9 OF 26 Illustration 19 Illustration 20 16) DRIVESHAFT... [Illustration 21] Mark the orientation of the front driveshaft, then disconnect from the differential; secure the driveshaft up and out of the way, do not let it hang. Discard the bolts and washer plates. [10mm] 17) REAR CROSSMEMBER…...
- Page 10 FORM#9922.02-05202019 PRINTED IN U.S.A. PAGE 10 OF 26 Illustration 23 Illustration 24 Illustration 25 19) TRIMMING LOWER CONTROL ARM MOUNT… [Illustrations 26 thru 31] The factory driver’s side rear lower control arm mount must be trimmed as shown. Start on the rear side and measure from inside of the bracket out 5-1/2” and mark. Using a square mark a line up and over the bracket maintaining the 5-1/2”...
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Page 11: Front Assembly
FORM#9922.02-05202019 PRINTED IN U.S.A. PAGE 11 OF 26 Illustration 30 Illustration 31 20) TRIMMING SWAY BAR MOUNT... [Illustrations 32 thru 34] The driver side sway bar mount must be trimmed as shown. Only the inside front corner needs to be trimmed. Start on the bottom side and measure from front to rear 1-3/4” and mark;... - Page 12 FORM#9922.02-05202019 PRINTED IN U.S.A. PAGE 12 OF 26 Illustration 35 Illustration 36 [Illustrations 37 & 38] Position the front driver differential bracket into the frame using the factory hardware; install bolt from front, then pivot the differential into the passenger side differential bracket and secure using the supplied 9/16”...
- Page 13 FORM#9922.02-05202019 PRINTED IN U.S.A. PAGE 13 OF 26 23) REAR CROSSMEMBER... [Illustration 41] Raise the rear crossmember (55-06-9930) into position. Secure it to the frame using the supplied 18mm x 150mm bolts, washers, and nuts; install bolts from rear. 24) DIFFERENTIAL REAR MOUNT...
- Page 14 FORM#9922.02-05202019 PRINTED IN U.S.A. PAGE 14 OF 26 27) TIGHTEN THESE FASTENERS… Tighten these bolts in this order. Refer back to the illustrations listed if needed. [Illustration 40] Snug sway bar drop brackets to frame; do not tighten. [bolt 5/8”, nut 11/16”] ...
- Page 15 FORM#9922.02-05202019 PRINTED IN U.S.A. PAGE 15 OF 26 31) STRUT SPACERS… Illustration 48 [Illustration 48] Position the strut spacers to the top of the factory strut and fasten using the factory hardware. Tighten (55) [18mm] 4.5” lift = 55-11-9930 Driver side & 55-14-9922 Passenger side 6”...
- Page 16 FORM#9922.02-05202019 PRINTED IN U.S.A. PAGE 16 OF 26 33) HUB ASSEMBLY... [Illustration 52 & 53] On the factory knuckle, note the orientation of the vacuum module, and hub assembly, then remove them from the factory knuckle. Illustration 52 Illustration 53 Illustration 54 ...
- Page 17 FORM#9922.02-05202019 PRINTED IN U.S.A. PAGE 17 OF 26 35) VACUUM ASSEMBLY AND CV SHAFT... Illustration 57 [Illustration 57] Attach the vacuum assembly to the new knuckle using the three factory bolts. (10) [8mm] [Illustration 58 & 59] Pay close attention to the CV shaft engagement and make sure it is fully seated in the hub assembly, install the factory nut and tighten.
- Page 18 FORM#9922.02-05202019 PRINTED IN U.S.A. PAGE 18 OF 26 Illustration 63 Illustration 61 Illustration 62 39) BRAKE CALIPERS... Illustration 64 Install the rotor; installing a factory lug nut will help hold the rotor in position to install the caliper. [Illustration 64] Apply thread locker to the factory bolts then position the caliper over the rotor and install the factory hardware and tighten.
- Page 19 FORM#9922.02-05202019 PRINTED IN U.S.A. PAGE 19 OF 26 Illustration 66 Illustration 67 Illustration 68 Illustration 69 42) ABS SENSOR WIRE... [Illustration 69] Connect the ABS sensor wire to the knuckle using the factory hardware. (9) [8mm] Make sure the wire is positioned below the bolt.
- Page 20 FORM#9922.02-05202019 PRINTED IN U.S.A. PAGE 20 OF 26 45) LOWER CONTROL ARM... [Illustration 72] Tighten the four lower control arm bolts (2 per side); keep the alignment cams in the up (neutral) position until the alignment is performed. (240) [27mm] 46) UPPER CONTROL ARM...
- Page 21 FORM#9922.02-05202019 PRINTED IN U.S.A. PAGE 21 OF 26 50) EMERGENCY BRAKE... [Illustrations 75] Unclip the top emergency brake cable from the tensioner bracket and the frame mount. If the lower cable is retained with a wire bracket and bolt; remove. If the lower cable is retained by a plastic clip pressed into the factory bracket;...
- Page 22 FORM#9922.02-05202019 PRINTED IN U.S.A. PAGE 22 OF 26 51) SHOCK ABSORBERS... [Illustration 81 & 82] Remove shock absorbers. Discard shocks. [bolt 15mm, nut 18mm] Illustration 81 Illustration 82 52) BRAKE LINE BRACKET... Unbolt the rear brake hose bracket from the driver side frame rail. This bracket secures the connection between the metal brake lines and rubber hoses at the frame.
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Page 23: Rear Assembly
Locate Hardware Bag #77-1509. Hardware PER Side: (4) 9/16” high nut, fine thread & (4) 9/16” ubolt washers. [Illustration 85] Position the appropriate SUPERLIFT block for the desired lift on top of the axle pad. The ‘notched’ edge of the block goes toward the ‘front’ . - Page 24 FORM#9922.02-05202019 PRINTED IN U.S.A. PAGE 24 OF 26 60) BUMP STOPS... [Illustration 88] Position the new bump stop spacers (55-12-9930) on top of the factory bump stop and attach the frame using the supplied 10mm x 150mm bolt and washer. (40) [8mm allen] 61) TIRES / WHEELS...
- Page 25 If a replacement part is needed before the SUPERLIFT® part in question can be returned, you must first purchase the replacement part. Then, if the part in question is deemed warrant-able, you will be credited /...
- Page 26 • This Limited Warranty gives you specific rights, and this is the only warranty SUPERLIFT® makes in connection with your product purchase. You may also have other rights that vary from state to state.
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