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ReadyLift 69-33300 Manual

2023 gm colorado 3” sst kit

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69-33300—2023 GM Colorado 3" 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
ReadyLIFT 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
damages to any related vehicle parts due to misuse, abuse, improper installation, or lack of maintenance.
Furthermore, ReadyLIFT reserves the right to change, modify or cancel this warranty without prior notice.
www.ReadyLIFT.com - Phone: (877) 759-9991
69-33300-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 maneuvers. ReadyLIFT Suspension does not recommend the combined use of suspension lifts, body lifts, or other lifting devices.
  • Page 3: Important Note

    Always measure the vehicle ride height prior to beginning installation. A lifted vehicle may have different headlight aim performance. ReadyLIFT recommends marking and recording the headlight beam position before kit installation and then adjusting, if necessary, the headlamps to the same height settings after kit installation.
  • 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 safety jacks. Otherwise, park vehicle on a clean flat surface and block the rear wheels for safety.
  • Page 7 RETAIN FACTORY HARDWARE. Remove lower shock bolts. RETAIN FACTORY HARDWARE. Remove sway bar link knuckle nut and disconnect sway bar link from knuckle. RETAIN FACTORY HARDWARE. www.ReadyLIFT.com - Phone: (877) 759-9991 69-33300-IM-AA...
  • Page 8 Allow knuckle to hang out of the way. DISCARD FACTORY HARDWARE Remove strut assembly from vehicle. Remove fasteners holding the upper con- trol arm to the frame and remove the up- per control arm from the vehicle. RETAIN FACTORY HARDWARE. www.ReadyLIFT.com - Phone: (877) 759-9991 69-33300-IM-AA...
  • Page 9 DO NOT INSTALL STRUT SPACER AT THIS TIME. Mark the orientation of the strut top hat the spring. Also make a mark 180° from that location on the strut top hat. www.ReadyLIFT.com - Phone: (877) 759-9991 69-33300-IM-AA...
  • Page 10 Re-install the factory top hat, this time ori- ented 180° from it’s original orientation. Ensure that the lower spring perch main- tains its factory orientation during this process. www.ReadyLIFT.com - Phone: (877) 759-9991 69-33300-IM-AA...
  • Page 11 Torque nuts to ft-lbs. Install strut assembly into vehicle. Loosely install provided M10 nuts connecting front strut to frame. Install strut assembly to lower control arm bolts. Torque to ft-lbs. www.ReadyLIFT.com - Phone: (877) 759-9991 69-33300-IM-AA...
  • Page 12 Shown is the right hand ABS Bracket. Install ABS Bracket into upper control arm using provided M6 Hardware. Ensure that the nut is on the outside of the arm, fac- ing away from the vehicle. Torque hardware to ft-lbs. www.ReadyLIFT.com - Phone: (877) 759-9991 69-33300-IM-AA...
  • Page 13 DISCARD FACTORY HARDWARE. Install ReadyLIFT sway bar link to sway bar using provided hardware. Torque nut to ft-lbs. Install ReadyLIFT sway bar link to knuckle using provided hardware. Torque nut to ft-lbs. www.ReadyLIFT.com - Phone: (877) 759-9991 69-33300-IM-AA...
  • Page 14 Install tie rod into knuckle. Torque nut to ft-lbs. Torque strut top nuts ft-lbs. Torque axle nut ft-lbs. Repeat Process for passenger side. www.ReadyLIFT.com - Phone: (877) 759-9991 69-33300-IM-AA...
  • Page 15 Support with jack stands at each frame rail in front of the rear leaf spring hangers. Support the axle with jack on beside differential. Remove lower shock bolt and allow shock to hang RETAIN FACTORY HARDWARE. Remove U-bolt nuts plate. Retain nut plate, but discard factory nuts www.ReadyLIFT.com - Phone: (877) 759-9991 69-33300-IM-AA...
  • Page 16 ReadyLIFT rear block between the leaf spring and axle. Install ReadyLIFT U-bolts and nuts. DO NOT TIGHTEN AT THIS TIME. Install lower shock bolt. DO NOT TIGHTEN AT THIS TIME. Repeat Process for passenger side. www.ReadyLIFT.com - Phone: (877) 759-9991 69-33300-IM-AA...
  • Page 17 65 ft/lbs. 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 69-33300-IM-AA...
  • Page 18 RECOMMENDED ALIGNMENT SPECS Front Driver Passenger Tolerance Total / Split Camber -0.1 -0.1 +/- 0.5 +0.0 Caster +4.6 +4.6 +/- 0.5 +0.0 +.10 +.10 +/-0.05 +.20 www.ReadyLIFT.com - Phone: (877) 759-9991 69-33300-IM-AA...