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MN-944
LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate
16 .
Install two more self-tapping screws (K) in the side, making sure the flat head portion of
the bolt is flush to the bracket, and torque to 15 ft-lbs. (fig. 15). Repeat for the other side.
17 . Once the frame brackets have been installed on both sides, the stock suspension can
be put back together .
18 . Set the coil springs back into position using the index marks from the previous step and
raise the axle back up making sure the spring indexes into the top and bottom spring
seats correctly .
19 . Install the wheels back on the axle and lower the vehicle back down so the wheels rest
on the ground . Torque the lug nuts to the manufacturers torque specs .
20 . Install the lower shock bolts back onto the axle and torque to 135Nm (100 ft-lbs .) .
ASSEMBLING THE AIR SPRINGS
1 . Set a roll plate (E) onto the air spring (D) .
The radius (rounded) edge of the roll plate (E) will be towards the air spring, so that the air
spring is seated inside both roll plates.
2 .
Install the swivel fitting (F) into the top of the air spring finger-tight plus one-and-a-half
turns (fig. 16). Repeat for both air springs.
3 . Insert four carriage bolts (L) into the upper air spring bracket (B) and set the upper
bracket onto the air spring assembly (fig. 17).
4 . Attach the upper air spring bracket using two 3/8” hex head bolts (H), two lock washers
(I) and two flat washers (J). Torque to no more than 20 ft-lbs. Repeat for the opposite
side. Both upper assemblies shown in figure 18.
NOTE
fig. 15
fig. 16
Driver-side
bracket
shown
mounted in
place and
ready for the
air spring
assembly .
K
F
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