5.
41. Reinstall factory CV axles to the back
side of the hub. Before bolting into place,
install the provided CV axle spacers onto
flange. Use provided 10mm x 50mm
hardware and loctite. (pic 20)
42. Install the compression strut bars. Start
by bolting the front of compression strut
to the back side of the rear crossmember.
Hand tighten only. Next, bolt the rear
compression strut brackets to the rear of
the compression struts. Hand tighten only.
Now swing compression struts up until the
rear bracket meets
the transmission
crossmember. Mark
the location where
you will need to
drill. Once marked,
let the compression
struts hang out of
the way. Now drill
out the marked spots to 1/2”. With the holes
drilled out, slide the provided compression strut retainer nut brackets (pic 21) into the transmission
crossmember so the nuts line up with the holes. (pic 22)
43. Now swing the compression strut bars up and bolt into place using the provided 1/2”-13 x 4”
hardware. torque to 75lbs. (pic 23)
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23.
This kit comes with new stainless steel braided brake lines.
Brake lines should be installed by a GM Certified Technician
When installing, refer to GM Hydraulic Brake System Manual with any questions
44. Disconnect rubber line from steel line. Remove any brackets to the rubber line. Remove banjo
bolts to re-use. Do not re-use banjo washers, you will use the new provided washers.
45. Install new brake lines to steel lines on the frame. Secure with supplied retainer clips. (pic 24)
46. Place new banjo washer onto original banjo bolt and install through fitting. Place new banjo
washer on opposite
side of fitting. (pic 25)
47. Now install to
caliper. Torque to
factory specs.
48. Tighten upper
brake line fitting to
factory specs as well.
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