INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FOR RANCHO SPORT KIT
SUSPENSION SYSTEMS
RS6501: JEEP
WRANGLER (TJ)
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY FROM START TO FINISH BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT NOTES!
WARNING:
This suspension system will enhance the off-road
performance of your vehicle. It will handle differently, both on and
off-road, from a factory equipped passenger car or truck. Extreme
care must be used to prevent loss of control or vehicle rollover
during abrupt maneuvers. Failure to drive this vehicle safely may
result in serious injury or death to the driver and passengers.
ALWAYS WEAR your seat belts, REDUCE your speed, and
AVOID sharp turns and other abrupt maneuvers.
A.
Before installing this system, have the vehicle's alignment
and frame checked at a state approved facility. The alignment
must be within factory specifications and the frame must be sound
(no cracks, damage, or corrosion).
B.
Do not install a body lift kit with Rancho’s suspension system
or interchange parts from this system with components from
another manufacturer. To obtain maximum performance, use the
following Rancho shock absorbers with this kit: RS5255, RS9255,
RS99255, or RS999255 for the front & RS5256, RS9256,
RS99256, or RS999256 for the rear. OE steering stabilizer
replacement RS5407 can also be used.
C.
Compare the contents of this system with the parts list in these
instructions.
strength and specific size. Do not substitute a fastener of lesser
strength or mix one hardware kit with another.
D.
Apply THREAD LOCKING COMPOUND to all bolts during
installation. One drop on the exposed threads of each bolt before
installing the nut is sufficient to provide an adequate bond.
CAUTION: Thread locking compound may irritate sensitive skin.
Read warning label on container before use.
E.
Install all nuts and bolts with a flat washer. When both SAE
(small OD) and USS (large OD) washers are used in a fastener
assembly, place the USS washer against the slotted hole and the
SAE washer against the round hole.
F.
Unless otherwise specified, tighten all bolts to the standard
torque specifications listed at the end of the note's section. Do not
use an impact wrench to tighten any of these bolts. They tend to
over tighten smaller bolts and under tighten larger bolts. USE A
TORQUE WRENCH!!
G.
Rancho parts come with a protective coating. Do not
powder coat, chrome, cadmium, or zinc plate any of the
components in this system. If you wish to change the appearance
of components enamel paint can be applied over the original
coating.
H.
Do not weld anything to these components, and do not weld
any of these components to the vehicle. If any component breaks