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Remove both the driver and passenger

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ward sway bar retainer cap bolts

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Retain the factory mounting hardware.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remove both the driver and passenger

 

rear sway bar retainer cap nuts

.

 

 

Retain the factory mounting hardware.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lower the sway bar down and back to aid 

in removal of the rear lower control arm 

pivot bolt.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remove the lower control arm pivots from 

the frame side pivot pockets. 

 

 

Retain the factory hardware.

 

 

NOTE: USE AN APPROPRIATE JAACK TO AID IN 

THE REMOVAL OF THE PIVOT BOLTS.

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for 69-21300

Page 1: ...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 instal...

Page 2: ...any ReadyLIFT products It is the responsibility of the driver s to check their surrounding area for obstructions people and animals before moving the vehicle All raised vehicles have increased blind...

Page 3: ...so it s best to follow those rules when alighting headlights This suspension system was developed using a 37 x 12 5 R18 tire with 18 x 8 5 wheel and a offset of 18 If wider tires are used offset whee...

Page 4: ...ll also result in an incorrect wheel alignment This will wear tires incorrectly Incorrect alignment will cause poor vehicle handling issues including but not limited to under steer Over lifting will a...

Page 5: ...Speedometer Computer recalibration is required if changing 10 from factory tire diameter A vehicle lift or hoist greatly reduces installation time Installation time estimates are based on an avail abl...

Page 6: ...ng brake Disconnect the vehicle power source at the ground terminal on the battery Lock the steering wheel in the straight forward position with the column lock or steer ing wheel locking device Raise...

Page 7: ...op strut nuts Remove the lower strut nuts Retain the factory mounting hardware Loosen but do not remove the 2 forward sway bar skid plate bolts Retain the factory mounting hardware Remove both the dri...

Page 8: ...emove both the driver and passenger rear sway bar retainer cap nuts Retain the factory mounting hardware Lower the sway bar down and back to aid in removal of the rear lower control arm pivot bolt Rem...

Page 9: ...ware CAUTION BE SURE TO SUPPORT THE STRUT WHILE REMOVING THE TOP STRUT NUTS With the strut assembly removed from the vehicle remove the locating pin from the top hat using pilers or similar tool Disca...

Page 10: ...ump stop and dust boot Remove the seal head bump cap NOTE A CHISEL OR SIMILAR TOOL IS THE BEST MAY TO REMOVE THE CAP Before removing the spring perch mark the orientation of perch to strut body En sur...

Page 11: ...he factory strut shaft spacer Compress the spring enough to install the factory top hat Being sure to keep the strut body and upper spring isolator in the factory location rotate the factory top hat 1...

Page 12: ...the base of the stud Using the appropriate cutting tool cut the studs on the previously made marks Install the top strut spacer 68 21300FSS onto the strut assembly using the factory nuts Torque the f...

Page 13: ...he M12 nuts to 65 ft lbs Using an appropriate jack carefully jack the lower control arm into the frame side pivot pockets Install the factory cam bolts in the pivot pockets in the factory orientation...

Page 14: ...NOT ALL VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH THIS HEAT SHIELD When installing the driver side upper con trol arm you will need to disconnect the steering linkage Remove the pinch bolt on the top u joint NOTE EN...

Page 15: ...ing clip Using a flat head screw driver carefully remove the OE ball joint boot BE VERY CAREFUL NOT TO PUNCTURE THE BOOT NOTE THIS STEP IS OPTIONAL BUT MAY EN SURE THE BOOT IS NOT DAMAGED DURING THE R...

Page 16: ...the ball joint press orient the ball joint so the flats match up and slowly press the ball joint into the supplied upper control arm Ensure ball joint is fully seated Install the factory ball joint r...

Page 17: ...l joint to knuckle using factory hardware Torque the factory hardware to 55 ft lbs Using the factory bolt install the upper control arm heat shield on the passenger side Torque the factory hardware to...

Page 18: ...nut to 55 ft lbs NOTE BE SURE TO INSTALL THE END LINK NUT USING HAND TOOLS Raise the sway bar back into the factory orientation Install the driver and passenger rear sway bar retainer cap nuts Do not...

Page 19: ...rivet that se cures the inner fender liner With everything tightened and torque to the specified specifications install front tires and lower vehicle With the steering wheel centered turn the tie rod...

Page 20: ...ting clips and the 3 mounting screws that hold the rear fender liners in place Remove the rear fender liners Retain all the factory mounting hardware Rear Installation Block the front tires and raise...

Page 21: ...ove the mounting hard ware Remove the factory brake line bracket lo cated on the axles right passenger side in front of the track bar bracket Retain the factory mounting hardware Install the supplied...

Page 22: ...rear track bar bracket nut Torque the M14 bolt to 95 ft lbs Torque the factory bolt to 120 ft lbs Install the supplied rear brake line bracket on to the axle mounting point using the factory hardware...

Page 23: ...bolt Lowering the axle will aid in the removal of the rear strut Remove the rear strut assembly from the vehicle Retain both the factory mounting hard ware and the strut With the rear strut assembly...

Page 24: ...lbs lower control arm hardware to 200 ft lbs Final torque to be done by the alignment technician Reconnect the battery ground terminal Start the vehicle and turn the steering wheel lock to lock and ve...

Page 25: ...dling Warning Increasing the height of your vehicle raises the center of gravity and can affect stability and control Use caution on turns and when making steering corrections Vehicles with larger tir...

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