53. Locate FT50346BK Rear Lower Links, (8) FT1003
Bushings, (2) FT7100-6-100 Sleeves, (4) FT50123 Large
Adjustable Joints, and (4) large jam nuts. Install the jam
nuts onto the joints and insert the joints into the arms.
Adjust the joints so the link is 32 1/2” center to center
of the joints (Make sure there is an equal amount of
threads on both ends. This is just a staring point. Further
adjustments may be necessary during the final alignment).
Using a press and the supplied bushing lube, install the
bushings into the arms and the sleeves into the bushings.
SEE FIGURE 110.
54. Install the upper links to the factory mounts on the axle
with the factory hardware. Then attach the links to the
original frame mounts with the factory hardware here also.
Torque the bolts to ** 135 ft. lbs.
SEE FIGURE 111-113
55. Remove the 9/16” bolt from the frame pocket and install
the assembled lower link arm with the zerk fitting facing
downward. Torque to **184 ft. lbs. Insert the bottom of the
link into the lower shock mount (zerc fitting facing upward)
and install the mount to the axle with the 9/16” bolt.
Leave loose. Locate FT50327 Rear Shock Mount Nut Tab
and the supplied 7/16”x1” bolts with split & flat washers.
Install the nut tab from the top of the mount and attach
with the 7/16” hardware. Torque the 7/16” bolts to **83 ft.
lbs & the 9/16” bolt to **184 ft. lbs.
SEE FIGURES 114-120.
FIGURE 110
FIGURE 111
FIGURE 112
FIGURE 113
FIGURE 114
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