8.
65. Do not forget to tighten the front and rear bolts on both leaf springs. Check all the bolts on the
shackles as well, to make sure they are still tight. Torque all hardware to factory specs.
66. Remove the factory brake line bracket
on the driver side of rear end. You will
reinstall it once the new bump stop
extender is in place. Place the driver side
bump stop extender in place and bolt on
using supplied hardware and factory
hardware with factory brake line bracket.
(pic 40)
67. Now do the same proccess on the
passenger side. Remove the factory brake
line bracket and reinstall it along with the
new bump stop extender. (pic 41)
40.
41.
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
68. This kit will come with three new brake lines for the rear. If your vehicle is equipped with
Stabilitrak, then you will use the two brake lines. If your vehicle does not have Stabilitrak, then you
will only use the single brake line.
69. Disconnect and remove fitting rubber and steel at both ends of factory brake lines.
70. Install new braided lines at each end, connecting to steel fitting at frame and at rear end. Tighten
both ends of lines to factory torque specs.
71. Secure new lines with provided clips, so they do not twist. Make sure all lines are away from any
moving parts.
72. After all lines are installed, bleed brakes by following the GM Brake System Manual. Bleeding of
brakes should be performed by a GM Certified Technician.
73. This kit includes front and rear reservoir shocks. Reservoirs can be bolted on to shock body using
the supplied clamp mounts. Install front and rear shocks using the factory hardware.
* Double check all of the front and rear fasteners and components, making sure everything
has been torqued to the proper specifications. This MUST be done before operating the
vehicle.
* Vehicle MUST be properly aligned before driving.
* After 500 miles, be sure to go over all of the front and rear suspension and lift components
to make sure nothing has come loose and everything is still tight.
* We recommend periodically checking all of the front and rear suspension and lift
components to be sure they are tight and in proper working order.
