2.
17. Remove factory spindles from vehicle, by loosening upper ball joint nut first using 18mm
wrench. Then use 18mm socket to remove lower ball joint nut. Remove spindles from vehicle.
18. Remove lower control arms from vehicle, using 22mm and 24mm wrench and socket.
19. Remove lower control arm bump stop, by applying downward force to the stopper. (pic 4)
20. Remove front driveline using 11mm socket on the front half clamp. (pic 5)
21. Next remove rear strap over rubber boot using a flathead srew driver. (pic 6)
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22. Support front differential with a jack. Remove or unplug all electrical wires and vacuum lines
before removing differential from vehicle. Slowly lower and remove differential housing and rear
crossmember from
vehicle.
23. Use a die-
grinder or sawzall
to cut the inside of
the driver side
lower control arm
pocket. Measure
4.25” from the
inside and make a
vertical cut straight
down. (pic 7)
24. With the pocket cut out, you can now weld in the provide filler
plate. Be sure to test fit rear crossmember before fully welding in
plate. Once test fitted, you can now fully weld in the filler plate. Be sure to paint when done. (pic 8)
25. Install passenger side diff drop bracket. Make sure open side with gusset is facing out towards
the tire. Smooth side will face inside. Taller end of bracket goes to the front of the vehicle. Use the
factory hardware to install to frame. (pic9)
26. Install driver side diff drop bracket same way, with the smooth side facing in and gusset facing
out. Use the provided 12mm x 30mm bolts. (pic 10)
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