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Box RS66505B-1 (Box 1 of 4) 

Subframe RS176880B 

Box RS66505B-4 (Box 4 of 4) 

Left Diff Drop Bracket RS176881B 

Right Diff Drop Bracket RS176882B 

Skid Plate RS176884B 

Diff Drop Hardware RS860783 

Cam Bolt Hardware RS860838 

Skid Plate Hardware RS860506 

1) 

 

 If applicable, cut the driver side corner off the steering 

rack  skid  plate  and  de-bur  cut  edge.  Reinstall  using  OE 
hardware. See Illustration 14. 

 

Illustration 14 

2) 

 

  Install  skid  plate  RS176884B  to  the  bottom  of 

subframe  RS176880B  using  10MM  hardware  from 
RS860506. Torque to 45 ft. lbs. See Illustration 15. 

 

Illustration 15 

3) 

 

 Draw a line, perpendicular to the bottom edge and ½” 

from the edge of the slotted hole, on the front and back of 
the driver side crossmember bracket. Connect the lines on 
the top of the bracket providing a minimum of 6” clearance. 
See Illustration 16. 

 

Illustration 16 

4) 

 

 Using a die grinder and Sawzall follow the line and cut 

off the crossmember bracket. Do not remove aft differential 
mount. See Illustration 17. 

 WARNING: Do not use a flame cutter or torch to remove bracket. You 

could warp, weaken or damage the bracket without the damage being 
visible to you, resulting in loss of vehicle control and an accident. 

 

Illustration 17 

5) 

 

 Round off any sharp corners and deburr edges. Paint 

bare metal to prevent rust.  

6) 

 

  Loosely  attach  diff  drop  bracket  RS176881B  to  the 

driver  side  differential  frame  bracket,  and  RS176882B  to 
passenger  side  frame  bracket  with  the  original  hardware. 
See Illustration 18 and Illustration 19. 

 

Illustration 18 

2.5” 

1.5” 

Driver Side 

RS176884B 

RS176880B 

1/2” 

6” 

Minimum 

Modified Bracket 

Aft Differential

Mount 

RS176881B 

RS176882B 

Содержание RS66505B

Страница 1: ...the instructions provided in this manual and keep it in a safe place for future reference If you have any doubt whatsoever regarding the installationor maintenance ofyour Rancho suspension system plea...

Страница 2: ...and horse play are careless acts that can result in an error in installation and or serious injury 7 Install only tires approved by the United States Department of Transportation DOT approved Make sur...

Страница 3: ...ber or urethane bushings should be tightened with the vehicle at normal ride height unless otherwise specified This will prevent premature failure of the bushing and maintain ride comfort M Some of th...

Страница 4: ...y Jack Stands Wheel Chocks wooden blocks Hydraulic Floor Jack File Hammer Wire Brush to clean bracket mounting surfaces Black Enamel Paint Silicone Spray Lubricant Tape Measure Safety Glasses Wear saf...

Страница 5: ...Assy Spacer Hardware 1 RS77035 HHCS M12 1 75X70MM 4 RS7915 Washer M12 4 15 RS740017 U Bolt 9 16 18 X 3 16 X 12 4 ITEM PART DESCRIPTION QTY 16 RS15104 Winged Spacer Block 2 RS860837 Sub Assy Hdwr Box...

Страница 6: ...remove the front splash shields and or skid plates Remove splash shield brackets from side of frame rails See Illustration 4 and Illustration 5 4 Hold the hex stud and remove the nut attaching the sw...

Страница 7: ...llustration 8 6 Mark position of alignment cams if equipped and loosen all four lower control arm pivot bolts 7 Remove the nut from the outer tie rod stud Using Ford Service tool 204 592 separate tie...

Страница 8: ...th a floor jack Illustration 12 7 Loosen all three differential mounting bolts See Illustration 12 Note A plastic shield covering the steering rack may need to be removed to access bolt This shield is...

Страница 9: ...iver side crossmember bracket Connect the lines on the top of the bracket providing a minimum of 6 clearance See Illustration 16 Illustration 16 4 Using a die grinder and Sawzall follow the line and c...

Страница 10: ...e all differential mounting hardware to 85 ft lbs six bolts 13 Attach the lower control arm to the subframe with the cam bolts and hardware from kit RS860838 Insert front alignment cam bolts from fron...

Страница 11: ...See Illustration 23 3 Remove the upper shock rod mounting nut Slide the shock absorber out of the spring assembly 4 Insert new shock absorber into spring assembly Use index marks to align shock with t...

Страница 12: ...S176754 with the original bolts Tighten the bolts to 129 ft lbs 3 Align vacuum port upward and attach the integrated wheel end to the knuckle with the original hardware Tighten the bolts to 11 ft lbs...

Страница 13: ...end 2 Attach the dust shield with the original hardware Tighten the bolts to 12 ft lbs 3 Install the right brake rotor on the passenger side wheel hub 4 Install the brake caliper over the rotor Attach...

Страница 14: ...ompletely left then right Verify adequate tire wheel and ABS brake and vacuum line clearance and length Illustration 31 6 Lower vehicle to ground Tighten the lug nuts to 150 ft lbs 7 Align the cam bol...

Страница 15: ...LOCK INSTALLATION RS66505B 4 Box 4 of 4 Riser Blocks RS15104 U Bolts RS740017 Hardware from Sub Assy RS860152 1 Support the rear axle assembly with a floor jack 2 Remove both rear shock absorbers Do n...

Страница 16: ...rop Bracket RS176748 Hardware from Sub Assy RS860787 1 Attach rear brake hose drop bracket RS176314 to the frame with the original bolt Tighten the bolt to 12 ft lbs See Illustration 36 Illustration 3...

Страница 17: ...nt wheels completely left then right Verify adequate tire wheel and brake hose clearance Inspect steering and suspension for tightness and proper operation 2 With the suspension at maximum extension f...

Страница 18: ...Bracket 12 ft lbs Sway Bar Drop Bracket RS176746B 35 ft lbs Sway Bar End Link 59 ft lbs Wheel Lug Nuts 150 ft lbs Rear Components Brake Hose Drop Bracket RS176314 12 ft lbs Parking Brake Cable Drop B...

Страница 19: ...19 Rancho Technical Department 1 734 384 7804...

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