6. Disconnect the front sway bar from the frame. (See Photo # 3)
Disconnect the sway bar links from the lower A-arm & remove.
7. Remove the lower strut mount bolt from the lower A-arm using a
1 3/16” & 1 1/16” socket. Disconnect the three upper strut mount
bolts from the frame using a 15mm wrench. (See Photo # 4)
8. Remove the lower A-arm mounting bolts from the frame & remove
the lower A-arm.
9. Locate the new Skyjacker rear cross member brackets. They will
attach to the OEM cross member location using the 1/2" x 5 1/2"
fine thread bolts, washers, & nuts. The bracket will attach to the
OEM A-arm position using the 18mm x150mm bolts, washers, &
nuts. (See Photo # 5) Be sure to use the crush sleeves Part #
CS3980 along with the 18mm bolts between the OEM A-arm
mount.
10. Before installing the new Skyjacker front cross member, insert the
crush sleeve Part # CS4530 into the front frame rail. (See Photo
# 6)
11. Install the new Skyjacker front cross member using the 18mm
x150mm bolts, washers, & nuts. (See Photo # 7)
12. Install the 14mm x150MM bolt, washers, & nut at the upper
position in the frame where the crush sleeve was installed. (See
Photo # 8)
13. Attach the lower A-arms to the new Skyjacker cross members
using the OEM hardware.
Note:
Skyjacker's design allows for the
use of after market alignment kits. Available from a authorized
Skyjacker dealer Order two of Part # F462-AK. See Photo Below.
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Photo # 4
Photo # 3
Photo # 5
Photo # 6
Photo # 7
Photo # 8
