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Part # 32102
2009 - 201

8

 Dodge Ram 1500 4WD

 

(Except Mega-Cab)
2.5” Suspension System

Part #

Description

Qty.

32902-01

Front Strut Spacers

2

32102-01

Front Bump Stop Bracket

2

32102-02

Rear Coil Spring Spacer

2

32102NB

Hardware bag

1

D2P-NB

Hardware bag

1

32102INST

Instruction manual

2

MIRRORHANGER

Rear view mirror hanger

1

WARNINGDECAL

Warning decal

1

Congratulations on your selection to purchase a Tuff
Country EZ-Ride Suspension System. We at Tuff
Country EZ-Ride Suspension are proud to offer a high
quality product at the industries most competitive pric-
ing. Thank you for your confidence in us and our prod-
uct.

If you desire to return your vehicle to stock, it is the
customers responsibility to save all stock hardware
and components.

The Tuff Country EZ-Ride Suspension product safety
label that is included in your kit box must be installed
inside the cab in plain view of all occupants.

Special note: Before installation begins, it is the
customers/installers responsibility to make sure that
all parts are on hand. If any parts are missing, please
feel free to call one of our customer service represen-
tatives @ (801) 280-2777.

Recommended tools selection:

Torque wrench
Standard socket set
Standard wrench set
Metric socket set
Metric wrench set
Tape measure
Hydraulic floor jacks

Installation manual

2.5”

 

suspension system

2009 - 201

8

 Dodge Ram 1500 4WD  

(Except Mega-Cab)

Part # 32102

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Important customer information:

Tuff Country EZ-Ride Suspension highly recommends
that a qualified or a certified mechanic performs this
installation.

It is the responsibility of the customer/installer to wear
safety glasses at all times when performing this instal-
lation.

It is the customers/installers responsibility to read and
understand all steps before installation begins. If you
have any questions or concerns, please contact our
technical department @ (801) 280-2777. Also, the OEM
manual should be used as a reference guide. 

This vehicles reaction and handling characteristics
may differ from standard cars and/or trucks.
Modifications to improve and/or enhance off road per-
formance may raise the intended center of gravity.
Extreme caution must be utilized when encountering
driving conditions which may cause vehicle imbalance
or loss of control. DRIVE SAFELY! Avoid abrupt
maneuvers: such as sudden sharp turns which could
cause a roll over, resulting in serious injury or death.

It is the customers responsibility to make sure that a
re-torque is performed on all hardware associated with
this suspension system after the first 100 miles of
installation. It is also the customers responsibility to
do a complete re-torque after every 3000 miles or after
every off road use.

After the original installation, Tuff Country EZ-Ride
Suspension also recommends having the alignment
checked every 6 months to ensure proper tracking,
proper wear on tires and front end components. Tuff
Country EZ-Ride Suspension takes no responsibility
for abuse, improper installation or improper suspen-
sion maintenance.

Содержание 32102

Страница 1: ...Important customer information Tuff Country EZ Ride Suspension highly recommends that a qualified or a certified mechanic performs this installation It is the responsibility of the customer installer to wear safety glasses at all times when performing this instal lation It is the customers installers responsibility to read and understand all steps before installation begins If you have any questio...

Страница 2: ...hipping and or transportation charges on the return of such product must be prepaid by the customer under this warranty Important information that needs to be read before installation begins Tuff Country recommends a 35 x 11 50 tire with a wheel that has a back spacing of 5 5 or less The stock tires and wheels can be used in conjunction with this lift kit If a wider tire is installed on the stock ...

Страница 3: ..._________ Passenger side rear ______________________________ Front end installation 1 To begin installation block the rear tires of the vehicle so that the vehicle is stable and can t roll backwards Safely lift the front of the vehicle and support the vehicle with a pair of jack stands Place a jack stand on both the driver and the passenger side Next remove the front wheels and tires from both sid...

Страница 4: ...pecial note Let the lower control arms hang and rest on the hydraulic floor jacks 7 Working on the driver side remove the 3 nuts that attach the coil over into the upper location Save the hardware Remove and set the coil over aside Repeat procedure on the passenger side 8 Install the new front spacers on the coil overs using the OE hardware Make sure to use loctite and torque to 32 ft lbs ...

Страница 5: ... front and rear mounting hardware to 105 ft lbs Repeat procedure on the passenger side 12 Locate the new front bump stop brackets Also locate 2 poly bump stops 2 3 8 nylon nuts and 2 5 16 USS flat washers from hardware bag 32102NB Install the new bump stops to the new bump stop brackets and secure using the new hardware Make sure to use loctite and torque to 24 ft lbs 13 Locate 2 32102 03 specialt...

Страница 6: ...ial Place one on the driver side and one on the passen ger side 19 Working on the driver side remove the shock from the axle mount only Save the hardware and let the shock hang Repeat procedure on the passenger side The OE rear shocks will be long enough once this suspension sys tem has been installed but Tuff Country highly recom mends replacing the rear shocks If you have not already ordered you...

Страница 7: ...nstall the new 7 16 bolt into the upper coil spring bucket Hole provided Then install the new rear coil springs spacer into the upper coil spring bucket and secure using the new hardware Make sure to use loctite and torque to 42 ft lbs Repeat procedure on the passenger side 24 Working on the driver side install the coil spring back into the OE location Make sure that the OE rubber isolator is inst...

Страница 8: ...to the lower control arm using the OE hardware Make sure to use loctite and torque to 40 ft lbs Repeat procedure on the pas senger side Congratulations installation complete Special note After the completion of the installation Tuff Country EZ Ride Suspension recommends taking the vehicle to an alignment shop and having a proper front end alignment performed Tuff Country EZ Ride Suspension recomme...

Страница 9: ...32902 01 Qty 2 DS PS Upper Strut Spacer 32102 01 Qty 2 Front bump stop brackets 32102 02 Qty 2 Rear coil spring spacer ...

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