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1 A Division of ReadyLIFT Suspension Inc. IF YOUR ReadyLIFT Off Road Suspension PRODUCT IS MISSING A PART or HAS A DAMAGED PART, PLEASE CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE DIRECTLY. A NEW REPLACEMENT PART WILL BE SENT TO YOU IMMEDIATELY (800) MON-FRI 7AM-5PM PST or INFO@ReadyLIFT.COM WEBSITE: ReadyLIFT.COM **Please retain this document in your vehicle at all times** ReadyLIFT Off Road Suspension Limited Warranty Limited Warranty details for ReadyLIFT Off Road Suspension control arms and steering kits The ReadyLIFT Off Road Suspension Limited Lifetime Warranty covers defective materials or defective workmanship for the life of the product to the original purchaser and only on the original vehicle which the product was installed. The ReadyLIFT Off Road Suspension Limited Lifetime Warranty excludes the following wearable items: bushings, bushing sleeves, bump stops, top-out stops, spherical bearings (uniballs), heim joints (rod ends), and misalignment spacers (upper control arm and steering). These items are considered wear items and are covered for 90 days from the original purchase date, therefore these items will not be considered defective because of wear. Wear is subject to use of product, use of vehicle, driving conditions, weather conditions, cleanliness of product/components, and maintenance/up-keep. The degree of wear and overall lifetime of each wear item is subject to afore mentioned conditions and circumstances. ReadyLIFT Off Road Suspension will only warranty wear items in the case of workmanship and defects for the period of 90 days following the date of purchase. Please note that all products should be inspected by a professional technician before installing any part/kit onto the vehicle. In addition, all products should be installed by a qualified technician. Please contact ReadyLIFT Off Road Suspension if there is any question as to the quality of workmanship of each component or its installation procedure. Contact ReadyLIFT Off Road Suspension directly about any potentially defective parts prior to removing any parts from the vehicle. If it appears that the part is warrantable, you will be given an RGA number and asked to return the part freight prepaid. If the part is found to be warrantable, at the sole discretion of Ready- LIFT Off Road Suspension, it will be repaired or replaced and returned to you. The limited warranty expressed by ReadyLIFT Off Road Suspension supersedes that of any claims made by authorized and unauthorized dealers of ReadyLIFT Off Road Suspension products.

2 Please read Instructions thoroughly and completely before beginning installation. Installation by a certified mechanic is recommended. ReadyLIFT Off Road Suspension Inc. is NOT responsible for any damage or failure resulting from improper installation. Safety Warning: Suspension systems or components that enhance the on and off-road performance of your vehicle may cause it to handle differently than it did from the factory. Extreme care must be used to prevent loss of control or vehicle rollover during abrupt maneuvers. Always operate your vehicle at reduced speeds to ensure your ability to control your vehicle under all driving conditions. Failure to drive safely may result in serious injury or death to driver and passengers. Driver and passengers must ALWAYS wear your seat belts, avoid quick sharp turns and other sudden maneuvers. ReadyLIFT Off Road Suspension does not recommend the combined use of suspension lifts, body lifts, or other lifting devices. You should never operate your vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Constant maintenance is required to keep your vehicle safe. Thoroughly inspect your vehicle before and after every off-road use. Installation Warning: All steps and procedures described in these instructions were performed while the vehicle was properly supported on a two post vehicle lift with safety jacks. Use caution during all disassembly and assembly steps to insure suspension components are not over extended causing damage to any vehicle components and parts included in this kit. Included instructions are guidelines only for recommended procedures and are not meant to be definitive. Installer is responsible to insure a safe and controllable vehicle after performing modifications. ReadyLIFT Off Road Suspension recommends the use of an OE Service Manual for model/year of vehicle when disassembly and assembly of factory and related components. Unless otherwise specified, tighten all bolts and fasteners to standard torque specifications listed within the OE Service Manual, or as referenced in the torque specification list provided in these instructions. Suspension components that use rubber or urethane bushings should be tightened with the vehicle at normal ride height. This will prevent premature wear or failure of the bushing and maintain ride comfort. Larger tire and wheel combinations may increase leverage on suspension, steering, and related components. Due to payload options and initial ride height variances, the amount of lift is a base figure. Final ride height dimensions may vary in accordance to original vehicle ride height. Always measure the vehicle ride height prior to beginning installation. Driver Front: Stock height Vehicle ride height chart Driver Rear: Stock height Pass. Front: Stock height Pass. Rear: Stock height Lift installed Lift installed Lift installed Lift installed Bolt Size Millimeters Torque Specs in FT/LB Metric Grade 8.8 Metric Grade mm 6 8 8mm mm mm mm mm mm Bolt Size SAE Torque Specs in FT/LB Grade 5 Grade 8 5/ / / / / / /

3 Position vehicle on level surface Remove sway bar end links to access track bar bolt Remove track bar hardware at frame mounting bracket. Securely lift vehicle by frame and use jack stands for safety. Remove front wheels/tires, support axle with jack stands Remove front shocks. Note: Longer shocks required Disconnect brake line brackets at frame Install new bracket to frame with OE bolt

4 Disconnect steering stabilizer at the frame Remove steering stabilizer bracket Remove cotter pin from pitman arm ball joint Loosen nut at ball joint and disconnect from pitman arm Disconnect and remove track bar mounting bracket Remove pitman arm retaining nut Use pitman arm puller to remove OE pitman arm Install new drop pitman arm with OE nut and torque to spec.

5 Install new track bar relocation bracket with OE hardware Remove all wiring clips from radius arms Disconnect ABS sensor connector above radius arm Raise vehicle enough to remove front springs Remove bolt attaching brake line bracket to axle Support radius arms with floor jack(s) or strong cross bar Loosen and remove bolts at rear of dr./pass. radius arms Loosen and remove hardware, carefully lower radius arms

6 Install drop bracket into frame and attach w/ new hardware Torque hardware to spec and raise radius arm into position Attach radius arms with OE hardware and torque to spec. Stage 2 Gather radius arms and bushing kit for assembly Stage 2 Use assembly lube to install urethane bushings Stage 2 Lube pivot pin and install into bushings Stage 2 Install provided zerk fitting Stage 2 Remove front radius arm hardware and arm

7 Stage 2 Install new assembled radius arm w/ OE bolts at top Stage 2 Install new offset cams/bolts/nuts in lower mount Reuse OE isolator Stage 2 Raise radius arm into frame, attach w/ OE hardware Raise vehicle enough to install new coil springs w/oe isolator Lower vehicle down to seat springs, check spring clocking Bolt OE brake line bracket to drop bracket w/ new hardware Reattach lower brake line bracket at axle mount Remove foam bump stop and bracket from frame mount

8 Screw bump stop drop bracket into OE frame location Reinstall/align OE bump stop cups on drop bracket, and foam Install new sway bar end links w/ OE hardware and washers. Requires longer shocks F No Photo Available New ReadyLIFT bracket will be black fabricated steel w/hardware, and has a significant drop redesign compared to the original bracket. Reconnect track bar to new drop bracket w/ OE hardware. Install steering stabilizer drop bracket with OE hardware No Photo Available Use the new provided hardware to attach the OE steering stabilizer or ReadyLIFT S. Attach steering stabilizer to drop bracket w/new hardware Reconnect vacuum and ABS lines above radius arms

9 Reattach drag link to new drop pitman arm and torque Replace keeper cap and cotter pin. Stage 3 (Next 3 pgs.) Track bar ball joint at axle mount Loosen ball joint nut and leave attached Use ball joint fork/air hammer to separate bar from ball joint Shown, ball joint to be removed Use proper heavy duty ball joint removal tool set Shown, tool set positioned to remove ball joint

10 Remove ball joint from axle Inspect and clean surface and edges if necessary Lg. washer Clevis Hold clevis in place w/socket head bolt, lg. washer, nut Align clevis so it lines up with track bar frame mount bracket Check clearance during installation Use assembled track bar as a guide to ensure proper position Use press tool to draw clevis into position Tighten hardware to spec once clevis is properly seated Insert track bar into clevis, check clearance

11 Attach with provided hardware, do not tighten until adjusted Position other end at frame w/ provided misalign spacers Attach with original hardware, and check track alignment Once adjusted tighten to spec Tighten other end at frame mount to OE spec Tighten jam nut at axle mount Drag link Track bar Tighten jam nut at frame mount Check track adjustment and test drive. Note parallel position

12 Raise rear of vehicle and support frame with jack stands Remove rear shocks. Note: Longer shocks required No Photo Available This can be found on the driver s side leaf pack attached to the top of the u-bolt mounting plate. Retain the hardware in order to reinstall later. Disconnect e-brake line bracket from top of spring plate Remove u-bolts and spring plate from axle, one side at a time No Photo Available This can be removed by disconnecting the nut on the centering pin. Then lift the spring and block off of the centering pin. Set aside for reinstallation later. Lower axle and remove factory lift block Remove overload spring/block if vehicle is equipped Clamp centering pin bolt, loosen bolt and support lower leaf Remove bottom leaf and install new center pin and add-a-leaf

13 Install assembled leafs below main leaf pack Clamp leaf together and tighten center pin to spec. Place new lift block into original position and raise axle Center hole on u-bolt plate needs to be filed open No Photo Available This will be the parts removed previously and should reassemble in the reverse order and a new centering pin nut is provided to torque to spec. No Photo Available This kit includes the proper lift block and longer u-bolts to reassemble the rear leaf pack to the axle. Final torque should be done with the weight of the vehicle on the axle or on the ground. If equipped, place overload spring and block on top of leafs Place longer u-bolts around axle up through mounting plate Remove rear bump stops from frame, nut inside frame Note: Locating tab must be trimmed from bump stop

14 Install rear bump stop extension in OE location Reinstall OE bump stop on drop bracket No Photo Available This is the reverse of the step for removal of this OE component. Reattach e-brake bracket to upper mounting plate. Install drive shaft spacer or carrier drop as needed Clean off mount and ensure spacer fits flush Place spacer as shown and reattach with new bolts, torque. Vehicles w/2pc drive shafts may require drop carrier shims Requires longer shocks R

15 Straighten steering wheel steps, Unlock steering wheel Remove safety keeper bolt and slide bracket out of collar Loosen (2) collar bolts and lube threads of steering linkage Adjust collar to straighten steering wheel Tighten up hardware and replace keeper bolt Your vehicle should resemble something similar to this F-350

16 Final Checks & Adjustments Post Installation Warnings: Once the vehicle is lowered to the ground, check all parts which have rubber or urethane components to insure proper torque. Torque wheels to factory specs. Move vehicle backwards and forwards a short distance to allow suspension components to adjust. Turn the front wheels completely left then right and verify adequate tire, wheel, brake line, and ABS wire clearance. Test and inspect steering, brake and suspension components for tightness and proper operation. Inspect brakes hoses and ABS lines for adequate slack at full extension. Failure to perform the post inspection checks may result in vehicle component damage and/or personal injury or death to driver and/or passengers. Test drive vehicle and re-check the torque of all fasteners and re-torque wheels on vehicle. Readjust headlamps. Vehicle Handling Warning: Vehicles with larger tires and wheels will handle differently than stock vehicles. Take time to familiarize yourself with the handling of your vehicle. Wheel Alignment Special Note/Headlamp Adjustment: It is necessary to have a professional wheel alignment performed by a certified alignment technician. Align the vehicle to OE specifications. (Please note the following caster specs; dr 1.7, pass 2.2}. This spec is critical in order to ensure proper suspension and steering geometry. It is recommended that your vehicle alignment be checked after any off-road driving. In addition to your vehicle alignment, for your safety and others, it is necessary to check and adjust your vehicle headlamps for proper aim and alignment Vehicle Re-Torque and Safety Inspection: Upon completion of all services and adjustments performed on your vehicle, and within 50 miles of driving, check to ensure all fasteners and hardware are properly torqued to specification as noted in the vehicles factory service manual or the torque chart included. ReadyLIFT Suspension Inc Commercial Way Henderson, NV Phone: (702) Fax: (702) Toll Free: (800) Info@ReadyLIFT.com