Each lift kit, and options to lift kits, are packaged separately. Therefore installation procedures are covered in separate instructions. Familiarize yourself with each specific set of instructions before beginning.
INTRODUCTION
• Installation by a professional mechanic is recommended. Use of the appropriate tools, a Dodge service manual, and a shop hoist can greatly reduce installation time.
• Prior to installation, carefully inspect the vehicle’s steering and drive train systems, paying close attention to the tie-rod ends, rack & pinion unit, ball joints and wheel bearing preload. Also check steering-to-frame and suspension-to-frame attachment points for stress cracks. The overall vehicle must be in excellent working condition; repair or replace worn parts.
• Read instructions carefully and study illustrations before attempting installation. RCD Suspension is not responsible for damage, failure or injury resulting from improper installation or parts substitution of this kit.
• Check parts and hardware against the parts list to assure that your kit is complete. Report any shortages to RCD Suspension at (1-619-588-4723). The parts and hardware supplied are of high-grade material and must not be replaced by inferior parts or failure may result. Do not begin installation if parts are missing.
• Separate parts according to the areas they will be used. Placing the hardware with brackets before you begin will save installation time.
• This kit is supplied as a bolt-on assembly. Do not weld anything to the components and do not weld the components to the vehicle.
• All components in this kit come with a protective coating. Do not plate (i.e. chrome, cadmium, zinc etc.) or otherwise alter the finish in any way. This could decrease the structural strength of the components.
• Secure and properly block vehicle prior to beginning installation.
• Always wear safety glasses when using power tools.
• Foot-Pound torque readings are listed on the Torque Specifications chart at the end of the instructions unless specifically stated in an instruction.
Front Disassembly Instructions
1. With the truck on level ground, and supporting it’s own weight, measure and record the front ride height. Ride height can be measured as the vertical distance from the center of the wheel (or spindle) to the top of the fender well.
2. Raise the vehicle. If working without a shop hoist, support vehicle with suitable safety jack stands. Put vehicle in gear, set emergency brake and block rear wheels, both in front and behind tires. Loosen front wheel lug nuts. Place floor jack under the lower control arm’s front crossmember and raise vehicle. Place safety jack stands under frame rails, behind front wheel wells, and lower the frame onto the stands. Once securely on jack stands remove floor jack. Remove front wheels.
3. Remove transfer case and front crossmember skidplates (if equipped).
WARNING: Be extremely careful when loading or unloading the torsion bars. There is tremendous amount of stored energy in the bars. Keep your hands and body clear of the adjuster arm assembly and puller tool in case anything breaks.
4. Mark or measure the Torsion Bar Adjustment Bolt for aid in re-installation. Install special Torsion Bar Loading/Unloading Tool #8686 (Illustration 2) and turn counterclockwise to remove the adjustment bolt and swivel nut. Remove the Unloading Tool, allowing the torsion bar to unload. Remove Torsion Bar and Anchor (Illustration 3). If the Torsion Bar and Anchor still does not easily slide out, the upper nut on the front shock may have to be loosened slightly (NOT removed) to allow the suspension to droop more. Note that the left and right side Torsion Bars are not interchangeable (stamped R and L) and should be kept separated for reinstallation.
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