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Step 1:
Position truck on a flat surface and lift the front wheels off the ground using jack stands or a (2) two post lift if available. Remove the wheels and tires on both sides. Remove the two lower sway bar nuts on both sides of truck. (Insert A)
Remove the driver’s side cotter pin and loosen but Do Not Remove the upper ball joint nut. Use of a hammer to break the ball joint free may be needed. (Insert B)
It s recommended that you complete the installation on one side of the vehicle before beginning the other side.
Step 2:
Remove the strut from the vehicle and mount it in a bench vise, and install the ReadyLiftо kit. Torque fasteners to OEM specification. Note the shape of the ReadyLiftо; the strut will be rotated 180 degrees when reinstalled.
Step 3:
Reinstall the strut assembly in its stock location by first loosely attaching 3 upper nuts on the top of the spring spacer. (Insert C) Using a floor jack to support the lower a-arm remove the upper ball joint nut and lower the lower a-arm assembly until you can inset the lower strut mount bolt and nut. (Insert D)
Step 4:
Raise floor jack and the lower a-arm assembly and reinstall upper ball joint nut and cotter pin, tighten upper strut hardware and re-torque all hardware to the stock specifications
Step 5:
Repeat steps 1 through 4 on the Passenger Side of the vehicle. Then re-install the sway bar nuts on both sides and re-torque to the factory specifications. Follow each step closely, making sure to double-check the torque on all fasteners.
Step 6:
Wheel Alignment; a Certified Alignment Technician that is experienced with lifted vehicles is recommended to perform the alignment.
*It is recommended that you have your vehicle’s alignment checked whenever installing new tires
*Adjust your headlights whenever your vehicle’s ride height is altered.

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