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Make sure you park the vehicle on a level concrete or asphalt surface. Many times a vehicle is uneven (side-to-side) from the factory, but usually not noticed until a lift kit has been installed which makes the difference more visible. Using a measuring tape, measure the front and rear (both sides) from the ground up […]

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The Slide-A-Link by Competition Engineering is designed for use in 2 Wheel Drive Ford Lightning Pickups. The rigid front mount assembly clamps around the leaf spring creating a positive displacement point for torque transmitted from the rear axle through the unique sliding link, cushioned by the urethane shock pad. Free travel and pre-load adjustments […]

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GENERAL NOTES:
1. THIS SYSTEM SHOULD ONLY BE INSTALLED BY A PROFESSIONAL MECHANIC.
2. Compare all contents of the boxes to the parts list before starting to insure all components are included.
3. Prior to installing the suspension system, inspect the vehicle’s suspension components, alignment, and frame for damage, corrosion, or cracks. Correct any worn or damaged parts […]

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FRONT OF VEHICLE – DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
1. Park vehicle on level, hard (concrete) surface.
2. Block the rear wheels of the vehicle to prevent vehicle from moving in either direction and set parking brake.
3. Remove the track bar bolt 30 mm (save for later use) on the driver side of the frame mount (Fig.1), and the […]

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THIS KIT INCLUDES LOCK NUTS WHICH REQUIRE TIGHTENING WITH A WRENCH AFTER BEING STARTED BY HAND.
1. As shown in photo one (1), place D-shaped poly-bushings onto straight areas of the bar on each side of center hump. After installing D-bushings onto bar, place U-plates on D-bushings.
2. Place U-bolts on axle tubes next to casting as […]

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Installation requires a professional mechanic. Prior to beginning, inspect the vehicles steering, driveline, and brake systems, paying close attention to the suspension link arms and bushings, stabilizer bars and bushings, tie rod ends, pitman arm, ball joints and wheel bearings. The overall vehicle must be in excellent working condition; repair or replace all worn parts. […]

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Step 1: Prior to lifting the vehicle it is recommended that you measure the stock height of the vehicle so that you have a base line to gauge the height of the vehicle. Measure the vehicle from the bottom of the wheel to the lip of the fender. Position truck on a flat surface and […]

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Get ready to install coil spring leveling kit.
1. Lift front wheel assemblies.
a. If so equipped, remove two caps (4) from front wheels (5)
b. Loosen eight lug nuts (6) each from two front wheels (5).
c. Using a hydraulic jack, slowly lift front of vehicle so that two front tires (7) are three to five inches off […]

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Installation Instructions Front:
1. Layout all parts and check against bill of materials and read instructions before beginning installation
2. Jack the front of the truck accordance to manufacturer recommendations and support with jack stands, so that the front tire are off the ground.
3. Remove front tires.
4. Remove the sway bar link from sway bar.
5. Remove the […]

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FRONT OF VEHICLE
1. Park vehicle on level concrete surface.
2. Center and lock the steering wheel.
3. Block the rear wheels of the vehicle to prevent vehicle from moving in either direction.
4. Remove the upper track bar bolt using an 18mm socket and save bolt for later reinstall. See Figure A.
5. Remove the lower front shock bolts […]

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