Recommended Equipment ListThis list will give you a good idea of the necessary tools required to complete this installation.There will be additional items needed.Hand Tools Adjustable wrench Allen wrench set Anti-seize compound Brake line wrench Center punch Clecos & pliers 1/8 size Combination wrenches 3/8 to 3/4” Vise grip pliers Drill bit size 1/8 (.125) Level Loctite #242 thread lock Philips screwdriver sizes #1 & #2 Pry bar Wire brush Socket set 3/8 to 3/4” with 3/8 drive 15/16” socket with 1/2” drive ratchet Steel & plastic head hammers Straight blade screwdriver Pliers Tape measure Tap handle small and medium Tap sizes: 10-32, 3/8-16, 7/16-14, 1/2-<strong>13</strong>,5/8-18 Needle nose pliersShop Equipment Floor jack Jack stands –quantity 4 Digital level 3/8” electric drillTorque Specification ChartDESCRIPTIONTORQUEDESCRIPTIONTORQUEA-arm pivot studs50 lb-ftFrame mounting bolt 5/8-11 x 380 lb-ftAntiroll bar clamp socket head allens3/8-16 x 2 1/2”Antiroll bar link eyebolt button head allen3/8-16 x 3/4”Antiroll bar link eyebolt socket head allen3/8-16 x 2 1/4”20 lb-ft20 lb-ft20 lb-ftMotor mount spudsRack clamp socket head allens1/2-<strong>13</strong> x 2”Rack clamp caps socket head allens5/16-18 x 1”Shock spuds20 lb-ft45 lb-ft15 lb-ft20 lb-ftBalljoints150 lb-ftShock bolts 1/2-20 x 2 1/2”45 lb-ftBalljoint studs105 lb-ftTie rod stud60 lb-ftCaliper socket head allens 3/8-16 x 1 3/8”30 lb-ftWheel studs 1/2-20 x 2 1/4” 12 point40 lb-ftFrame mounting bolt 1/2-<strong>13</strong> x 2 1/2”45 lb-ftWe recommend applying a small amount of Loctite on all fasteners except the balljoint studs, and the tie rod studs.917703 Page 3
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- Page 1 and 2: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY AN
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- Page 7 and 8: Installing SuspensionNote: The phot
- Page 9 and 10: The balljoint is then screwed into
- Page 11 and 12: Thread the balljoint in as far as p
- Page 13 and 14: Next, chase the threads in the lowe
- Page 15 and 16: If you have to remove the lower A-a
- Page 17 and 18: Next, install the shock simulator a
- Page 20: With the cotter pin installed, use
- Page 26 and 27: Install the tie rod end in the stee
- Page 28 and 29: First, check and record the camber
- Page 30 and 31: Next, set the bar level and tighten
- Page 32 and 33: Next, you can final assemble the ti
- Page 34 and 35: The caps are held in place with the
- Page 36 and 37: With both bushings on the bar, brin
- Page 38 and 39: Next, slide the link eyebolt onto t
- Page 41 and 42: Screw the spring seat adjuster onto
- Page 43 and 44: Install the lower shock spud first.
- Page 45 and 46: Add a drop of Loctite to the thread
- Page 47 and 48: Pack the outer wheel bearing as you
- Page 49 and 50: Next, install the Wilwood brake cal
- Page 51 and 52: Use a 3/8” wrench to tighten the
- Page 53 and 54: Move the spindle to full right lock
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Insert one urethane bushing into ea
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These optional stainless steel "spu
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Installing Manual Transmission,Clut
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After you remove the engine, place
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Use vise grip pliers and an end wre
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Disconnect the clamps that attach t
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Remove the bolts that attach the en
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You need three people; one to opera
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Lower the clip to the ground and pu
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This is the correct orientation of
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Place the top part of the mid and r
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Install the lower half of the rear
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Measure from the lip on the rocker
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Attach the stock hook rod to the pa
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Install two 1/2” self-locking set
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Slide the splined end of the u-join
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Drill a 1/8” hole centered in the
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Drill the remaining rivet holes sta
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Installing HeadersSpecial Note: We
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Installing SubframeConnectorsThe su
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Once you have all the bolts removed
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The spring clips can be just as tri
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Slide a 3/8 inch flat washer over t
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