Owners manual

*Mounting kits sold separately. 8/28/2015
Installation Instructions
SuperSprings Model # SSA14
The SSA14 springs do have a specific left or right. Unless specified otherwise install springs with
bolt threads facing outward. Position the square shouldered shackle to the rear and the sloping
shackle to the front. The website includes detail color images at:
http://www.supersprings.com/supersprings_installation.asp
Step 1: Vehicle must be on a solid, level surface. Ensure emergency brake is ON and Ignition is OFF.
Place blocks in front and rear of the front tires to prevent the vehicle moving.
Step 2: Raise vehicle so that rear wheel(s) is slightly off the ground. Support vehicle with jack stands
securely under the frame. You may remove the wheel for easier installation access but it is not required.
Step 3: Where factory springs are located below the axle:
Slip SuperSpring over the wheel or slide in from behind, and position it on top of the axle directly over
the factory springs. Go to Step 6.
Step 4: When factory springs above the axle and a mounting kit (MTKT* or MXKT*) is called for:
Place mounting kit bracket on top of factory springs directly above axle. Attach mounting bracket to
factory springs with U-bolts, cross plates, and nuts. Securely tighten hardware. After 300-500 miles
check and retighten hardware as necessary. Slip SuperSpring through wheel well or slide in from behind
vehicle, positioning it on top of mounting bracket. Go to step 6.
Step 5: Where factory springs are above the axle and PSP (poly spring pad) is used:
Refer to application specific pages to determine which PSP to use for your vehicle. Place PSP on top of
factory spring plate so that it locates on center bolt and spring pad as shown.
Position the SuperSprings so there is sufficient clearance from any frame contact both horizontally
and vertically.
Step 6: Ensure all A/C lines and brake cables that might be damaged by SuperSpring blades are clear of
interference. Where additional lift or more vertical clearance is required, use the shackle upper bolt hole
position. In other cases use the lower bolt hole. Attach bolt on front shackle using both polypropylene
(black) rollers and steel sleeve. Tighten roller bolts and nuts hand tight so hardware is snug. No heavy
torque required.
Step 7: Using C-Clamp, pull down rear shackle. Some installations will not require use of clamp.
Attach bolt on back shackle (as in #6 above) and tighten. Don’t over-tighten nuts.
NEVER TIGHTEN TOP BOLTS ON ANY OF THE SHACKLES.
Step 8: Install Hold-down Clamp (Only use on spring above axle assembly with MTKT or MXKT).
Clamp does not have to be centered on spring. Bolt one side of the clamp together. Slide crossplates over
SuperSpring and under mounting bracket. Attach bolt, washer and nut to the opposite side and secure
tightly with wrench.
Step 9: Check final alignments. Springs do not have to be centered on mounting bracket over axle.
Position springs shackles to provide rear rollers with ¾” to 1” forward clearance from any obstacles.
Front rollers only require ¼” clearance in either direction. Recheck that no A/C lines or brake cables will
be interfered with by the vertical travel of the SuperSprings.
Step 10: Repeat the same process on the other side of vehicle.
Step 11: Lower the vehicle and remove jack and blocks. Where MTKT/MXKT are used, ensure u-bolt
nuts are tight.
Step 12: Recheck installation to ensure that all a/c lines, brake cables and truck frame will not
interfere with the vertical travel of the SuperSprings.
Step 13: NOW SECURELY RETIGHTEN ALL U-BOLT NUTS. AFTER 200-500 MILES
RETIGHTEN U-BOLTS AGAIN.