STEP 1 Cut a small notch in the rear of the plastic molding on the bottom of the bumper as shown in Figure 1. This view is forward of the left front wheel on the outside of the vehicle frame. Locate and mark the position of the notch by laying a frame mounting bracket #2 flat on the vehicle shackle mount plate as shown. Cut the notch 1-1/4” in length. Repeat for right hand side of truck.
STEP 2 Remove the factory flange nut at the spring eyebolt. To facilitate removal, use a heat gun on the nut to soften the thread-locking compound. Remove the two upper shackle mount plate bolts (Figure 2). STEP 3 Install the frame mounting brackets #2 using the factory flange nut at the spring eyebolt. Reapply Ford thread-locking compound (Ford part # EOAZ-19554-AA) or Loctite 242 to the threads and torque the flange nut to 185 ft-lbs. (250 Nm).
PARTS LIST FOR QM FRONT RECEIVER KIT # 251070 ITEM QTY PART DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 4 2 4 4 4 4 8 1 1 362279 408283 414551 415312 418069 418221 418229 472032 530150 Spacer, Frame Mounting Frame Mounting Bracket Capscrew ½-13 NC x 1-1/2 Hex Head, Gr. 5, F/B Bolt M12 x 1.75 x 65mm Hex Head Gr. 10,9 Nut ½-13 NC Hex Reg. Z/P Washer, ½ SAE Flat Lockwasher ½ I.D. Med. Sect.