Owners manual

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WARNING: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY FROM
START TO FINISH BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION. Failure to
follow the warnings and instructions provided herein can result in an
accident, severe personal injury or death.
PRELIMINARY
This manual presumes that all persons installing this suspension
system have a high level of mechanical training and experience, and
have available to them all necessary tools and safety equipment.
This manual is not and should not be construed as an exhaustive list
of all required safety measures. Personnel should rely primarily on
their training and experience, as well as on their own common
sense.
This Manual is to be read as a supplement to, and must not be
construed as a substitute for, the owner’s manual and/or shop
manual that originally accompanied the vehicle. Refer to such use,
operation, maintenance and safety manuals as necessary, and
especially after installation is complete, to insure proper vehicle
operation.
The following terminology has been used in this Manual:
ACCIDENT: Any event which could cause personal injury or death to
anyone installing or using the suspension system, as
well as to passengers and bystanders, or otherwise may
result in property damage.
PRE-INSTALLATION WARNINGS and INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Only the following wheel / tire size may be used with
this suspension system: 35 x 12.50 R17 tires, 17” x 9” wheel with
4.5” of backspacing.
Use of any other rim/tire combination increases the risk of a roll-over
and/or accident, resulting in severe personal injury or death.
WARNING: This suspension system will enhance the off-road
performance of your vehicle. It will handle differently; both on and off-
road, from a factory equipped passenger car or truck. Failure to drive
this vehicle safely may result in serious injury or death to the driver
and passengers. ALWAYS WEAR your seat belts, REDUCE your speed,
and AVOID sharp turns and other abrupt maneuvers.
Service and repair tasks require specialized knowledge, training, 1)
tools, and experience. General mechanical aptitude may not be
sufficient to properly install this suspension system. If you have any
doubt whatsoever regarding your ability to properly install the
suspension system, please consult a qualified mechanic.
Your brake lines and fuel lines should remain undisturbed during 2)
and after installation. If you think you need to modify these
components in any way, you are mistaken. You are installing the lift
improperly and will be creating a significant risk of an accident. In
case of any doubt, consult a qualified mechanic.
If any component does not fit properly, something is wrong. You 3)
are installing the lift kit improperly and will be creating a significant
risk of an accident. Never modify any component of the vehicle or
suspension system, except as instructed herein. Do not continue
with installation until you have identified the problem.
Several of the procedures described herein require at least two 4)
(2) persons to safely complete the task. If you have any doubt about
your ability to complete any operation by yourself, always ask for
help from a qualified assistant.
Before starting any operation, confirm that all personal safety 5)
devices and safety equipment are in proper condition and position.
Give your work undivided attention. Looking around, carrying on a 6)
conversation and "horse-play" are careless acts that can result in an
error in installation and/or serious injury.
Install only tires approved by the United States Department of 7)
Transportation (“DOT approved”). Make sure the rim and tire size
are properly matched.
If any components of the vehicle or suspension system are 8)
damaged in any way during installation, immediately replace the
component.
During installation, carefully inspect all parts of the vehicle and 9)
replace anything that is worn or damaged.
Nip points present the risk of the catching, lacerating, crushing 10)
and/or amputating fingers, hands, limbs and other body parts during
operations. Always keep clear. Wear protective gloves.
Oil and hydraulic fluids are poisonous, dangerous to health and 11)
are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Do not inhale vapors or swallow. Do not
allow contact with the eyes or skin. Should any oil or fluids be
swallowed or inhaled or come into contact with the eyes,
immediately follow the safety precautions on the label or call a
poison control center immediately. Should any of the oil or fluids
contact your skin, immediately wash thoroughly.
Never install the suspension system if you are under the effects 12)
of alcohol, medications and/or drugs. If you are taking prescription
or over the counter medication, you must consult a medical
professional regarding any side effects of the medication that could
hinder your ability to work safely.
AFTER INSTALLATION WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
After installation is complete, drive the vehicle slowly in an area 13)
free from heavy traffic for at least three (3) miles. Likewise, before
traveling on any highways or at a high rate of speed, drive the
vehicle for ten (10) miles on side roads at moderate speed. If you
hear any strange noise or feel unusual vibration, if a component of
the suspension system is not operating properly, or if any warning
lights illuminate or buzzers sound, stop the vehicle immediately.
Identify the cause and take any necessary remedial action.
Confirm that all components of the vehicle, including all lights 14)
(headlights, turn signals, brake lights, etc.), linkages (accelerator,
etc.), electrical switches and controls (windshield wipers and
defoggers, etc.), and other warning devices (low tire pressure
monitoring systems) are fully operational.
Your headlights will need to be readjusted before the vehicle is 15)
used on the roads. Consult the vehicle owners’ manual.
The speedometer and odometer will need to be recalibrated 16)
after installation. See your dealer.
Confirm proper rear view and side view while seated in the 17)
driver seat. Install supplemental mirrors as necessary.
Your original low tire pressure monitoring system may be re- 18)
installed in your new wheels. However, if you choose to purchase a
new system, see your dealer to have them properly calibrated.
Proper tire pressure is critical to safe operation of the vehicle.
OPERATION
Because it has been modified, the vehicle will not handle, turn, 19)
accelerate or stop in the same manner as an unmodified vehicle. In
addition, the crash protection systems designed in the vehicle may
operate differently from an unmodified vehicle. For example,
turning and evasive maneuvers must be executed at a slower rate of
speed. Further, there is a greater risk that the vehicle could roll over.
These differences could result in an increased possibility of an
accident, personal injury or death. Learn the vehicle’s operations
and handling characterizes and drive accordantly.