Manual
Pg 3I-HL130ST
7. Disconnect the OEM upper ball joints from the OEM steering
knuckles using a ball joint remover or other suitable tool. (See Photo
# 5)
8. Remove the upper strut mount retaining nuts from the OEM upper
frame mounts & remove the OEM strut assemblies. (See Photo # 6)
9. Using a spring compressor, unload the tension on the upper mounts
of the OEM strut assemblies. Remove the upper strut retaining nuts
& seperate the OEM struts from the OEM coil springs. (See Photo
# 7)
There are multiple snap ring grooves located on the new
Skyjacker strut bodies for 1" to 3" lift heights. The ring is installed in
the second groove from the top when shipped. This will yield 2.5" -
3" of lift. The upper groove is only to be used when 2.5" - 3" of lift is
desired, after aftermarket accessories have been added that weigh
the front of the vehicle down (ie. winch, after market bumper, & etc).
The lower grooves can be used if you would like to keep the OEM
rake of the vehicle (front of the vehicle lower than the rear). Once
10. Assemble the new Skyjacker strut assemblies using the new
Skyjacker struts. (See Photo # 8) The OEM upper stem
bushings & hardware will be reused.
11. Connect the new Skyjacker strut assemblies to the OEM lower
A-arms using the OEM hardware. (See Photo # 9)
12. Attach the upper strut mounts to the frame using the OEM hardware.
13. Connect the OEM upper ball joints to the OEM steering knuckles
using the OEM hardware. It may be necessary to use a pry
bar to pull the OEM A-arms down far enough to connect.
14. Connect the OEM outer tie rod ends to
the OEM steering knuckles using the
OEM hardware. (See Photo # 3)
15. Connect the OEM sway bar end links to
the OEM steering knuckles using the
OEM hardware. (See Photo # 2)