Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

FOR

Adjustable Drag Link #SDL250

Drop Pitman Arm #FA325

Drop Pitman Arm #SA40

Application Information

Year V ehicle Model Lif t Required Product

77 1/2-79 F250 4WD Low Boy 2-3 F A325 Pitman Ar m

3-4 SDL250 Drag Link

5-7 Both - F A325 Pitman Arm and SDL250 Drag Link

Read these instructions thoroughly and completely before beginning the inst allation. Refer to the dia -

gram below to aid ln the removal and inst all tion of these product s. If you are unsure of which product is

needed or recommended for your vehicle or you have any questions, call out technical assist ance line

at 318-388-0816.

The amount of lif t st ated above is measured at the center of the front axle.

NOTE: This diagram is shown

for models equipped with Dana

60 front axles. On Dana 44

axles, the #SDL250 drag link

inst alls from the bottom of

steering arm on axle housing

instead of the top as shown in

the diagram at lef t.

SDL250 Drag Link

FA325 Pitman A r m

2 Additional

Drop

Instructions for SDL250 Adjustable Drag Link

1. Place a jack under lef t front (driver s side) of vehicle, and jack up until tire is clear of the ground. Place jack st a n d

under axle supporting it securely, and remove lef t front tire.

2.Starting at the pitman arm end of the drag link, remove cotter pin and loosen the nut (Do Not remove nut at this

time). Now on the steering arm end of drag link, follow the same procedure.

3. If you have a pickle fork tool proceed to remove drag link and skip to step 6. Else continue through step s 4 and 5.

4. Using a ball pein hammer, strike the side of the pitman arm on the end by the drag link until drag link drop s down. (If

you have a second hammer, you may find it help ful to hold it on the opposite side of the pitman arm serving as a

back up.)

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR Adjustable Drag Link Drop Pitman Arm Drop Pitman Arm Year 77 1/2-79 #SDL250 #FA325 #SA40 Vehicle Model F250 4WD Low Boy Application Information Lift Required Product 2-3 FA325 Pitman Arm 3-4 SDL250 Drag Link 5-7 Both - FA325 Pitman Arm and SDL250 Drag Link The amount of liftstated above is measured at the center of the front axle. Read these instructions thoroughly and completely before beginning the installation.
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5. Move to the other end of drag link at the steering arm. Using the ball pein hammer, strike the side of steering arm on the end by the drag link until drag link loosens up. At this time, remove the nut from each end of the drag link. (Note: if also purchased the new pitman arm, follow the installation instructions below for part #FA325 at this time.) 6. Install the drag link in the end of pitman arm and steering arm. Put new nut onto the drag link and tighten, but Do Not insert cotter pin yet. 7.