Summit FORD RANGER - Manual

1998 - 2000 FORD RANGER,
MAZDA PICKUP
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
KIT SUM-7888300
WARNING
Installation of a body lift will change the center of grav-
ity and the handling characteristics of the vehicle.
Because of the higher center of gravity and larger tires,
the vehicle will handle and react differently both on and
off-road. You must drive it safely! Extreme care must
be taken to prevent vehicle rollover or loss of control,
which could result in serious injury or death. Avoid
sudden sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers and always
make sure all vehicle occupants have their seat belts
fastened.
WARNING
Read and understand all instructions, warnings, cau-
tions, and notes in this sheet and in your owner’s man-
ual before you begin the installation of this body lift kit.
CAUTION
Proper installation of a body lift kit requires knowledge
of the factory recommended procedures for disassem-
bly and assembly of original equipment components.
We recommend that the factory shop manual and any
special tools necessary to your vehicle be on hand
during the installation. Installation of this body lift kit
without proper knowledge of the factory recommended
procedures may affect the performance of these com-
ponents and the safety of your vehicle. We strongly
recommend that a certified mechanic familiar with the
installation of similar components install this body lift
kit.
WARNING
This body lift kit should only be installed on vehicles in
good working condition. Before installation, the vehi-
cle should be thoroughly inspected for evidence of cor-
rosion or deformation of the sheet metal around the
factory body mounts. This body lift kit should not be
installed on any vehicle that is suspected to have been
in a collision or misused. Off-road use of your vehicle
with this body lift installed may increase the stress
applied to the factory body mounts. We do not recom-
mend that any vehicle with a body lift installed be
involved in any extreme off-road maneuvers such as
jumping. Failure to observe this warning may result in
serious personal injury and/or severe damage to your
vehicle.
WARNING
Many states now have laws restricting bumper heights
and vehicle lifts. Local laws should be consulted to
determine if the changes you intend to make to your
vehicle comply with state laws. Before combining a
body lift with a suspension lift, consult an installation
professional to see how this will affect your specific
application.
WARNING
The installation of larger wheel and tire combinations
may reduce the effectiveness of the anti-lock braking
system.
WARNING
We will not warranty any damage to the a/c system.
WARNING
Always wear eye protection when operating power
tools.
WARNING
Ensure that your vehicle tires are properly blocked and
secured before you begin installation of this lift kit.
NOTE
We recommend using the Loctite® supplied in the kit
on all hardware unless noted in the instructions.
Questions? Call our Tech Line 1-330-630-0240