Ingalls 38540 - Manual

Ingalls
Product Installation Instructions ING38540-060606
Part Number 38540
CAUTION: Observe proper safety and repair procedures for installation of all chassis parts. Some chassis parts require specialized tools and
experience and therefore MUST be installed by a qualified technician otherwise an unsafe vehicle and/or personal injury could result. Wear safety
glasses and other protection.
WARNING: Before beginning, check for any damaged or loose suspension connections. Loose connections here indicate worn or broken parts which
MUST BE REPLACED. Failure to replace a damaged or worn spindle and/or link may cause the wheel to separate from the vehicle, possibly resulting in
serious personal injury.
NOTE: These parts are intended for use in vehicles with abnormal alignment and are designed to replace the non-adjustable factory equipment. These
parts are not designed for installation on vehicles with suspension and/or steering systems modified for racing, competition or any other non-standard
purpose.
Instructions
1. Before starting alignment, complete inspection checklist and determine the amount of change needed.
2. Raise the rear of the vehicle and support the chassis on jack stands in a safe manner. Remove both rear tire and wheel
assemblies.
3. Remove the long bolt that mounts both lower control arms to the spindle on both sides of the car. Let all four arms hang down.
4. Once all four arms are hanging from the center cross member support, loosen and remove all four mounting bolts that hold the
cross member. The cross member must be removed so that the center control arm mounting bolts can clear the fuel tank and be
removed.
5. With the cross member out of the car, loosen and remove the control arm mounting bolts. Remove the control arms from the cross
member. Make sure to keep track of each OE arms original position.
6. Assemble the new SmartArm
tm
, adjust each arm to the length of the OE arm it is replacing.
7. Install the new SmartArm tm onto the cross member, do not tighten the mounting bolts at this time.
8. Re-install the cross member with the new adjustable SmartArms
tm
back onto the vehicle.
9. Attach the arms to the spindle.
10. Torque all mounting bolts and nuts to OE specifications.
11. Re-install tire and wheel assemblies.
12. Lower vehicle and perform alignment.
13. Adjust both arms at one wheel, the same amount in or out to correct camber. Lengthen one and shorten the other to correct toe.
14. Repeat #13 for the other side of the vehicle.
15. Place a wrench on the center tube hex and tighten the jam nuts against the center tube. Torque to 80 ft. lbs (108 N.M.) and verify
camber and toe readings.
ALWAYS CHECK FOR SUSPENSION CLEARANCE
Modifying any suspension component may change other part clearances and cause binding or interferences. After installing any Ingalls’ product, the
suspension must be checked for binds or interference between all components, other arms and the chassis. Be sure that all control arms, struts and
steering ends move freely through the full movement of the suspension (springs may need to be removed to fully check component travel). Installing
any Ingalls’ product on a modified vehicle (lowered or raised) from the original factory design requires a detailed check of all suspension components
and their movements. Ingalls recommends that a trained technician install all products.
Limited Warranty
Subject to Disclaimer. All Ingalls products are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for ninety (90) days from date of purchase.
During the warranty period, Ingalls will repair, or at its option replace at no charge, components that prove to be defective. The product must be
returned, shipping prepaid, to Ingalls facility. This limited warranty does not apply if the product is damaged by accident or misuse. The foregoing
warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied including but not limited to any implied warranty of merchantability, fitness, or adequacy for
any particular purpose or use. Ingalls shall not be liable for any special, incidental or consequential damages whether in contract, tort, or otherwise
resulting from the use or the inability to use the product.
Warranty Disclaimer
Use of this product in competition, or use on vehicles altered from original manufacturer’s specifications or settings, EXPRESSLY VOIDS WARRANTY.
The user is urged to inspect for suspension binding or interference when the product is used in these manners. However, due to the varying conditions
and manner of use which the product will be subjected to in such uses, Ingalls Engineering Co., Inc. makes no warranties, either express or implied,
including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose for use in competition or with specifications or settings other than those
specified by the original manufacturer’s specifications.
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