Ridetech 13017199 - Manual (Page 2)

1. Raise the vehicle to a safe and comfortable working height. Use jack stands to support the vehicle
with the suspension hanging freely.
2. Support the axle and remove the leaf springs, front leaf spring mounts, shocks and tail pipes.
Refer to the factory service manual for proper disassemble procedures.
3. Slide the upper bar bridge between
the frame rails. Using the bridge as a
template, mark all the holes in the
frame and drill with a 5/16” bit. Then
secure the bridge using the 3/8” x 1”
thread forming bolts and flat washers.
4. The front of the bridge will require a
3/8” hole to secure it to the body. The
inner support plate will drop into these
holes from the inside of the car. Two
3/8” nylocs will secure the plate.
5. The upper Shockwave bridge will
slide between the frame rails directly
behind the factory shock cross
member. The bridge will be positioned
by bolting the tabs to the factory shock
hole. Fasten the bridge to the factory
shock mount using 1/2" x 1 ½” bolt, flat
washer and Nyloc nuts. Using the
bridge as a template drill the holes in
the frame with a 5/16” bit. 3/8” x 1”
thread forming bolts and flat washers
will hold the bridge in place.
6. Screw one of the Shockwave studs
into the upper bridge.