Ridetech 11177199 - Manual (Page 5)

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10. Bolt the setting jig to the cradle
using a 5/8” x 2 ¾” bolt and Nyloc nut.
The setting jig is explained on the
previous page.
11. Bolt the two axle tabs to the other
side of the setting jig also using a 5/8”
x 2 ¾”. The shorter tab will go to the
inside. Pinion angle, axle center, and
ride height must all be set before
welding the tabs to the axle.
12. To center the axle drop a plum off
the quarter panel and measure into the
axle.
13. Ride height is determined by
measuring 14 ½” center-to-center on
the Shockwave.
14. Setting pinion angle is described
on the next page.
15. One trick to help maintain these
settings is to tack weld a 4 ¾” spacer
between the bump stop pad and the
axle.
16. Once everything is double-checked
the tabs can be tack-welded into place.
Then tack in the axle tab brace
between the two tabs. Now is a good
time to install the upper cars to double-
check yourself. The upper bar gets
installed with the heim end to the car
with an aluminum spacer on each
side.
17. To avoid heating the rubber
bushing, remove the upper bar. The
tabs and brace can now be welded
solid. Only weld 1” at a time and skip
around to avoid warping the axle tube.
18. Reinstall the upper bar and snug
all of the Nyloc nuts with the axle still at
ride height. These bushings are rubber
and do not require any lubrication.