Ridetech 13040701 User Manual
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Installation Instructions
1.
Raise the vehicle to a safe and comfortable working height with the suspension hanging freely.
2.
Remove the factory shock absorbers and coil spring. Refer to a factory service manual for
proper disassembly procedures.
3. Press the 1.6” bushing sleeve into
the oem rubber shock mount.
4. Bolt the upper shock mount to
rubber oem mount using the ½” x 3”
bolt, Nylok nut and fender washer.
The 2” plate must be installed
between the bracket and the rubber
bushing.
5. Using a ½” x 2 ½” bolt and Nylok
nut, fasten the top of the shock to the
upper mount. The shock body
should be mounted on top. One
aluminum T-bushing must be
installed on each side of the bearing.
6. Bolt the eyelet to the lower control
arm using the 1/2" x 3” bolt and Nylok
nut. An aluminum .4375” thick
spacer must be installed on each
side of the bearing.