Tuff Country 16090 - GM 2011 Silverado 3500HD 6 box kit - Manual (Page 10)

ting tool, carefully cut off along the line that was scribed
earlier in this step. The cut off piece may be discarded.
Special note: When making this cut, make sure that
you cut all the way through the rear lower control arm
mounting point. If this cut is not performed properly,
the front differential will not seat properly when the
front differential is lowered into the new rear cross
member. Tuff Country EZ-Ride highly recommends not
using a cutting torch when performing step. Clean and
dress up any exposed metal.
31. Working on the driver side, remove and save the OE
bump stop that is closest to the front of the vehicle. Repeat
procedure on the passenger side.
32. Locate the new driver side differential relocation brack-
et. Locate (2) 12 mm x 40 mm bolt from hardware bag
16085NB3. Also, locate (2) 7/16” USS flat washers from
bag 16085NB2. Install the new driver side bracket to the
stock location making sure that the “FD” in the bracket is
towards the front of the vehicle. Securing using the new 12
mm x 40 mm bolts and 7/16” USS washers in the front (2)
upper holes. Do not tighten at this point.
33. Locate (1) 1/2” x 3 1/2” bolt, (2) 7/16” USS flat washers
and (1) 1/2” unitorque nut from hardware bag 16085NB2.
Secure the rear portion of the newly installed driver side dif-
ferential bracket to the rear mounting hole using the new
1/2” x 3 1/2” bolt and hardware. Do not tighten at this
point.