Tuff Country 35920 - Dodge 94-02 Ram 2500 / 3500 4.5 kit User Manual

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step # 61. Working on the driver side, install the new rear sway bar drop bracket between the stock rear sway bar
bracket and the stock frame rail. Secure using the new 7/16” x 2 1/2” bolts and hardware. Make sure to use thread
locker or lock tite.
Torque to 28 ft lbs. Repeat procedure on the passenger side.

71. Locate the stock rear sway bar mounting hardware that was removed in step # 60. Working on the driver side,
install the stock rear sway bar end link into the stock rear sway bar end link bracket. Secure using the stock
hardware. Make sure to use thread locker or lock tite. Torque to 28 ft lbs. Repeat procedure on the passenger
side.

72. Carefully remove both hydraulic floor jacks from under the vehicle the rear of the vehicle.

73. Check and double check to make sure that all steps were performed properly. Install the new tires and wheels on
both the driver and passenger side and safely lower the vehicle to the ground.

Take vehicle directly to an alignment shop for a proper front end alignment

Tuff Country EZ-Ride Suspension packages (2) sets of instruction sheets with this box kit. (1) is for the
installer and (1) is for the customer. The (1) for the customer has some post installation procedure literature
and it is the installers responsible to make sure that the customer receives a copy of the installation manual
along with the literature.

Tuff Country EZ-Ride Suspension recommends that a complete re-torque is done on all bolts associated
with this suspension system. It is the customers responsibility to make sure that a re-torque is performed on
all hardware associated with this suspension system after the first 100 miles of installation. It is also the
customers responsibility to do a complete re-torque after every 3000 miles or after every off road use.
Neglect of following these steps could cause brackets to come loose and cause serious damage to the
suspension system and to the vehicle.

If you have any questions during installation, please feel free to call our tech line. (801) 280—2777. Our
business hours are Monday — Friday from 8:00 a.m. — 6:00 p.m. MST.

Torque Settings

5/16”

15—18

ft

lbs.

3/8”

28—32

ft

lbs.

7/16”

30—35

ft

lbs.

1/2”

65—85

ft

lbs.

9/16”

85—120

ft

lbs.

5/8”

95—130

ft

lbs.

3/4”

100—140

ft

lbs.


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