Tuff Country 42005 - Jeep JK Wrangler 2007-2012 2 box kit User Manual

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8. Locate the stock lower shock mounting hardware.
Working on the driver side, install the stock shock into the
stock lower mounting location and secure using the stock
hardware. Make sure to use thread locker or locktite and
torque to 65 ft lbs. Repeat procedure on the passenger
side.

9. Locate the stock front end link mounting hardware.
Working on the driver side, install the stock front sway bar
end link into the stock lower mounting location and secure
using the stock hardware. Make sure to use thread locker
or loctite and torque to 45 ft lbs. Repeat procedure on the
passenger side.

10. Carefully remove both hydraulic floor jacks from under
the vehicle.

11. Check and double check to make sure that all steps for
the front end were performed properly and then check
again.

12. Install the tires and wheels and carefully lower the
vehicle to the ground.

Congratulations, front end installation complete!

Rear end installation:

13. To begin installation, block the front tires of the vehicle
so that the vehicle is stable and can’t roll forward. Safely lift
the rear of the vehicle and support the frame with a pair of
jack stands. Place a jack stand on both the driver and the
passenger side. Next, remove the rear wheels and tires
from both sides.

14. Working on the driver side, place a hydraulic floor jack
under the rear axle. Repeat procedure on the passenger
side. Carefully raise up on both hydraulic floor jacks until
they come into contact with the rear axle.

15. Working on the driver side, remove the stock mounting
hardware that connects the stock shock into the stock
lower mount. Save the stock hardware for later re-installa-
tion. Repeat procedure on the passenger side. Special
note: There is no need to remove the shock complete-
ly from the vehicle. Keep the stock shock mounted to
the stock upper mounting location.

16. Working on the driver side, remove the lower mounting
hardware that connects the stock sway bar end link to the
stock lower bracket that is attached to the rear axle. Save
the stock hardware for later re-installation. Repeat proce-
dure on the passenger side. Let the stock sway bar hang.

17. Working on the driver side, remove the stock bolt hold-
ing the stock brake line bracket to the side of the stock
frame rail. Save the stock bolt for later re-installation.
Repeat procedure on the passenger side

18. Working on the driver side, carefully remove the stock
ABS line clip from the bottom side of the stock frame rail.
Special note: Take special care not to damage the ABS
line clip during removal. This will need to be re-
installed back into the same hole at a later step.
Repeat
procedure on the passenger side.

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