Synergy 8022-X - Jeep JK Synergy Stage 2 Suspension System User Manual

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5. INSTALL LOWER CONTROL ARMS
• Remove the stock control arms and save the mounting hardware
• Trim the top of the axle bracket as shown for clearance for the new arms.

Figure 5-1

• Preset the length of the lower control arms to 23.25” center to center of the bushing by
turning the adjuster sleeve. This is just a starting measurement, final control arm length
with be set during the alignment. Turn the Johnny joint so that the grease fitting is
adjacent to the adjuster pinch bolt. Make sure the left and right control arms are the same
length.
• Install the new control arms with the bend upward and inward, away from the tire and
ground. There is a left and right so make sure they are on the correct side.
The bushing goes at the axle end and the Johnny Joint goes at the frame end with the
pinch bolt and grease zerk on the top.
• Hand tighten the control arm bolts, wait until the end of the installation and the Jeep is
sitting at ride height before you torque these bolts.

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