Skyjacker DS280 - Manual

1980 - 1996 Ford F-150 /
Bronco
Front Dual Shock Kit
Installation Instructions
Part # DS280 Part # Description Qty
DS280-LB LEFT DUAL SHK BKT,80-90F150 1
DS280-RB RIGHT DUAL SHK BT,80-90F150 1
38X1CTBG5 3/8 X 1 CRSE THRD BLT,GRD 5 4
38CTN 3/8-16 COARSE N/I LOCK NUT 4
38SAEW 3/8 SAE WASHER 4
142118 ES34 SLEEVE/404094 1.62" 2
12X612CTBG5 1/2 X 6 1/2 CRS THD BLT,GR5 2
12SAEW 1/2 SAE WASHER 4
12CTN 1/2-13 COARSE N/I LOCK NUT 2
I-DS280 INST. SHEET FOR DS280 1
NOTE: THE STEERING STOPS MAY NEED TO BE ADJUSTED AFTER THE INSTALLATION OF THIS DUAL SHOCK
KIT TO AVOID INTERFERENCE WITH THE SHOCK WHEN YOU TURN FULL LEFT OR FULL RIGHT.
Front Rear
Installation:
1. Park the vehicle on flat level ground, set the emergency brake, & block the front tires / wheels.
2. Raise the Drivers Side of the vehicle & remove the front tire / wheel. Remove the OEM shock at
the lower mount.
3. Position the new upper mount at the rear of the OEM spring tower. (See Illustration) Align the new
upper mount with the center of the spring tower. Position, mount, & drill two 3/8” holes & bolt in
place using the supplied 3/8” hardware. NOTE: You may weld the bracket in place if you prefer.
4. Place the OEM shock on the other side of the lower mount on the frame side. Place the supplied
spacer inside the OEM lower mount. Place the second shock on the outside of the lower mount
on the wheel side. Insert the supplied 1/2" x 6 1/2" bolt through both shocks & lower mount. When
completed, one shock should be on each side of the lower mount with the spacer inside the OEM
mount. Install both shocks & tighten all bolts.
5. Repeat the above steps on the opposite side.
6. Once all shocks are installed, check all components for proper clearance. Retorque all hardware
after the first 100 miles & periodically there after.
Seat Belts Save Lives, Please Wear Your Seat Belt.
I-DS280 REV1 3-11 Pg 1
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