Spohn D94-02-RTB-QCSB-G1500 - Manual

Spohn Performance, Inc.
494 E Lincoln Ave Myerstown, PA 17067
1-888-365-6064 www.spohn.net
Part # D94-02-RTB-QCSB-G1500 – Rear Traction Bar System
1994-2001 Dodge Ram 4x4 1500 – Quad Cab Short Bed – 9.25” Rear
USE OF THIS PRODUCT IS ACCEPTANCE OF SELLER’S DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY!
By their very nature, competition components are constantly pushed to their limits. While our components are designed to
withstand intense race conditions, it is impossible to control the quality of installation or the varying conditions in which
they are used. It is for this reason that absolutely no warranty or guarantee is either written or implied. Neither the seller
nor the manufacturer will be liable for any loss, damage, or injury – direct or indirect – arising from the use of or inability
to determine the use of any product. Before using, the user should determine the suitability of the product for its intended
use, and the user shall assume all responsibility in connection therewith. Spohn Performance, Inc. makes no guarantee as
to the legality for any specific class. Spohn Performance, Inc. makes no claims, nor does it intend its products to be used
in street driven vehicles. Spohn Performance, Inc. reserves the right to make changes in design or add to or improve on
their product without incurring any obligation to install the same on product previously manufactured. The Buyer agrees to
indemnify and hold Spohn Performance, Inc. harmless from any claim, action or demand arising out of or incident to the
Buyer’s installation or use of products purchased from Spohn Performance, Inc.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Raise the truck on a lift. If you don't have access to a lift, block the front tires of the truck
so that the vehicle is stable and can’t roll. Jack the rear of the truck in the air and then
support the rear of the truck with jack stands under the frame rails.
2. Install the front frame mounting brackets (u bracket faces down). Note that there is a left
and a right side bracket. There are five existing holes in the frame lined up almost center
with your front door. Drill all 5 holes to 1/2” to allow you to put the supplied 1/2” bolts
through them. Bolt the frame bracket on using the supplied 1/2” bolts and 1/2” flanged
lock nuts and fully tighten. (Picture 1)
For the remainder of these instructions only do one side at a time. Fully install
the traction bar on to one side of the truck. Once that installation is complete
then go over and install the other side.
3. Place a jack under the rear shock mount to support the rear end. Remove the four nuts
that hold the bottom saddle for the rear end u-bolts. Remove both u-bolts. Clean, scrape
and wire brush clean the u-bolt saddle and the axle tube.
4. Install the stock u-bolts and reinstall the bottom u-bolt saddle. Fully tighten the nuts.
Install the rear traction bar mounting plate (u bracket faces down) over the u-bolts using
the supplied 1/2” silver flat washers and lock nuts. Fully tighten. (Picture 2)
5. Hold the traction bar in place (bent tube goes up) and line up the front Delrin bushing with
the front mounting bracket. Install and fully tighten the supplied 12mm bolt, flat washer
and locking flange nuts. (Picture 3)
6. Line up the rear Del-Sphere pivot joint with the rear mounting bracket. You may need to
slightly adjust the length by turning the Del-Sphere joint in or out until the bolt properly
aligns with the hole in the bracket. Use the supplied through sleeve reducer through the
bore of the Del-Sphere's ball and place the supplied silver spacers over the through sleeve
on each side of the ball. Install the supplied 14mm bolts and locking flange nuts and fully
tighten. Then fully tighten the Del-Sphere pivot joint's jam nut using Loctite. (Picture 2)
7. Remove the jack from under the rear shock mount.
8. Repeat steps 3-6 on the other side of the truck.
9. Grease the front Delrin bushings and the rear Del-Sphere pivot joints through the grease
fittings.