Skyjacker HB-916 - Manual (Page 3)

7. Remove the upper strut mounting bolts from the OEM upper frame
mounts & remove the OEM strut assemblies.
8. Using a strut spring compressor, unload the tension on the OEM
upper mounts of the OEM strut assemblies. Remove the upper
strut retaining nuts & remove the OEM struts from the bottom strut
assemblies. (See Photo # 4)
Note: There are six snap ring grooves located on the new
Skyjacker strut body for 1" to 3" lift heights. The ring is installed in
the second groove from the top when shipped. This will yield 2.5"
- 3" of lift. The upper groove is only to be used when 2.5" - 3" of
lift is desired, after aftermarket accessories have been added that
weigh the front of the vehicle down (ie. winch, after market
bumper, & etc). The lower grooves can be used if you would like
to keep the OEM rake of the vehicle (front of vehicle lower than
the rear). Once the coil spring seat retaining ring has been
installed, check all suspension components for any contact
or interference. If suspension component contact or
interference is present, lower the coil spring seat by lowering
the coil spring seat retaining ring until no contact or
interference is present.
9. Assemble the strut assemblies using the new Skyjacker struts.
(See Photo # 5)
10. Connect the OEM upper strut mounts to the frame using the OEM
hardware.
11. Connect the new strut assemblies to the OEM lower A-arms using
the OEM hardware.
12. Connect the OEM upper A-arms to the OEM steering knuckles
using the OEM hardware. (See Photo # 6) Note: It may be
necessary to use a pry bar to pull the OEM A-arms down enough
to reattach.
13. Connect the OEM outer tie rods to the OEM steering knuckles
using the OEM hardware.
14. Install the front tires / wheels & lower the front of the vehicle to the
ground.
Photo # 4
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Photo # 5
Photo # 6