Hell Bent Steel 2006-2012 Dodge Ram Mega Cab 1500/2500/3500 4X4 / 4WD 2.5 Leveling Kit - Manual

110-000-1001
01/09
HELL BENT STEEL, INC - INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
2” AND 2.5” FRONT LEVELING SYSTEM FOR DODGE RAM- PN:110-200-001 &110-250-001
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IMPORTANT NOTES:
Please read before beginning installation. OEM Manual should
be used as a reference.
It is highly recommended that a certified mechanic perform this
installation.
Read and understand all the instructions before beginning
installation.
Use Locktite® on all bolts associated with this installation.
Torque Settings:
5/16” 15-18 ft-lbs 9/16” 75-90 ft-lbs
10mm 28-35 ft-lbs 5/8” 85-110 ft-lbs
7/16” 30-35 ft-lbs 3/4” 105-125 ft-lbs
1/2” 65-85 ft-lbs
If you desire to return the vehicle to stock, make sure to save
all the stock components.
WARNING: IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
THAT A CERTIFIED MECHANIC PERFORM
THIS INSTALLATION.
IMPORTANT CUSTOMER INFORMATION:
This vehicle’s reaction and handling characteristics may differ
from that of standard cars and/or trucks. Modifications to
improve off road performance may raise the vehicle’s intended
center of gravity. Extreme caution must be utilized when
encountering driving conditions that may cause vehicle
imbalance or loss of control. DRIVE SAFELY! Avoid abrupt
maneuvers, such as sharp turns, which could cause a roll over,
resulting in serious injury or death.
It is the customer’s responsibility to make sure a re-torque is
performed on all hardware associated with this suspension
system after the first 100 miles. It is also the customer’s
responsibility to do a complete re-torque after every 1000 miles
r after every off road use. o
After the original installation, it is recommended to have the
alignment checked every 6 months to ensure proper tracking,
proper wear on tires and front-end components. The
responsibility for abuse, improper installation, or improper
suspension maintenance is solely that of the customer.
NOTICE:
It is the responsibility of the customer or the mechanic to
wear safety glasses at all times when working with air
tools.
Please follow all the instructions carefully.
Before installation begins, drive the vehicle and inspect
it to make sure that there are not any uncommon
sounds or frame damage.
Front End Installation:
1. To begin installation, block the rear tires of the vehicle so
that the vehicle is stable and can’t roll backwards. Safely lift
the front of the vehicle and support the frame with jack
stands. Place jack stands on both the driver and the
passenger sides of the vehicle. Next remove the wheels from
both sides.
2. Position a hydraulic floor jack under the front axle and
raise the jack until it makes contact with the front axle.
3. On the driver side, place an index mark on the stock coil
spring and another directly across on the stock spring socket.
This will allow you to reinstall the coil spring in the same
position. Repeat procedure on passenger side.
4. On the driver side, locate the top of the shock absorber
stud that is located in the engine compartment. Remove the
shock stud nut, retaining washer and rubber grommet.
NOTE: Save grommets; they will be reinstalled. Repeat
procedure on passenger side.
(See figure on back)
5. On the driver side, remove the (3) stock nuts from the
upper shock tower and set upper shock tower aside for
reinstallation later. Repeat procedure on passenger side.
(See figure on back)
6. On the driver side, remove the bolt from the lower shock
mount on the axle. Save hardware for later reinstallation.
Remove the stock shock absorber from the engine
compartment. Repeat procedure on passenger side.
7. Carefully lower the hydraulic jack enough so that the
stock coil spring can be removed. On the driver side,
remove the stock coil spring and the rubber isolator pad
and set aside for later reinstallation. Remove the stock ring
that has the bolts connected to it and discard. Repeat
procedure on passenger side.
8. Lower the hydraulic jack so that the stock coil spring and
the new upper coil spacer can be installed. (See note on
back.)
9. On the driver side, install the stock coil spring into the
stock location. NOTE: Refer to the mark made in step
#3. Place the rubber isolator pad at the top of the coil
spring and then insert the new coil spring spacer on top of
the stock coil spring. Raise the hydraulic jack until new coil
spring spacer seats into the upper stock location. Repeat
procedure on passenger side. (Continued on back)