K946 Instructions
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1. Superlift What is not covered Your Superlift amp Limited Warranty does not cover products Superlift deter mines to have been damaged by or subjected to Alteration modification or failure to maintain Normal wear and tear bushings rod ends etc Scratches or defects in product finishes powder coating plating etc e Damage to or resulting from the vehicle s electronic stability system related components or other vehicle systems e Racing or other vehicle competitions or contests Accidents impact by rocks trees obstacles or other aspects of the environment Theft vandalism or other intentional damage Remedy Limited to Repair or Replacement The exclusive remedy provided hereunder shall upon Superlift s inspection and at Superlift s option be either repair or replacement of the product covered under this Limited Warranty Customers requesting warranty consideration should contact Superlift by phone 1 800 551 4955 to obtain a Returned Goods Authorization number All removal shipping and installation costs are customer s responsibility If a replacement part is needed before the Superlift amp part in question can be returned you must first purchase the replacement part Then if the part in question is deemed warrantable you will be cred ited refunded Other Limitations Exclusion of Damages Your Rights Under State Law Neither Superlift amp nor your independent Superlift amp dea2. Plug the line to minimize fluid loss 55 13 3480 Unbolt the brake hose bracket at the frame that secures the tion between the rubber hose and the steel line Detach the bracket from the hose and discard Spread apart the clamped portion of the bracket that attached the brake hose to the upper con trol arm and discard the bracket Illustration 8 Attach the brake hose relocation bracket 55 13 3480 driver side and 55 14 3480 passenger side to the factory brake hose location on the frame Secure using the factory hardware and tighten 76 in lbs Make sure the relocation bracket is level with the frame Using the bracket as a template drill the second mounting hole as shown using a 1 4 bit Install the supplied 1 4 x 3 4 bolt and Nyloc FORM 3570 01 021114 PRINTED IN U S A PAGE 13 OF 21 nut Tighten 76 in lbs Illustration 9 Line up the rubber brake hose with ABS WIRING AND BRAKE HOSE ROUTING the hole in the new bracket and carefully Route and secure the ABS wiring and reform the metal line to reach the rubber brake hose exactly as shown hose s new location Connect the metal line and tighten to factory specifications ABS wiring Attach the caliper bracket assem bly to the knuckle Apply the supplied thread locking compound to the factory caliper bracket bolts and tighten 129 Be sure that the brake hose rout
3. 77 3491 or Thread Locker 27105 807 66 41 3570 1 Knuckle Dr Side 8 Chevy MS OE LCA D 66 02 3570 Knuckle Side 8 Chevy AL OE LCA 1 Bo Bolt 5 16 X 1 Self Tapping 77 3491 o 105 fhread Locker 27105 66 42 3570 Knuckle Dr Side 8 Chevy MS OE LCA _ 55 03 3500 Brkt Differential Drop DR Side 2 Bolt 1 2 X 1 3 4 Coarse 77 3572 fBolti2mm X 175 X 30mm 1 Pot fFlat Washer 1 2 SAE p Eoo o LLL Lock Washer 12mm pf 2 Stover Nut 1 2 Coarse 55 04 3570 EE Brkt Differential Drop PA Side EHE 3 16 ID X 3 8 OD Tubing 4 Long Vacuum 77 3572 Pt 3 46 Vacuum Connector _ Eoo o 2 5 8 U Bolt Flat washer 1 _ 2 Stover Nut 5 8 Coarse p 55 05 3570 EN Brkt Front Crossmember 2 Bolt 5 8 X 4 1 2 Coarse 77 3488A Pot Flat Washer 5 8 SAE pf i 2 Stover Nut 5 8 Coarse Ld 55 06 3500 1 Brkt Rear Crossmember Bolt 5 8 X 5 1 2 Coarse 77 3500 2 Eoo o Flat Washer 5 8 SAE a 2 Stover Nut 5 8 Coarse p 55 07 3500 1 Brkt Sway Bar Drop Driver 72 Bolt 10mm X 1 5 X 25mm 77 3488A Nilec Nut 10mm X 1 5 4 Washer 10mm Flat SS 55 08 3500 Brkt Sway Bar Drop Passenger 2 Bolt 10mm X 1 5 X 25mm 77 3488 10 1 5 1 4 Washer 10mm Flat ELLA 55 09 3500 1 Brkt Belly Pan 4wd Bolt 3 8 X 1 Coarse 77 3572 po 8 fFlat Washer 3 8 SAE ae o 4 Nut 3 8
4. Coarse 55 10 3370 2 Front Kicker Brace Brkt 7 16 Tab Nut 77 3482B pt Bolt 7 16 X 1 1 4 Coarse 1 Flat Washer 7 16 SAE SS 66 10 3500 2 Rear Bump stop Spacer Aluminum Machined EHE 3 16 ID X 3 8 OD Tubing 8 Long Vacuum 77 3500 Pot Bolt Allen Head 10mm x 1 5 x 180mm d E 1 Washer 10mm Flat d 55 12 3500 2 F Front Strut Spacer for 8 kit Flange Nut 7 16 Fine 77 3500 55 13 3480 Brkt Frt Brake line Dr Nyloc Nut 1 4 Coarse 77 3486 Lo po PE 5 1 Bolt 1 4 X 3 4 Coarse pd FORM 3570 01 021114 PRINTED IN U S A PAGE 5 OF 21 22 Hardware Bag Step Component Qty Component Description Qty New Attaching Hardware Number Z yloc Nut 1 4 Coarse 77 olt 1 4 X 3 4 Coarse 20 55 14 3480 UJ 66 15 3330 Mach Axle Spacer 23 55 29 3480 2 Bolt 7 16 X 3 3 4 Coarse 6 6 2 4 Flat Washer 7 16 SAE Poly Bush T Bar Sm Eye 1 ee olt 10mm X 1 5 X 70mm asher 10mm Flat v EE leeve 0 75 X 0 46875 X 2 625 EN tover Nut 7 16 Coarse 2 olt 3 8 X 2 1 2 Coarse Fat Washer 3 8 USS NE NEM 4112 3 8 Coarse pf Pt Urethane bump stop for strut 01 85160 Shock Cylinder Poly Bush 3 4 X 1 44 Sm Hourglass Eye 77 80033 Pe 2 I Shock Sleeve 0 750 OD x 0 563 IDx1 68 L 2 Washer 3 4 Flat Sae E 01 2600 Add A Leaf GM Pick
5. as shown The original compression stop compression stop cup or washer will not be re used and can be discarded Slide the new strut assembly into the coil spring and be sure all of the strut pieces are in the same orientation as they were originally refer to the factory service manual Torque the 10mm re taining nut 37 and carefully unload the strut Place the new strut spacer 55 12 3500 onto the strut and fasten using the factory hardware 37 NOTE The top of the factory studs may need to be ground down for clearance Slide the strut assembly through the lower control arm and rotate it to match the marks made during removal Secure the upper end of the strut using the factory nuts Do not tighten at this time Attach the lower end of the strut to the lower control arm using the supplied 3 8 x 2 1 2 bolts USS washers and Nyloc nuts z Note that two washers should be Illustration 8 used per bolt BRAKE HOSE RELOCATION BRACKET INSTALLATION Tighten the supplied nuts at ONT the top 50 and the supplied 3 8 hardware at the bottom 30 of the strut 20 BRAKE CALIPERS AND ABS 4 4 x 3 4 WIRING Install the brake rotor secure it using the factory Torx bolt E and tighten 106 in Ibs Carefully detach the metal 1 4 bit brake line from the rubber hose
6. differential to the 04 bracket us PASSENGER SIDE DIFFERNETIAL BRACKET ing the supplied washers and Nyloc View is of the inside of the frame rail nuts The extra thick flat washers should be positioned under the nuts Do not tighten at this time Attach the supplied vent hose exten sion to the factory vent hose and reconnect it to the differential Tighten the following hardware in sequence 12mm differential hardware 87 1 2 differential hardware 76 5 8 differential hardware 150 11 FRONT CROSSMEMBER Attach the front crossmember 55 05 3570 to the original lower control arm front leg mounting points on the frame using the supplied 5 8 x 4 1 2 bolts washers and nuts The bolts should be installed from the front Note that the crossmember should be positioned so that the mounting tab for the differential skid plate points rearward Do not tighten at this time 12 REAR CROSSMEMBER Attach the rear crossmember 55 06 3500 to the original lower control arm rear leg mounting points on the frame using the supplied 5 8 x 5 1 2 bolts washers and nuts The bolts should be installed from the front Do not tighten at this time 2007 2013 Models Only On the passenger side re install the factory hardware through the factory crossmember hole and the Superlift crossmember 55 06 3500 Do not tighten at this tim
7. it aside 3 AXLESHAFTS NOTE For 2wd systems proceed to the next step Remove any factory skid plates or shields that block access to front suspension components Remove the six bolts that attach the axleshaft to the CV flange on the differential 4 TIE ROD ENDS Remove the nuts securing the tie rod ends to the knuckle Using the appropriate puller tool separate the tie rod end from the knuckle 5 ANTI SWAY BAR On each side loosen and remove the bushings and hardware attaching the anti sway bar link to the lower control arm Remove the bolts securing the anti sway bar to the frame and remove the bar 6 STRUT REMOVAL Mark the location of each strut driver and passenger side as well as the outermost stud of each strut for later reference during re assembly Remove the two bolts securing the strut to the lower control arm followed by the three nuts securing the strut to the frame Remove the strut while taking precautions not to damage any other vehicle components FORM 3570 01 021114 PRINTED IN U S A PAGE 7 OF 21 7 CONTROL ARM HUB ASSEMBLY NOTE For 2wd systems disregard steps for removal of the CV axleshafts Mark the location of the CV axleshafts driver and passenger side for later reference during as sembly Remove the dust cap in the center of th
8. manual 36 FOUR WHEEL DRIVE Activate four wheel drive system and check front hubs for engagement 37 HEADLIGHTS FORM 3570 01 021114 PRINTED IN U S A PAGE 18 OF 21 Readjust headlights to proper setting 38 SUPERLIFT WARNING DECAL Install the WARNING TO DRIVER decal on the inside of the windshield or on the dash within driver s view Refer to the NOTICE TO DEALER AND VEHICLE OWNER section below 39 SUPERLIFT BADGES This kit is packaged with a small Superlift badge for a location of your choosing and one large badge for the front crossmember Prior to installation use the supplied alcohol pad to eliminate all soap and or other non adhering residues that may impair adhesion thoroughly clean the entire area of placement Remove the adhesive back and place the large badge on the front crossmember using the holes for alignment The adhesive on our badges is pressure sensitive and must be applied using pressure on all areas of the graphic Like any PSA pressure sensitive adhesive it can take up to 72 hours for the adhesive to fully cure Once the badge is in place do not peel it up this will diminish the adhesive properties and could result in damaging the badge itself Also included are two rivets to be used for extra security To keep your Superlift badge in like new appearance keep the badge free clear of solvents
9. order to assist in troubleshooting the issue Any costs related to labor freight incidental or consequential are not refunded e Refund will not exceed Superlift s amp published retail price Important Product Use and Safety Information Warnings As a general rule the taller a vehicle is the easier it will roll over Offset as much as possible what is lost in rollover resistance by increasing tire track width In other words go wide as you go tall always use as wide a tire and wheel combination as feasible to enhance vehicle stability We strongly recommend because of rollover possibility that the vehicle be equipped with a functional roll bar and cage system Seat belts and shoulder harnesses should be worn at all times Avoid situations where a side rollover may occur Generally braking performance and capabilities are decreased when significantly larger heavier tires and wheels are used Take this into consideration while driving Also changing axle gear ratios or using tires that are taller or shorter than factory height will cause an erroneous speedometer reading On vehicles equipped with an electronic speedometer the speed signal impacts other important func tions as well Speedometer recalibration for both mechanical and electronic types is highly recom mended Do not add alter or fabricate any factory or aftermarket parts to increase vehicle height over the in tended height of the Superlift amp product purc
10. retainer coil spring NOTE A factory service manual should be on hand for refer compression stop lt _ supplied ence Perform the strut assembly and installation one side ata time careful note of the order and orientation of all the factory pieces for proper re assembly including the position of the upper studs in relation the large bar pin at the bottom of the em a lower retainer strut Place the strut assembly in a heavy duty strut compres sor and compress the coil spring enough to unload the strut cylinder Remove the retaining nut on the upper shock mount and carefully remove the strut cylinder The lower spring seat and foam compression stop should come out with the strut if not remove these items from the coil assembly snap ring supplied Illustration 7 There is a metal cap with a light press fit on the body of the factory strut tap the cap off of the strut with a hammer Remove the retaining ring and lower spring seat from 01 88150 the original strut and install them in the same order on the re placement strut 01 88150 Take special note that the factory lower spacer has a groove machined into it the snap ring on the strut should recess into this groove FORM 3570 01 021114 PRINTED IN U S A PAGE 12 OF 21 Place the supplied cone shaped foam compression stop over the rod of the new strut with the narrow end facing down
11. 14 PRINTED IN U S A PAGE 11 OF 21 Tighten the three factory bearing assembly bolts 133 18 AXLESHAFTS NOTE For 2wd systems proceed to the next step Turn each knuckle so that the front of the Knuckle is pointing outward Position and install the axleshafts according the marks made during removal Driver and Passenger This is done by pass ing the differential end of the axleshaft in front of the differential housing and then sliding the shaft through the hub assembly Secure the shaft with the factory nut and tighten 148 165 Reattach the dust cap Position an axleshaft spacer 66 15 3330 between the flange on the axleshaft and the flange on the differential and secure using the supplied 10mm x 70mm bolts and flat washers Tighten 58 Illustration 7 REPLACEMENT STRUT 19 REPLACEMENT STRUT ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLA ASSEMBLY TION 7 retaining nut WARNING Extreme care must be taken during the following tf supplied steps The struts have a tremendous amount of energy stored a in them and can cause serious injury or even death if an attempt is made to work on them without the proper tools Disassembly assembly of the struts can only be performed by a qualified professional with the special equipment designed for this task If necessary the struts can be taken to a shop with the proper equipment to have the necessary work performed upper
12. 16 x 1 bolt washer and flange nut Reinstall the bolt securing the brake line and tighten to factory specifications 29 SPRING PACK DISASSEMBLY Remove spring to axle U bolts and move axle several inches away from springs Place C clamps approximately six inches on either side of the leaf springs center bolt Pinch the tie bolt head the portion that was located in the spring perch with a pair of pliers then remove the tie bolt nut Remove the roll pin from the overload leaf and discard Once the nut has been removed loosen the C clamps NOTE Be cautious when releasing the C clamps the springs are under load and will spring apart when released Position a factory compression stop on one end of the new compression stop spacer 66 10 3500 Slide the supplied 10mm x 180mm bolt through the hole in the center of the compression stop and spacer then thread the bolt into the factory mount on the frame Tighten 50 30 SPRING PACK ASSEMBLY On each side insert the add a leaf between the number one and number two leaf from the axle side in the proper pyramid order Align the 3 8 hole in the add a leaf with the center bolt hole in the spring pack Recompress the pack with the C clamp not the center bolt to avoid stripping the bolt or nut threads Once the spring is compressed insert the 3 8 x 5 center bolt through the leaf spr
13. 9 8 9 16 U Bolt Flat washer 7 10 1 5 180 5 2 Allen Head 10mmx15x180mm 13350 1 3 16 IDX3 8 OD Tubing 8 Long Vacuum 716F8SFN 6 Nut 7 16 Fine Component Qty ComponentDescripion 38UW 8 Flat Washer 3 8 USS Qty Component Description Stover Nut 5 8 Coarse Flat Washer 5 8 SAE Kit Part Number 77 3482 58X512C5CS Bolt 5 8 X 5 1 2 Coarse Kit Part Number 77 3572 01 2210 8 PolyBush BarSm tye Sleeve 0 75 X 0 46875 X 2 625 7 16 Tab Nut Bolt 7 16 X 1 1 4 Coarse Flat Washer 1 2 SAE 12X134C5CS 2 Bolt 1 2 X 1 3 4 Coarse Kit Part Number 77 3486 3 16 ID X 3 8 OD Tubing 4 Long Vacuum Nyloc Nut 1 4 Coarse Bolt 5 8 x 1 3 4 Coarse Bolt 1 4 X 3 4 Coarse 58SW 4 FlatWasher 5 8 SAE Bolt 3 8 X 1 Coarse 33SW 8 Flat Washer 3 8 SAE Kit Part Number 77 3488 Nyloc Nut 3 8 Coarse 10MFW 8 Washer 10mmFlat Tie Bolt 3 8 X 5 Std Nut 3 8 Fine Stover Nut 5 8 Coarse m Bolt 5 8 X 4 1 2 Coarse Qty Component Description Shock Sleeve 0 750 OD x 0 563 ID x 1 68 L Bolt 5 16 X 1 Self Tapping FA70L Thread Locker 27105 ITEMS HIGHLIGHTED IN GREY ARE NOT USED IN THIS KIT FORM 3570 01 021114 PRINTED IN U S A PAGE 4 OF 21 Hardware Bag Step Component Qty Component Description New Attaching Hardware Number 66 01 3570 1 Knuckle Dr Side 8 Chevy AL OE LCA Bolt 5 16 X 1 Self Tapping
14. FORM 3570 01 021114 PRINTED IN U S A PAGE 1 OF 21 SUPERLIFT SUSPENS SUPERLIFT 8 LIFT SYSTEM for 2014 1 2 ton Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2WD and 4WD INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INTRODUCTION Installation requires a professional mechanic Prior to beginning inspect the vehicles steering drive line and brake systems paying close attention to the suspension link arms and bushings anti sway bars and bushings tie rod ends pitman arm ball joints and wheel bearings Also check the steering sector to frame and all suspension to frame attaching points for stress cracks The overall vehicle must be in excellent working condition repair or replace all worn parts Read instructions several times before starting Be sure you have all needed parts and know where they install Read each step completely as you go NOTES Prior to beginning the installation check all parts and hardware in the box with the parts list be low If you find a packaging error contact Superlift directly Do not contact the dealer where the system was originally purchased You will need the control number from each box when calling this number is located at the bottom of the part number label and to the right of the bar code Do not fabricate any components to gain additional suspension height A special tool is required to disassemble assemble the front struts Other special tools are rec ommended to detach attach the pitman idler studs Refer to the fac
15. ORM 3570 01 021114 PRINTED IN U S A PAGE 15 OF 21 hub rotor etc Installing wheels without the proper metal to metal contact at the wheel mounting surfaces can cause the lug nuts to loosen and the wheel to come off while the vehicle is in motion Illustration 11 WARNING Retighten lug nuts at 500 miles after any wheel 2 222 change or anytime the lug nuts loosened Failure to do so torque the lug nuts could cause wheels to come off while vehicle is in motion 25 CLEARANCE CHECK With the vehicle still on jack stands and the suspension hang ing at full extension travel cycle steering lock to lock and check all components for proper operation and clearances Pay special attention to the clearance between the tires wheels and brake hoses wiring etc Lower vehicle to the floor 26 FINAL HARDWARE TIGHTENING Tighten the lower control arm bolts 129 REAR PROCEDURES 27 PREPARE VEHICLE Raise rear of vehicle with a floor jack positioned under the rear axle Place jack stands under the frame rails a few inches in front of the rear springs front hang ers Ease the jack down until the frame is resting on the stands Keep a slight load on the jack Chock front tires to prevent accidental movement driver side frame rail Remove the tires Remove the shock absorbers 28 REAR BRAKE LINES factory bracket Unbo
16. ameter and width for use on the factory 18 wheel 8 5 wide with 5 3 backspac ing is 34 0 x 10 50 Maximum tire diameter and width for use on the factory 20 wheel 9 0 wide with 6 0 backspac ing is 35 0 x 12 50 Recommended 18 wheel dimensions are 8 0 8 5 wide with 4 5 5 0 backspacing Recommended tire for aftermarket 18 wheels is a 34 0 x 10 5 Recommended 20 wheel dimensions are 8 0 9 5 wide with 4 5 5 75 backspacing Recommended tire for aftermarket 20 wheels is a 35 0 x 12 5 PARTS LIST The part number is stamped into each part or printed on an adhesive label Identify each part and place the appropriate mounting hardware with it i 3570 Kit Part Number 3571 omponent Qty Component Description 6 01 3570 6 02 3570 7 3491 OR __ 55 05 3570 1 jBrktFrontCrossmember NI DID O A o 2 z o D Kit Part Number 3574 Qty Component Description Front Strut Spacer for 8 kit Knuckle PA Side 8 Chevy MS OE LCA 77 48 1 jHardwareBag Kit Part Number 3572 Component Qty Component Description Kit Part Number 3503 U Bolt 9 16 X 2 1 2 X 14 Sq Kicker Brace 9 16 Hi Nut amp Flat Washer Kit 77 488 1 HardwareBag FORM 3570 01 021114 PRINTED IN U S A PAGE 3 OF 21 Kit Part Number 77 1509 Kit Part Number 77 3500 109 7 8 Hl Nut 9 16 Fine 155
17. and chemicals that could cause the adhesive to dry or dissolve This includes gasoline diesel fuel paint thinner and alcohol Soap and water is all that is needed for cleaning Degreasers can be used sparingly and hand wiped applied if needed although not suggested Important Maintenance Information It is the ultimate buyer s responsibility to have all bolts nuts checked for tightness after the first 100 miles and then every 1000 miles The steering suspension and driveline systems plus wheel align ment should be inspected by a qualified professional mechanic at least every 3000 miles Limited Lifetime Warranty Warnings FORM 3570 01 021114 PRINTED IN U S A PAGE 19 OF 21 Your Superlift product is covered by the Limited Warranty explained below that gives you specific le gal rights This limited warranty is the only warranty Superlift amp makes in connection with your product purchase Superlift amp neither assumes nor authorizes any retailer or other person or entity to assume for it any other obligation or liability in connection with this product or limited warranty Superlift LLC Limited Lifetime Warranty What is covered Subject to the terms below Superlift will repair or replace its products found defective in materials or workmanship for so long as the original purchaser owns the vehicle on which the product was originally installed Your warrantor is Superlift LLC doing business as Superlift Suspension Systems
18. e 13 BELLY PAN Attach the belly pan 55 09 3500 to the mounting tabs on the front and rear crossmembers us ing the supplied 3 8 x 1 bolts washers at head and nut and Nyloc nuts Tighten 30 14 FASTENER TIGHTENING SEQUENCE Tighten the 5 8 crossmember hardware 154 15 DRIVESHAFT NOTE For 2wd systems proceed to the next step Line up the front driveshaft with the differential yoke according to the marks made during removal and secure using the factory hardware Tighten 18 16 LOWER CONTROL ARMS Illustration 5 and Template 1 or 2 on last page Template 1 is for all steel lower control arms Template 2 is for all aluminum lower control arms Cut out the supplied template attached to the FORM 3570 01 021114 PRINTED IN U S A PAGE 10 OF 21 end of this instruction form Line up the template with the existing anti sway bar link mounting hole as shown Scribe the location of the new hole to illustration be drilled which should be inboard of the existing hole DRILLING THE ANTI SWAY BAR LINK MOUNTING HOLE Drill an 11 16 hole at the scribed location Attach the lower control arm to the front and rear crossmembers using the factory hardware The bolts should be installed from the front Snug but do not tighten the hardware at this time 17 KNUCKLE ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLA TION NOTE Perform these s
19. e and mark rear crossmember Trim just above the lip to this mark as shown in the M i Illustration 3 Illustration 01 Pre NOT FRONT ASSEMBLY 10 DIFFERENTIAL BRACKETS NOTE For 2wd systems proceed to the next step Illustration 4 Remove the factory passenger side shaped differential bracket Attach passen ger side differential bracket 55 04 3570 to the factory passenger side differential mount using the factory hardware as shown Tighten 75 Reattach the assembly to the factory location using the factory hardware Note that the driver side differential bracket 55 03 3500 has a taper in it position the bracket so that the small end of the taper faces rearward to match the taper of the passenger side bracket Also note there is a hole in the center of the bracket that accommodates a tab in the center of the factory differential mount Attach the 03 bracket to the factory mount using the supplied 12mm x 30mm bolts and 12mm lock washers Do not tighten at this time Using a jack raise the differential into position and line up the mounting holes with the 03 and the studs on 04 drop brackets Attach the differential on the driver side using the supplied 1 2 x 1 3 4 bolts washers and nuts Do not tighten at this time FORM 3570 01 021114 PRINTED IN U S A PAGE 9 OF 21 Attach the passenger side of the
20. e rod where it was cut The die should thread smoothly on and off the end of the rod Reinstall the factory jam nut followed by the tie rod end Final toe adjustments will take place once the suspension installation is complete Snug the jam nut for now Attach the tie rod end to the knuckle using the factory nut and tighten 44 Repeat these steps on the other side of the vehicle 22 ANTI SWAY BAR Attach the anti sway bar drop brackets 55 07 3500 driver side and 55 08 3500 passenger side to the factory sway bar mounts on the frame using the supplied 10mm x 25mm bolts and flat washers Note that the lower end of the brackets should be offset toward the rear of the vehicle and that the C shaped brackets should be pointed toward the center of the vehicle Do not tighten at this time Attach the anti sway bar to the drop brackets using the factory bolts supplied 10mm flat wash ers and supplied 10mm Stover nuts Do not tighten at this time Position a bushing on the lower end of the anti sway bar links then insert the link in the hole of the lower control arm that was drilled previously Install the remaining bushings and hardware and tighten until the bushings swell slightly Tighten the remaining 10mm hardware 50 23 KICKER BRACES Remove the transfer case skid plate attached to the tran
21. e wheel hub and then remove the nut securing the axle shaft to the hub assembly a 1 3 8 socket will fit Slide the axleshaft towards the center of the ve hicle to disengage it from the hub and remove the axleshaft from the vehicle Support the control arm hub assembly with a jack Remove the upper ball joint nut and using the appropriate puller tool separate the upper control arm ball joint from the knuckle Remove the nut securing the lower ball joint to the knuckle and using the appropriate puller tool separate the lower control arm ball joint from the knuckle Set the knuckle with the wheel bearing as sembly still attached aside Remove the bolts securing the lower control arm to the frame and set the lower control arm aside 8 DIFFERENTIAL Illustration 1 NOTE For 2wd systems proceed to the TRIMMING THE LOWER CONTROL next step ARM FRAME MOUNTS Square off the radius present in the mounts for front crossmember clearance Remove the electrical plug and vent hose from the differential Mark the driveshaft in relation to the differ ential yoke for reference during re assembly Unbolt the driveshaft from the differential and tie it up out of the way using mechanics wire Support the differential housing with a jack Remove and discard the factory rear crossmember Remove the two different
22. hased Mixing component brands is not recommended SUPERLIFT SUSPENSION 300 Huey Lenard Loop Rd West Monroe Louisiana 71292 Phone 318 397 3000 Sales Tech 800 551 4955 Fax 318 397 3040 www superlift com FORM 3570 01 021114 PRINTED IN U S A PAGE 21 OF 21 TEMPLATE 1 DRILL TEMPLATE FOR THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS FRONT factory hole TEMPLATE 2 FOR ALUMINUM LOWER CONTROL ARMS Dro
23. ial mounting bolts on the driver side followed by the nuts on the passenger side With the help of an assistant carefully lower the differential housing to the floor 9 TRIMMING THE FRAME Illustration 1 On each side trim the inside corners of the factory front crossmember enough to facilitate installing the 55 05 3570 front crossmember It is only necessary to square off the radius present in the factory crossmember Note on some 2014 models there is a bracket that supports the factory skid plate on the bottom passenger side of the front crossmember that will need to be trimmed FORM 3570 01 021114 PRINTED IN U S A PAGE 8 OF 21 for the new crossmember to fit Test fit the 05 cross llustration 2 member and trim accord TRIMMING THE DRIVER SIDE LCA MOUNT ingly Trim following the steps below Illustration 2 On the driver side rear lower con trol arm mount measure over 1 from the center of the lower control arm mount hole Mark the cut line all the way around the mount Using a torch plasma cutter or similar tool trim the driver side lower control arm bracket Measure 1 over from center Illustration 3 Locate of LCA hole the rear lower control arm mount on the passenger side The forward side lip of this bracket must be trimmed to allow for clear i ance of the differential Measure outboard 1 2 View from the rear of the from the edge of the outermost bolt hol
24. ing is exactly as shown in the Illustration Illustration 9 Route the ABS wiring exactly as shown in the Illustration Se cure the wire to the tab on the knuckle as well as the upper control arm using the supplied zip ties Reconnect the wiring at the frame 21 TIE ROD ENDS NOTE Perform the following steps one side at a time The jam nut for the tie rod end should have been loosened during disassembly Remove the end and jam nut set these parts illustration 10 aside TIE ROD MODIFICATION Follow the sequence shown to modify the tie rods on each side Illustration 10 Thread the supplied 16mm x 1 5 die nut on Tm jam EN tie rod end to the tie rod until it reaches the LE end of the factory threads Apply some cutting lubri cant to the tie rod male end and die Using a 16mm wrench on the flats present in the tie rod hold the tie rod steady and use the die nut to cut an addi tional 1 2 of threads on the tie rod or the approximate width of the die nut Do not remove the die at this time Using a cut off wheel or similar tool cut 1 1 4 off of the end of the factory tie rod male end Use a thread file or die grinder to clean up any burrs caused by the cutting FORM 3570 01 021114 PRINTED IN U S A PAGE 14 OF 21 Unscrew the die nut from the tie rod using it to chase the threads on the end of the ti
25. ing pack Tighten the center bolt nut 45 Once tightened trim excess bolt Remove the C clamps Illustration 13 _ view from rear of rear axle ABS plug bottom retainer 31 LIFT BLOCKS AND SHOCK 4 ABSORBERS grommet Clean spring pads of all debris lt Position the Superlift block on top FORM 3570 01 021114 PRINTED IN U S A PAGE 17 OF 21 of the factory block then using the floor jack s mate the springs to Illustration 14 the blocks be sure that the center bolt heads seat properly Install LUG NUT TORQUE SEQUENCE the new Superlift U bolts and factory U bolt plate Evenly torque Use the sequence shown to torque the lug nuts the U bolts using an X tightening sequence 85 Install the rear shock absorbers Position a supplied 3 4 SAE washer at the top and bottom of the shock on the inside of the bracket and tighten the upper and lower bolts 76 32 ABS WIRING AND FINAL CLEARANCE Disconnect rear ABS plug located on the top of frame above the compression stops Also remove the two retaining clips from frame one on top of frame and one on the bottom Raise rear of vehicle so that the suspension is at full extension and place on jack stands Holding the bottom retaining clip pull the ABS wire trough the rubber grommet until there is enough
26. ler are responsible for any time loss rental costs or for any incidental consequential or other damages you may have This Limited Warranty gives you specific rights and this is the only warranty Superlift amp makes in connection with your product purchase You may also have other rights that vary from state to state For example while all implied warranties are disclaimed herein any implied warranty required by law FORM 3570 01 021114 PRINTED IN U S A PAGE 20 OF 21 is limited to the terms of our Limited Lifetime Warranty as described above Some states do not allow limitations of how long an implied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the limitations and exclusions herein may not apply to you Superlift neither assumes nor authorizes any retailer or other person or entity to assume for it any other obligation or liability in connection with this product or Limited Warranty Superlift LLC Satisfaction Guarantee We want you to purchase our product with confidence and be 100 satisfied with the end result If you have any legitimate issue and Superlift cannot rectify it to your satisfaction Superlift will take back the Superlift amp brand product and refund the customer 100 of the product purchase price The details Offer valid to the original retail consumer for six months after product purchase May require a Superlift amp dealer s participation in
27. lt the rear brake hose bracket from the top of the driver side frame rail This bracket secures the con nection between the metal brake lines and rubber hoses from the frame 5 10 x 1 Illustration 12 Carefully reform the metal lines so that the mounting foot for the bracket lines up with the bottom of the frame rail directly below its original attach ment point Use extreme caution to avoid pinching or otherwise damaging the lines Using the bracket as a template mark the location of the new mounting holes to be drilled in the bottom of the frame Move the brake lines out of harm s way and drill at the marked locations using 17 64 bit FORM 3570 01 021114 PRINTED IN U S A PAGE 16 OF 21 Line up the bracket with the drilled holes and install the supplied 5 16 x 1 self tapping bolts Tighten 13 Unbolt the compression stops from their mounting cups Discard the hardware but save the stops for re use REAR DISC BRAKE MODELS ONLY Disconnect the driver side emergency brake cable from brake adjuster at the frame Route the cable over the axle tube and then re attach it to the caliper Re attach to the caliper and check for proper operation On the driver side lower shock mount there is a clamp that secures the driver side emergency brake cable to the axle Unbolt the clamp move to the axle pad and attach using the 5
28. slack that the wires are no longer in a bind at full extension Reconnect ABS plug making sure not to bend the pins Insert only the bottom retaining clip into the frame The top retaining clip will remain loose Illustration 13 Pull the ABS wire up from the axle along the rear U bolt and zip tie to U bolt 33 TIRES WHEELS Illustration 14 Tighten the lug nuts 140 in the sequence shown WARNING When the tires wheels are installed always check for and remove any corrosion dirt or foreign material on the wheel mounting surface or anything that contacts the wheel mounting surface hub rotor etc Installing wheels without the proper metal to metal contact at the wheel mounting surfaces can cause the lug nuts to loosen and the wheel to come off while the vehicle is in motion WARNING Retighten lug nuts at 500 miles after any wheel change or anytime the lug nuts are loos ened Failure to do so could cause wheels to come off while vehicle is in motion 34 CLEARANCE CHECK With the vehicle still on jack stands and the suspension hanging at full extension travel check all components for proper operation and clearances Pay special attention to the clearance between the tires wheels and brake hoses wiring etc Lower vehicle to the floor 35 BLEEDING THE BRAKE SYSTEM Bleed the brake system following the procedure found in the factory service
29. smission crossmember It will need to be trimmed once the kicker braces are installed Install the bushings and sleeves in the ends of the kicker braces 55 29 3480 Position one end of each brace in the front bracket tabs and loosely secure using the supplied 7 16 x 3 3 4 bolts washers and Stover nuts Do not tighten at this time Loosely attach the rear kicker brace mounts 55 10 3370 to the other end of the kicker braces using the supplied 7 16 x 3 3 4 bolts washers and Stover nuts Swing the kicker braces up to the transmission crossmember and line up the mounting holes the 10 brackets with the existing holes in the transmission crossmember Secure the brackets to the crossmember using the supplied 7 16 x 1 1 4 bolts SAE washers and tab nuts Tighten all of the 7 16 kicker brace hardware 50 Test fit the transfer case skid plate to determine where it should be trimmed to clear the driver side kicker brace bracket Trim the skid plate as necessary and re install it on the transmission crossmem ber using the factory hardware 15 24 TIRES WHEELS Illustration 11 Tighten the lug nuts 140 in the sequence shown WARNING When the tires wheels are installed always check for and remove any corrosion dirt or foreign material on the wheel mounting surface or anything that contacts the wheel mounting surface F
30. teps on one knuckle at a time Carefully note the orientation of the dust shield and wheel bearing assembly prior to removal new hole Remove the three bolts securing the wheel bearing factory hole assembly to the factory knuckle Illustration 6 Remove the dust shield and wheel bearing assembly from the factory knuckle Now test fit the dust shield on the new knuckle 66 01 3570 driver Illustration 6 side and 66 02 3570 passenger side or 66 41 3570 driver side and 66 42 3570 passenger side steering knuckle Mark the area of the dust shield to be trimmed as shown Remove the dust shield and trim at the marked location using a cut off wheel or similar tool Install the bearing assembly and dust shield on the Superlift knuckles using the factory hard ware Be sure the orientation of the dust shield and bearing as sembly matches original Use the supplied thread locking compound factroy dust shield on the three factory fasteners Install the knuckle assembly and secure using the factory nuts Tighten the upper nut 37 and lower nut 94 Check fit the brake caliper to be sure enough material has been removed from the dust shield If interference is evident mark the area on the dust shield remove the wheel bearing and dust shield from the knuckle and trim until the necessary clearance Is achieved FORM 3570 01 0211
31. tory service manual Front end realignment is necessary An arrow on diagrams indicates which direction is toward the front of the vehicle A foot pound torque reading is given in parenthesis after each appropriate fastener Prior to drilling or cutting check behind the surface being worked on for any wires lines or hoses that could be damaged After drilling file smooth any burrs and sharp edges Prior to operating a torch or saw protect any heat sensitive components located in the immedi ate area by covering them with a water saturated cloth Most undercoating are flammable but can be extinguished using a water filled spray bottle Have a spray bottle and an ABC rated fire extinguisher on hand Paint or undercoat all exposed metal surfaces Prior to attaching components be sure all mating surfaces are free of grit grease undercoating etc FORM 3570 01 021114 PRINTED IN U S A PAGE 2 OF 21 A factory service manual should be on hand for reference Use the check off box 7 found at each step to help you keep your place Two OL denotes that one check off box is for the driver side and one is for the passenger side Unless otherwise noted always start with the driver side IMPORTANT WHEEL and CLEARANCE DATA Neither factory nor aftermarket 17 wheels will work with this lift system A 0 25 wheel spacer must be used if factory 18 or 20 wheels are used Maximum tire di
32. up Tie Bolt 3 8 X 5 77 38500 Pott 150 Nut 3 8 Fine uu LL Rear Lift Block 5 U Bolt 9 16 X 2 1 2 X 14 Sq 77 1509 9 16 Fine SS OF grae Fat washer 2 ceo co ZIZ lt lt O o o ZIZ Ic et e Ww e 3 3 gt lt m FORM 3570 01 021114 PRINTED IN U S A PAGE 6 OF 21 FRONT DISASSEMBLY NOTE Save all factory components and hardware for reuse unless noted 1 PREPARE VEHICLE Place vehicle in neutral Raise front of vehicle with a jack and secure a jack stand beneath each frame rail behind the lower control arms Ease the frame down onto the stands place transmission in low gear or park and chock rear tires Remove front tires Disconnect the battery 2 BRAKE CALIPERS Unbolt the brake hoses from the upper control arm Remove the two bolts securing the caliper bracket to the knuckle It is not necessary to remove the caliper from the bracket Leave the brake hose attached to the caliper and using mechanic s wire hang the calipers out of the way Take precautions to ensure the brake hose isn t stretched or pinched Unplug the ABS wire from the connector located at the top of the frame rail and unclip the wire from the upper control arm Remove the torx bolt retaining the rotor to the hub assembly remove the brake rotor and set
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