High Lifter Lift Kit for Arctic Cat 500 - Manual (Page 2)

Front Lift
1) Place jack under center of ATV front end and lift until front wheels clear the ground. Be careful to
support ATV properly so that is secure, but so that the A-arms and shocks can droop to full
extension.
2) Remove front wheels and shock.
3) Place one Bracket “A” in the front (on the inside of the shock mount) and one Bracket “A” on the
rear (on the outside of the shock mount), placing spacer “F” on the inside of the of the shock mount.
Secure this set of brackets with a 10x45 bolt, 10mm nut, and two 10mm Flat Washers that are
provided with the kit.
4) Place bottom of shock between the two Brackets “A” securing it with a new 10mm bolt.
5) Next, place Bracket “B” on bracket “A” (on the rear outside of shock mount) securing it with a new
10mm Flat Washer and 10mm Nut.
6) Secure Bracket “B” to the rear of the A-arm with two 1 x 1 ¾ Hex Bolt. Before tightening all nuts
ensure the angle of the shock is at the same original angle.
7) Tighten all bolts to manufacturer specifications.
8) Repeat this procedure for the other side.
9) Install the wheels, torque wheel lugs to manufacturer specifications, lower and remove jack. Check
for clearance problems or misalignment.
Rear Lift
1) Place jack under the center of the ATV and lift until the weight is off the suspension. Be careful to
secure ATV properly so as not to fall off the jack.
2) Remove wheels and shocks.
3) After removing the shocks, jack the ATV up an additional 1”-2”.
4) Place Bracket “D” with the notch down and facing outwards on bottom of shock. Slide a 10mm bolt
through top holes to hold Bracket “D” in place.
5) Place Bracket “E” on bolt with the bend pointing towards the back, securing it to the new 10mm bolt
with a 10mm Flat Washer and 10mm Nut.
6) Place Bracket “C” on the inside of the shock mount, and then the bottom of Bracket “D” on the
shock mount of the A-arm securing it with a 10mm bolt, 10mm Flat Washer, and 10mm Nut.
7) Remove the axle-housing bolt, and then use the bolt to secure the bend of Bracket “E” to the axle
housing.
8) Next, ensure the angle of the shock is the same as the manufacturer’s original angle, and tighten all
bolts to required torque specifications.
9) Check for clearance problems or misalignment.
Note:
After installing front and rear lift you may notice that with the shocks “unloaded”, when you first lower
the jack your front-end alignment may look off. After assuring that everything is tight and there are no
clearance problems, ride the ATV a short distance to “reload” the suspension. Check the front-end
alignment. Many ATV’s we have lifted need no adjustment, however with Artic Cat’s in particular you
need to check, and if needed adjust per the Owners Manuel specifications.