Daystar KG09107 - Manual (Page 4)

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9. Using extreme caution, tighten the puller tool enough to
take the load off the adjuster bolt. Remove the adjuster
bolt and nut block, then unload the puller tool.
10. Note the orientation of the torsion bar key in relation to
the end of the torsion bar. Slide the torsion bar forward,
out of the torsion bar crossmember, and set the factory
torsion bar key aside. It is not necessary to remove the
torsion bars from the vehicle. NOTE: the torsion key
should slide easily off the end of the torsion bar. How-
ever, depending on the age and use of the vehicle, rust
and road debris may prevent easy removal. The installer
can use a variety of methods to separate the torsion key
if it is “stuck”, but using heat is not recommended.
11. Clean off any dirt or rust on torsion bar prior to install
New torsion key.
12. Place the Daystar torsion key in the torsion bar cross-
member, matching the same orientation as the original
key. Slide the torsion bar back through the crossmember
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13. Using the same precautions and procedures that were
used during removal, load the torsion bar enough to in-
stall the nut block using the appropriate puller tool.
Place the nut block back in the crossmember and start
the adjuster bolt. Tighten the adjuster bolt to the same
exposed length noted during disassembly. Unload the
remove the pulled tool.
14. Disconnect the shock at lower mount and remove the
stock shock mount and replace it with the extended
shock mount with the tall half mounted inward.
15. Double check the installation
16. Reinstall the driver and passenger tires and wheels.
17. Remove jack stands and lower the truck back on the
ground remove all jacks and jack stands from under
The vehicle.
18. Manually bounce the front of the vehicle several times
enough to settle the suspension.
19. Measure the ride height on each side. To raise the height,
tighten the torsion bar adjuster bolt; to lower ride height,
lessen the adjuster bolt. The torsion key is capable of in-
creasing the ride height 1-1/2” (mid-size) to 2” (full-
size) over factory specifications. Do not increase ride
height above the specification.
20. Torque all bolts in the installation this leveling kit to fac-
tory specs.
21. Torque the lug nuts to 85 ft lbs. using an x pattern.
! Caution have an alignment professional check and
Adjust the alignment to factory specifications.
22. With the vehicle on the ground cycle the steering
Wheel side to side and inspect suspension components,
Brake lines and tires to ensure there are not any cleara-
nce issues. Bounce suspension to assure front suspen-
sion operates freely, brake lines retain proper slack at