Daystar KJ09160bk - Manual (Page 2)

KJ09158BK
Jeep TJ 1-3/4” Lift Kit with Shock Absorbers Instructions
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Instruction Sheet P20461
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Rear Instructions
1. Jack the rear of the vehicle with the floor jack under the differential and place
jack stands under the frame just in front of the lower control arm frame
mounts. Leave the jack stands high enough to let the floor jack down and still
have the rear tires suspended in the air. Keep the floor jack under the
differential with slight pressure for support.
TJ Rear
Figure 1
Figure 2
2. Remove the rear tires and wheels.
3. Disconnect the sway bar end links from the differential. See figure 1.
4. Remove and discard the shock absorbers but save the hardware for re-use.
See figure 2.
5. Disconnect the rear track arm at the axle.
6. Lower the rear differential so that the springs come loose. Make sure to
watch the brake line, lowering too far could cause damage.
Figure 3
7. Remove the rear coil springs and the bump stops from the bump stop
mounting cups. See figure 3.
8. Remove the bump stop mounting cup. See figure 4.
9. Install the coil spring spacer onto the upper mount and reinstall the bump
stop mounting cup. See figure 5.
10. Install the bump stops and reinstall the coil spring in the same location as
removed.
11. Raise the rear differential and make sure that the coil springs are in their
saddles.
Figure 4 12. Reconnect the rear track arm and the rear lower sway bar end links.
13. Assembly the bushings, sleeves, and shock boots for the rear shocks. Install
them using the factory hardware.
14. Install the tires and wheels. Lower the vehicle to the ground.
15. Torque all bolts to factory specifications and recheck after 500 miles.
WARNING
This vehicle has been modified to enhance its performance. The steering, braking
and handling of this vehicle will differ from standard passenger cars and trucks, This
vehicle handles differently from an ordinary vehicle in driving conditions which may occur
on streets, highways and off road.
Avoid unnecessary abrupt maneuvers, sudden stops, sharp turns and other driving
conditions that could cause loss of control, possibly leading to a roll over or other
accident that could result in serious injury or death to driver and passengers.
If larger tires are installed the speedometer will read lower than the vehicles actual
speed.
DRIVE WITH CARE, REDUCE SPEED
AND WEAR SEAT BELTS AT ALL TIMES.
This kit should be installed by a professional mechanic.
Figure 5