Tuff Country 16961 - GM 2006 K1500 4wd 6 kit (w/factory air shocks) - Manual

Part # 16961
2006 Chevy or GMC 1500
Equipped with air ride shocks
Strong 6”suspension system
Parts contained in Box 1 of 3
Part #
Description Qty.
16955-16 Front cross member 1
16955-17 Rear cross member 1
16955-18 6” integrating skid plate 1
16955-10 Front lateral compression arms 2
81350 Rear add-a-leaf / kit box 1
16957NB Hardware box 1
Parts contained in Box 2 of 3
Part #
Description Qty.
DSDIFF-01 DS differential relocation bracket 1
16955-06 PS differential relocation bracket 1
TBD99-01 Torsion bar cross member bracket 2
16965-05 DS front shock relocation bracket 1
16965-06 PS front shock relocation bracket 1
16965-13 DS/PS rear shock relocation bracket 2
16955-11 Rear lateral compression arm mounts 2
BL402 4” rear lifted block 2
5U-9262S 9/16” x 2 3/4” x 12 5/8” square u-bolts 4
916NW Hardware bag 1
16957PL Hardware bag 1
16957SL Hardware bag 1
14959NB1 Hardware bag 1
9804 1” axle spacers 2
S10120 DS differential sleeve 1
16961INST Instruction manual (customer copy) 1
16961INST Instruction manual (Installer copy) 1
MIRRORHANGER
Rear view mirror hanger 1
WARNINGDECAL
Warning decal 1
DECAL Window sticker 1
Parts contained in Box 3 of 3
Part #
Description Qty.
16955-01M Driver side knuckle 1
16955-02M Passenger side knuckle 1
Congratulations on your selection to purchase a Tuff
Country EZ-Ride Suspension System. We at Tuff
Country are proud to offer a high quality product at the
industries most competitive pricing. Thank you for
your confidence in us, and our product.
Before installation begins, it is the customers/installers
responsibility to make sure that all parts are on hand.
If any parts are missing, please feel free to call one of
our customer service representatives @ (801)
280-2777.
Installation manual
Strong 6” suspension system
2006 Chevy or GMC 1500
Equipped with air ride shocks
Part # 16961
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Important customer information:
Tuff Country EZ-Ride Suspension highly recommends
that a qualified and/or certified mechanic performs
this installation.
If you desire to return your vehicle to stock, it is the
customers responsibility to save all stock hardware.
This vehicles reaction and handling characteristics
may differ from standard cars and/or trucks.
Modifications to improve and/or enhance off road
performance may raise the intended center of gravity.
Extreme caution must be utilized when encountering
driving conditions which may cause vehicle imbalance
or loss of control. DRIVE SAFELY! Avoid abrupt
maneuvers, such as sudden sharp turns which could
cause a roll over, resulting in serious injury or death.
It is the customers responsibility to make sure that a
re-torque is performed on all hardware associated with
this suspension system after the first 100 miles of
installation. It is also the customers responsibility to
do a complete re-torque after every 3000 miles or after
every off road use.
After the original installation, Tuff Country EZ-Ride
Suspension also recommends having the alignment
checked every 6 months to ensure proper tracking,
proper wear on tires and front end components. Tuff
Country EZ-Ride Suspension takes no responsibility
for abuse, improper installation or improper
suspension maintenance.
It is the responsibility of the customer or the
mechanic to wear safety glasses at all times when
performing this installation.
It is the customers/installers responsibility to read
and understand all steps before installation begins.
OEM manual should be used as a reference guide.
Make sure to use lock tite on all new and stock
hardware associated with this installation.
The Tuff Country EZ-Ride Suspension product safety
label that is included in your kit box must be installed
inside the cab in plain view of all occupants.