Synergy 8022-X - Jeep JK Synergy Stage 2 Suspension System - Manual (Page 7)

Figure 7-1 Figure 7-2
8. INSTALL DRAGLINK
• You have two options for flipping the draglink to the top of the knuckle, 1) Ream the
tapered hole from the top if you have the correct tie rod end reamer (1 ½” per ft) or 2)
Purchase the tie rod flip adapter (PPM-800102-01) and drill the steering arm to a 7/8”
straight hole.
• Using the tapered reamer and a hand drill, ream the factory steering knuckle from the
top to a diameter of .760”, measured to the large end (top) of the taper.
• If using the flip adapter, drill the steering arm tie rod hole thru with a 7/8” drill bit
Figure 8-1; insert the adapter into the hole from the top Figure 8-2.
• Coat the threads of the un-bent end of the new draglink liberally with anti-seize and
thread onto the factory pitman arm tie rod end. Leave about 1” of thread exposed on the
tie rod end. If the tie rod is difficult to install, you can wedge the pinch bolt tube open
using a chisel or similar tool.
• Install the tie rod end to the steering knuckle hole from the top. Use the supplied boot
and castle nut. Tighten the castle nut to 50 ft-lbs or more to align the cotter pin hole.
Insert cotter pin and bend the ends over.
• Align the draglink so the bend is flat and towards the front. See Figure 8-3
Tighten the pinch bolt on the pitman arm tie rod end to 50 ft-lbs. Wait to tighten the
adjuster sleeve pinch bolt until the steering wheel is centered.