Synergy 8583-02/3 - Front Lower Control Long Arms for Dodge - Manual (Page 2)

arm, counter clockwise to lengthen it. Same as you would thread a bolt into the arm. The arms are left
and right specific. The Johnny joint goes at the frame end with the pinch bolt bungs pointed up.
2) Use the factory control arm hardware at the axle and the 5/8-11 UNC x 4.5” long bolt provided with the
8581 kit at the bracket. Use a washer under both the bolt head and stover nut. Install all hardware. Do
not fully tighten at this time.
3) Adjust control arm length by turning adjuster sleeve with the arm fully installed. Do not remove the
control arm and unthread the forged joint by hand.
4) We recommend the following control arm lengths for proper caster settings and axle placement.
Stock Height Vehicles
 Lower Control arm = 34-1/8”
 Upper Control arm = 32-3/8”
 Factory = 38-7/8”
3” Lifted Vehicles
 Lower Control arm = 34-1/4”
 Upper Control arm = 32-3/4”
 TB length = 39-1/8”
6” Lifted Vehicles
 Lower Control arm = 34-1/2”
 Upper Control arm = 32-3/4”
 TB Length = 39-7/16”
 NOTE – 2-1/2” Bump Stop Spacer required
5) With control arms lengths set, torque control arm bolts as follows:
 Lower Control Arm bolt at axle (18mm) = 160 ft-lbs
 Lower Control Arm bolt at axle (16mm) = 145 ft-lbs