Skyjacker TJ403BPM User Manual
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17. Remove the OEM lower links & replace the OEM lower links with the
new Skyjacker extended lower links (One side at a time). (See Photo
# 10)
Note: Only start these bolts & nuts, do not tighten at this time.
Once both lower links are installed, tighten each lower link being sure
to realign the marks on the eccentric cams.
18. Place a jack under the OEM transfer case crossmember & remove
the four screws that mount the transfer case pivot assembly from the
body of the vehicle.
Note: It will be necessary to roll the floor mat
back to gain access to the OEM bolts.
19. Remove the three bolts on each side of the
transfer case skid plate & lower it down enough to
install the new Skyjacker square tube spacers
between the skid plate & the frame.
Note: 97-02
TJ models use the 1/2" x 3" flat socket head
tapered bolts supplied & 03-06 TJ models will use
the 12mm x 80mm flat socket tapered head bolts
supplied. Apply a few drops of supplied thread
lock compound on the bolt threads prior to
installing. Tighten the bolts to 75-80 ft.lbs. (See
Photo # 11)
Note: On 03-06 TJ models equipped with an engine skid plate,
remove the two engine skid plate bolts. Install the small square
tube spacers at the mounting points on the frame rails, along
with the 12mm bolts supplied.
20. Install the new Skyjacker transfer case linkage pivot drop
bracket to the OEM pivot bracket using the OEM hardware.
Using the two 1/4" x 1" bolts with a flat washer & self-locking
nut, bolt the ball swivel bracket (See Arrow in Photo # 12) to
the new Skyjacker drop bracket
Note: The bracket has two sets of
holes. The bottom holes are for 4" lifts as shown & the upper holes
are for 2 1/2" lifts. Placing the pivot bracket back in location & start
the end of the rod through the ball swivel. Bolt the bracket back into
location with the OEM hardware. (See Photo # 13)
Rear Installation:
1. Place a floor jack under the rear axle & raise the vehicle. Place jack
stands under the frame ahead of the lower link bracket to support the
vehicle.
2. Remove the rear tires & OEM rear shocks.
3. Remove the OEM rear track bar & OEM sway bar end link bolts at the axle.
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