Skyjacker SDL250 User Manual
Insta l l ation instructions f o r
INSTA L L ATION INSTRUCTIONS
F O R
Adjustable Drag Link
#SDL250
Drop Pitman Arm #FA325
Drop Pitman Arm
#SA40
Application Information
Year Vehicle Model Lift Required Product
77 1/2-79 F250 4WD Low Boy 2-3 FA325 Pitman Arm
3-4 SDL250 Drag Link
5-7 Both - FA325 Pitman Arm and SDL250 Drag Link
Read these instructions thoroughly and completely before beginning the installation. Refer to the dia-
gram below to aid ln the removal and install tion of these products. If you are unsure of which product is
needed or recommended for your vehicle or you have any questions, call out technical assistance line
at 318-388-0816.
The amount of lift stated above is measured at the center of the front axle.
NOTE: This diagram is shown
for models equipped with Dana
60 front axles. On Dana 44
axles, the #SDL250 drag link
installs from the bottom of
steering arm on axle housing
instead of the top as shown in
the diagram at left
.
SDL250 Drag Link
FA325 Pitman Arm
2 Additional
Drop
Instructions for SDL250 Adjustable Drag Link
1.
Place a jack under left front (driver s side) of vehicle, and jack up until tire is clear of the ground. Place jack stand
under axle supporting it securely, and remove left front tire.
2.
Starting at the pitman arm end of the drag link, remove cotter pin and loosen the nut (Do Not remove nut at this
time). Now on the steering arm end of drag link, follow the same procedure.
3.
If you have a pickle fork tool proceed to remove drag link and skip to step 6. Else continue through steps 4 and 5.
4.
Using a ball pein hammer, strike the side of the pitman arm on the end by the drag link until drag link drops down. (If
you have a second hammer, you may find it helpful to hold it on the opposite side of the pitman arm serving as a
back up.)