Skyjacker T422 - Manual (Page 8)

If installing a Softride “System” w/ new Rear Springs, Skip To Step # 28.
26. Block Installation: Place the rear lift blocks in position on the axle making sure the pin in the
block is in the hole of the axle housing. Note: The short end of the block goes toward the front of
the vehicle so that the pinion will be rolled upward toward transfer case.
27. Raise the axle housing up until the pins in the spring aligns and seats in the holes in the blocks.
28. New Spring Installation: Remove the spring eye bolts and remove original springs from
vehicle. Install the new SOFTRIDE springs into original mounts.
29. Raise the axle housing up until the pins in the spring aligns and seats into the mounting pad on
the axle. Reinstall emergency brake cable, keeping cable under spring.
30. Re-mount the axle to the springs using the existing spring plates and the new U-Bolts using the
nylon lock nuts. Torque U-Bolts to only 85-90 Ft. Lbs.
31. Install new rear Skyjacker Shocks, and tires then lower vehicle to the ground.
Notes:
* Check front drive shaft at lower half of clamshell to
assure proper clearance, and grind if necessary. (See
Arrow in Photo #20).
* After installation is completed, double check that all nuts
and bolts are tight. (Do not retighten nuts where loctite
was used).
* After driving the first 50 miles, retorque all nuts and
especially bolts, torque again after another 100 miles
and periodically thereafter.
* Measure from center of Eccentric adjuster bolt to the
ground to ensure proper ride height.
* During alignment, the inner and outer tie rod ends on each side may need to be pulled out of
adjusting sleeve and cut 1/2” off tie rod ends so proper adjustment can be achieved.
* When installing larger tires and wheels, check for clearance of upper A-Arm.
Torques Specifications:
Photo #20
IT422/432 Pg 8
A-Arm Drop Bracket Bolts...........................100’ Lbs.
Crossmember Bolts.......................................45’ Lbs.
Eccentric Bolts.............................................103’ Lbs.
Inner Differential Bolts...................................70’ Lbs.
Passenger Differential Bolts..........................70’ Lbs.
Driver Differential Bolts..................................70’ Lbs.
Tapered Spindle Sleeve Bolt.......................100’ Lbs.
Spindle to Upper Ball Joint..........................105’ Lbs.
Tie Rod Ends.................................................67’ Lbs.
U-Bolts.......................................................85-90’ Lbs.
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