Skyjacker 7156 - Manual (Page 3)

7. Install the new Skyjacker non-tapered stud into the top of the new
steering stabilizer bracket. Install the supplied 5/8 hourglass
bushings & boot onto the new Skyjacker steering stabilizer.
8. Attach the new Skyjacker steering stabilizer onto the new studs
using the supplied washers & nuts. (See Photo # 4)
important Notes:
• Part # 7154 is designed to work on vehicles with a 4” or 8.5" suspension lift. When installing on an
8.5”, the new steering stabilizer & stud will mount to the bottom of the new frame bracket. Part #
7156 is designed to work on vehicles with a 6” suspension lift.
Final Notes:
• After the installation is complete, double check that all nuts & bolts are tight. Refer to the following
chart for the proper torque specifications. (Do not retighten the nuts & bolts where thread lock
compound was used.)
• Cycle the steering of the vehicle left to right & check all parts for adequate clearance.
• After the first 100 miles, check all of the hardware for the proper torque & periodically thereafter.
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Photo # 4
ToRque SPeCiFiCATioNS
iNCH SYSTeM
Bolt Size Grade 5 Grade 8
5/16 15 FT LB 20 FT LB
3/8 30 FT LB 35 FT LB
7/16 45 FT LB 60 FT LB
1/2 65 FT LB 90 FT LB
9/16 95 FT LB 130 FTLB
5/8 135 FT LB 175 FT LB
3/4 185 FT LB 280 FT LB
MeTRiC SYSTeM
Bolt Size Class 8.8 Class 10.9
6MM 5 FT LB 9 FT LB
8MM 18 FT LB 23 FT LB
10MM 32 FT LB 45 FT LB
12 MM 55 FT LB 75 FT LB
14MM 85 FT LB 120 FT LB
16MM 130 FT LB 165 FT LB
18MM 170 FT LB 240 FT LB
• The above specifications are not to be used when the bolt is being installed with a bushing.