Hell Bent Steel 2004-2012 Ford F150 2WD / 4WD 3 Leveling Kit - Manual

HELL BENT STEEL, INC - INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
2.5” AND 3” FRONT LEVELING SYSTEM FOR FORD F150 - PN: 220-250-001 & 220-300-001
www.hellbentsteel.com
IMPORTANT NOTES:
220-000-1001
01/09
Please read before beginning installation. OEM Manual should be
used as a reference.
It is highly recommended that a certified mechanic perform this
installation.
Read and understand all the instructions before beginning
installation.
Use Locktite® on all bolts associated with this installation.
Torque Specifications:
Shock Absorber Rod Nut …………………………….. 22 ft-lbs
Shock Absorber-to-Lower Arm Nut and Bolt……….. 351 ft-lbs
Stabilizer Bar-to-Link Nut ……………………………. 98 ft-lbs
Tie-Rod End Nut ………………………………………111 ft-lbs
Upper Ball Joint Nut…………………………………… 85 ft-lbs
If you desire to return the vehicle to stock, make sure to save all the
stock components.
WARNING: IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
THAT A CERTIFIED MECHANIC PERFORM
THIS INSTALLATION.
IMPORTANT CUSTOMER INFORMATION:
This vehicle’s reaction and handling characteristics may differ from
that of standard cars and/or trucks. Modifications to improve off road
performance may raise the vehicle’s intended center of gravity.
Extreme caution must be utilized when encountering driving
conditions that may cause vehicle imbalance or loss of control.
DRIVE SAFELY! Avoid abrupt maneuvers, such as sharp turns,
hich could cause a roll over, resulting in serious injury or death. w
It is the customer’s responsibility to make sure a re-torque is
performed on all hardware associated with this suspension system
after the first 100 miles. It is also the customer’s responsibility to do
a complete re-torque after every 1000 miles or after every off road use.
After the original installation, it is recommended to have the alignment
checked by a certified alignment technician that is experienced with
lifted vehicles. Also the alignment should be checked every 6 months
to ensure proper tracking, proper wear on tires and front-end
components. The responsibility for abuse, improper installation, or
improper suspension maintenance is solely that of the customer.
NOTICE:
It is the responsibility of the customer or the mechanic to wear safety
glasses at all times when working with air tools.
Please follow all the instructions carefully.
Before installation begins, drive the vehicle and inspect it to make sure
that there are not any uncommon sounds or frame damage.
Front End Installation:
1. To begin installation,
block the rear tires of
the vehicle so that the
vehicle is stable and
can’t roll backwards.
Safely lift the front of
the vehicle and support
the frame with jack
stands. Place jack
stands on both the
driver and the p
sides of the vehicle.
Next remove the wheel
from both sides.
assenger
s
2. Remove the upper strut mounts with a 15-mm wrench or
.
m socket. Using a ball
cket. Use an
socket. You will need a socket to remove the far strut mount
3. Remove the sway bar lower link pin bolt from the bottom of
the control arm with an 18 mm socket.
4. Disconnect the tie rod end with a 21 m
peen hammer or impact tool, hit the steering knuckle (not the tie
rod) until the tie rod pops out. If you use a tie rod pickle fork, be
careful not to cut the tie rod boot. A severed tie rod boot will
allow dirt and moisture to damage the tie rod end.
5. Remove the upper ball joint nut with a 21 mm so
impact tool or ball peen hammer and hit the steering knuckle
until the upper control arm pops out.