12
6)
Insert nut brackets (176137) inside the
crossmember as shown in illustration 16. Align nut
brackets over the drilled holes for 2WD vehicles and
over the existing holes for 4WD vehicles.
7)
Apply thread lock and insert a 1.00” bolt with
washer (from kit 860474) through the slotted hole in
bracket 176138. Loosely attach bracket to
crossmember by threading the bolt into the nut
bracket. Repeat for other side.
8)
Attach the aft braces to the installed brackets
with the hardware from kit 860474. See illustration
16.
9)
Tighten the aft brace mounting bolts to 80 FT-
LBS then the bracket to crossmember bolts to 65 FT-
LBS.
10)
If applicable, cut the corner of the skid plate to
avoid contact with the aft brace bracket. Reinstall the
transfer case skid plate.
11)
Install front wheels and lower vehicle to
ground. Tighten the lug nuts to 140 ft. lbs.
12)
Tighten the lower control arm pivot bolts to
107 ft. lbs. Tighten the sway bar end link bolts to 22
ft. lbs.
REAR SUSPENSION
A
DD
-A-L
EAF
&
R
ISER
B
LOCK
I
NSTALLATION
1)
Chock front wheels. Raise the rear of the
vehicle and support the frame with jack stands.
Remove the rear wheels.
2)
Support the rear axle assembly with a floor
jack. Remove both rear shock absorbers. Do not
reuse OEM shock absorbers.
3)
With the axle still being supported, remove the
anchor plate, U-bolts, and spacer. See illustration 17.
4)
Carefully lower the rear axle and remove the
original riser block. Do not allow the axle to hang by
any hoses or cables.
Illus. 17
5)
Clamp the spring assembly securely together
with two C-clamps as shown in illustration 18.
Illus. 18
6)
Loosen the nut and remove the center bolt. If
necessary, hold the head of the center bolt with
locking pliers. Do not remove the spring clips.
7)
Carefully remove the C-clamps and set the
helper spring aside.
8)
Apply a small amount of grease to the top ends
of Rancho Add-A-Leaf RS331.
9)
Place the Add-A-Leaf under the spring pack
and reinstall the helper spring. Temporarily, secure
the assembly together with a 3/8" x 7.5" bolt and nut