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22. Locate the OEM brake line bracket on the frame rail. Remove the 

OEM bracket from the frame rail & install the new Skyjacker drop 

bracket at this position. Attach the new bracket to the frame rail 

using the OEM hardware. Attach the OEM brake line bracket to 

the new bracket using the 1/4" x 1” fine thread bolts, washers, & 

nuts. (See Photo # 14)

23. Attach the brake rotor & brake caliper to the new steering knuckle 

using the OEM hardware.

24. Install the new Skyjacker sway bar drop brackets. Attach to the 

OEM mount on the frame using the OEM hardware. Attach the 

sway bar to the new brackets using the 7/16" x 1 1/2” fine thread 

bolts, washers, & nuts. The brackets will install with the open 

      portion towards the inside of the vehicle & the pointed end 

towards the rear. Attach the sway bar links to the lower A-arms 

using the OEM hardware. (See Photo # 15)

25. With the front end complete, (See Photo #16). Install the tires /

wheels & lower the vehicle to the ground.

Rear Installation

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26. Raise the rear of the vehicle & support the frame rails using jack 

stands. Remove the rear shocks using a 15mm & 18mm socket. 

(See Photo # 17) Remove the rear u-bolts using a 21mm socket. 

Disconnect the rear brake line bracket from the frame rail.

      If installing rear add-a-leafs, skip to Step 

#32

Rear Spring Installation:

 Part # FR44S

29. To allow for the axle to lower down far enough to install the new 

Skyjacker rear leaf springs, the fuel filler extension must be 

      disconnected from the bed. These bolts are located behind the 

fuel door. The fuel extension clamp is located on the outside of 

the driver side frame rail & must also be disconnected. (See 

Photo # 18)

Photo # 15

Photo # 16

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Photo # 14

Photo # 17

Photo # 18

Summary of Contents for F4621A

Page 1: ...visible Using a measuring tape measure the front rear both sides from the ground up to the center of the fender opening above the axle Record this information below for future reference Driver Side Front Passenger Side Front Driver Side Rear Passenger Side Rear IMPORTANT NOTES This lift is determined from the amount of lift to the front of the vehicle while only lifting the rear to a position leve...

Page 2: ...E WASHER 8 HB F462 CM F462 CROSSMEMBERS ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY 18X150MMB 18MM X 150MM BOLT 10 9 4 34SAEW 3 4 SAE WASHER 8 18MMN 18MM 2 5TPI NYLON LOCKNUT 4 12X512FTB 1 2 X 5 1 2 FINE THREAD BLT 4 12SAEW 1 2 SAE WASHER 8 12FTN 1 2 20 FINE N I LOCK NUT 4 CS4530 CRUSH SLEEVE F462FCM S 1 CS3980 CRUSH SLEEVE F462RCM S 2 14X150MMBG5 14MM X 150MM 8 8 1 916SAEW 9 16 SAE WASHERS 2 14MMN 14MM NYLON INSERT LOC...

Page 3: ...ack under the lower control arm s front cross member raise the vehicle Place jack stands under the frame rails behind the front wheel wells lower the frame onto the jack stands 2 Remove the front tires wheels using a 22mm socket Remove the brake caliper using a 13mm wrench See Photo 1 It will not be necessary to remove the brake line from the brake caliper Simply wire it out of the way until reass...

Page 4: ...mm bolts washers nuts See Photo 5 Be sure to use the crush sleeves Part CS3980 along with the 18mm bolts between the OEM A arm mount 10 Before installing the new Skyjacker front cross member insert the crush sleeve Part CS4530 into the front frame rail See Photo 6 11 Install the new Skyjacker front cross member using the 18mm x150mm bolts washers nuts See Photo 7 12 Install the 14mm x150MM bolt wa...

Page 5: ...8 Attach to the lower A arm using the OEM hardware Ford Torque Specifications for this bolt is 351 Ft Lbs 19 It will be necessary to have the OEM spindle pressed out of the OEM steering knuckle by a qualified machine shop Once the spindle is pressed out apply anti seize compound press the spindle into the new Skyjacker steering knuckle See Photo 12 Note A 10 000 lb shop press will be needed for th...

Page 6: ... end towards the rear Attach the sway bar links to the lower A arms using the OEM hardware See Photo 15 25 With the front end complete See Photo 16 Install the tires wheels lower the vehicle to the ground Rear Installation 26 Raise the rear of the vehicle support the frame rails using jack stands Remove the rear shocks using a 15mm 18mm socket See Photo 17 Remove the rear u bolts using a 21mm sock...

Page 7: ... add a leafs properly you must use two large C clamps to contain the elastic potential energy in a leaf spring when the center tie bolts are being removed Attach tighten a C clamp on each end of the leaf spring to hold the leaf spring assembly securely together Using locking pliers to hold the head of the two center bolts loosen remove With care slowly loosen remove the C clamps See Photo 22 33 In...

Page 8: ...ings Have a qualified alignment center realign the front end to the factory specifications Retorque all the bolts after the first 100 miles Seat Belts Save Lives Please Wear Your Seat Belt 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 ...

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