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How to Install ProRYDE 2 in. to 3 in. Adjustable Front Leveling Kit on your Silverado
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STEP 1: On a flat, level
surface, MEASURE preinstallation
ride height,
FRONT & REAR, and write
down measurements.
Front (L)____________
Front (R)____________
Rear (L)_____________
Rear (R)_____________
STEP 2: Position vehicle on a stable, flat surface or automotive lift. Suspend front wheels, lifting by the frame. Secure with jack stands & wheel chocks. Be sure engine is turned OFF and vehicle is in PARK.
STEP 3: Disconnect ABS/ vacuum line brackets from spindle/upper control arms.
STEP 4: Remove Brake Line Bracket where it is connected to the upper control arm.
STEP 5: Disconnect lower sway bar links at the control arm.
STEP 6: Loosen, but don’t completely remove outer tie rod nuts.
STEP 7: Loosen, but don’t completely remove ball joint nut.
STEP 8: Break Outer Tie Rod & Ball Joint from their tapers using tools specific to this procedure. CAREFULLY, while supporting the spindle assembly, completely remove Ball Joint & Tie Rod Nut.
STEP 9: Disconnect & remove lower strut mounting bolts.
STEP 10: Remove three (3) upper strut bolts. CAUTION: BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL TO SUPPORT STRUT ASSEMBLY WHEN REMOVING UPPER STRUT NUTS!
STEP 11: The Strut/Spring assembly is heavy and can cause injury to technician or damage to other componets if released too quickly! Remove the OE Coilover/Strut assemblies.
STEP 12: Install supplied tear-resistant Nylon Bearing to top of each inner adjustment screw.
STEP 13: IMPORTANT Make sure LiftMachine turns freely before tightening nuts.
STEP 14: Install new adjustable LIFTmachine spacer to upper strut & tighten reusing OE nuts (removed in step 10).
STEP 15: IMPORTANT! Be sure the Threaded Adjustment Screw Rotates FREELY after securing kit to the OEM strut. If not, slightly loosen the three upper stud nuts and reposition the Threaded Adjustment Screw slightly UPWARD. Re-torque upper stud nuts to manufacturer’s specifications and recheck that the Threaded Adjustment Screw now rotates properly for adjustment after installation.
STEP 16: Trim OE studs flush with top of each OE nut.
STEP 17: Install the Top Connection Plate ONLY, studs directed UPWARD into position in the strut tower, and secure with the OEM stud nuts. Torque stud nuts to OEM specifications.
STEP 18: Reinstall strut assembly, making sure to orientate the OE tapered spacer properly. The Threaded Inner Adjustment Screw should be threaded down in the most compact position for easiest reinstallation. TIP: The use of a pry bar against the lower control arm will help in the reinstallation of the strut assembly.
STEP 19: Install Large 1-1/4-12 Adjustment Locking Jam Nut included with this kit and tighten until snug to Top Connection Plate. Install Snap Ring included with this kit.
STEP 20: Reinstall lower strut bolts and torque to manufacturer~s specifications.
STEP 21: Reinstall upper ball joint nut, outer tie rod nut & sway bar nut. TIP: the use of a bottle jack may assist in reassembly of the ball joint to the knuckle. Torque to manufacturer~s specifications.
STEP 22: Reconnect ABS sensor wire. It may be necessary to reroute wire to inside of upper control arm. Reconnect brake line & bracket.
STEP 23: Reinstall tire/ wheel assembly, and check that ALL suspension components and lug nuts have been properly torqued to manufacturer’s specs. Lower the vehicle, jounce suspension and measure ride height of EACH SIDE of the vehicle. Measure from the bottom of the wheel/rim to the lip of the fender.
STEP 24: IMPORTANT! ADJUSTING FRONT RIDE HEIGHT AFTER INSTALLATION.
1) Lift vehicle by the frame, allowing wheels to hang freely. Secure using jack stands & wheel chocks.
2) Loosen the Large Adjustment Locking Jam Nut several complete turns.
3) Using a standard 1/2” ratchet, engage the 1/2” Threaded Adjuster at the TOP of the new lift kit.
4) Turn COUNTER-CLOCKWISE to INCREASE ride height, and CLOCKWISE to DECREASE ride height.
5) Each full turn of the Threaded Adjuster will result in approximately 1/4” of ride height change.
6) Each 1/2 turn of the Threaded Adjuster will result in approximately 1/8” of ride height change.
LOWER THE VEHICLE, JOUNCE SUSPENSION, AND MEASURE RIDE HEIGHT. BE SURE VEHICLE IS LEVEL FROM SIDE-TO-SIDE AND AT THE DESIRED RIDE HEIGHT, MAKING ADDITIONAL ADJUSTMENTS AS REQUIRED. RETORQUE ALL FASTENERS TO OEM SPECS.
IMPORTANT! RETIGHTEN THE LARGE 1-1/40-12 TOP JAM NUT AFTER FINAL ADJUSTMENTS ARE MADE.
STEP 25: Perform a complete wheel alignment, utilizing a Certified Alignment Technician with experience working on lifted vehicles.
STEP 26: ADJUST HEADLIGHTS to accommodate new front ride height position.
Before:
After:
IMPORTANT! Check all fasteners for proper torque. Check to insure there is adequate clearance between all rotating, mobile, fixed and heated members. Check steering for interference and proper working order. Test brake system.
