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How to Install ReadyLIFT Front High Steer Kit for 3-4.5 in. Lift (07-18 Wrangler JK) on your Jeep Wrangler
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Safety Warning: Suspension systems or components that enhance the on and off-road performance of your vehicle may cause it to handle differently than it did from the factory. Extreme care must be used to prevent loss of control or vehicle rollover during abrupt maneuvers. Always operate your vehicle at reduced speeds to ensure your ability to con-trol your vehicle under all driving conditions. Failure to drive safely may result in serious injury or death to driver and passengers. Driver and passengers must ALWAYS wear your seat belts, avoid quick sharp turns and other sudden ma-neuvers. ReadyLIFT Suspension Inc. does not recommend the combined use of suspension lifts, body lifts, or other lift-ing devices. You should never operate your vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Constant maintenance is required to keep your vehicle safe. Thoroughly inspect your vehicle before and after every off-road use.
Installation Warning: All steps and procedures described in these instructions were performed while the vehicle was properly supported on a two post vehicle lift with safety jacks. Use caution during all disassembly and assembly steps to insure suspension components are not over extended causing damage to any vehicle components and parts included in this kit. Included instructions are guidelines only for recommended procedures and are not meant to be definitive. In-staller is responsible to insure a safe and controllable vehicle after performing modifications.
ReadyLIFT Suspension Inc. recommends the use of an OE Service Manual for model/year of vehicle when disassembly and assembly of factory and related components. Unless otherwise specified, tighten all bolts and fasteners to standard torque specifications listed within the OE Service Manual, or as referenced in the torque specification list provided in these instructions.
Suspension components that use rubber or urethane bushings should be tightened with the vehicle at normal ride height. This will prevent premature wear or failure of the bushing and maintain ride comfort. Larger tire and wheel combinations may increase leverage on suspension, steering, and related components. Due to payload options and ini-tial ride height variances, the amount of lift is a base figure. Final ride height dimensions may vary in accordance to original vehicle ride height. Always measure the vehicle ride height prior to beginning installation.
Bill of Materials
The Bill of Materials represents the component contents of this kit. All hardware is of the highest grade and the components are manufactured to exacting specifications for a trouble free installation.
1. Place the vehicle on level ground.
2. Lift the vehicle, supporting both the frame and front axle.
3. Remove the front wheels.
4. Remove the steering drag link from the axle, then loosen the coupler.
5. Remove the steering damper from the axle.
6. Remove the tie rod from the passenger side.
7. Remove the sway bar end links from the axle.
8. Remove the track bar from the axle side.
9. Install the passenger side front axle bracket to the inside of the pocket. Leave the hardware loose.
10. Install the passenger side front axle bracket to the outside of the
pocket.
11. Insert the spacer in between the both brackets. Then tighten down all installed hardware and washers.
12. Install the u-bolt over the axle and into the bracket. Using the hardware provided torque down to 22 ft. lbs.
13. Attention: If you are using Extended length Sway Bar End link's the driver side bracket will not be used. If Stock Length Sway Bar End links will be used continue instructions with step 14.
14. Install drivers side sway bar end ink extension bracket
15. Reattach the track bar to the bracket Using the OEM Hardware. You may need to use a ratchet strap to pull the axle over. Once track bar is installed, torque hardware.
16. Re–install the sway bar end links.
If using Extended length end links reattach to stock mounting location.
If using Stock lengths End links you would attach the end link to the new mounting hole on the Supplied Bracket.
17. Install the steering damper to the axle on passenger side. Add the spacer between mounting bracket and the damper with supplied hardware.
18. Installing the high steer drag link.
19. Drill out the draglink mounting location on the axle to a 7/8” hole.
20. After the hole is drilled out insert the bung into the hole.
21. Install the drag link to the axle and torque down.
22. Reinstall the wheels onto the vehicle and set back onto the ground.
23. With the vehicle back on the ground, check the steering wheel to ensure it is aligned straight with the wheels.
24. Adjust the steering drag link until it is straight with the vehicles wheels
if needed. Then tighten down the adjustment coupler.
Final Checks & Adjustments
Post Installation Warnings: Once the vehicle is lowered to the ground, check all parts which have rubber or urethane components to insure proper torque. Torque wheels to factory specs. Move vehicle backwards and forwards a short distance to allow suspension components to adjust. Turn the front wheels completely left then right and verify adequate tire, wheel, brake line, and ABS wire clearance. Test and inspect steering, brake and suspension components for tightness and proper operation. In-spect brakes hoses and ABS lines for adequate slack at full extension. Failure to perform the post in-spection checks may result in vehicle component damage and/or personal injury or death to driver and/ or passengers. Test drive vehicle and re-check the torque of all fasteners and re-torque wheels on vehi-cle. Re-adjust headlamps.
Vehicle Handling Warning: Vehicles with larger tires and wheels will handle differently than stock vehicles. Take time to familiarize yourself with the handling of your vehicle.
Wheel Alignment/Headlamp Adjustment:
It is necessary to have a proper and professional wheel alignment performed by a certified alignment technician. Align the vehicle to factory specifications. It is recommended that your vehicle alignment be checked after any off-road driving. In addition to your vehicle alignment, for your safety and others, it is necessary to check and adjust your vehicle head-lamps for proper aim and alignment
Vehicle Re-Torque and Safety Inspection:
Upon completion of all services and adjustments performed on your vehicle, and within 50 miles of driv-ing, check to ensure all fasteners and hardware are properly torqued to specification as noted in the vehicles factory service manual or the torque chart included.
