This suspension kit consists of all parts necessary to make a successful installation onto your Vehicle. All parts have been tested thoroughly. Please make sure you take all necessary safety precautions while fitting the kit.
Note: you should first read these instructions carefully and then take all parts out of the box and pre-assemble them as far as possible before fitting them onto your vehicle.
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Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle General Information.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector and air line if equipped with Real Time Damping (RTD) .
3. Support the rear axle.
4. Disconnect the RTD sensor ( if equipped). Refer to Rear Position Sensor Replacement -
Electronic Suspension – Left (15 Series) or Rear Position Sensor Replacement -
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27 Aug
Posted by admin as Toyota
It is recommended that this set be professionally installed if you are unfamiliar with this type of work, and a factory service manual be purchased prior to performing any work on your vehicle for proper disassembly, reassembly and torque specs. These instructions are intended for bushing removal and install
of Energy Suspension polyurethane bushings, once you have removed the factory component from your vehicle.
1. Properly support the vehicle on the frame.
2. Remove the lower control arm. (Note: It is easier to remove the one bolt connecting the control arm to the spindle than it is to remove the three bolts that attach the ball joint to the control arm.)
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13 Jul
Posted by admin as Jeep
Kit parts are prefaced by the word kit and appear in bold print. 1. Carefully read all warnings and instructions completely before beginning.
2. Verify all parts have been received in this kit by checking the parts list at the end of this document.
3. Only install this kit on the vehicle for which it is specified. If anytime during the installation you encounter something different from what is outlined in the instructions, call technical support at (928) 636-3175.
4. Park vehicle on a clean, dry, flat, level surface and block tires so vehicle cannot roll in either direction. Adhere to recommendations when replacement fasteners, retainers and keepers are called out in the factory service manual. When re-assembling the vehicle it is recommended Read the rest of this entry »
12 Jul
Posted by admin as Jeep
Installation of a Performance Accessories suspension lift kit will change the center of gravity and the handling characteristics of the vehicle. Because of the higher center of gravity and larger tires, the vehicle will handle and react differently both on and off road. You must drive it safely! Extreme care must be taken to prevent vehicle rollover or loss of control, which could result in serious injury or death. Avoid sudden sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers and always make sure all vehicle occupants have their seat belts fastened.
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A MacPherson strut-type suspension is used. Suspension consists of a vertically mounted strut and coil spring
assembly. Top of strut assembly is mounted to chassis frame; bottom is mounted to a ball joint, bolted to lower
control arm. The steering knuckle/spindle assembly is an integral part of strut. A stabilizer bar connects to
control arms through rubber-mounted links.
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The Secret To Suspensions
At most, you’ve got 4 strips of rubber keeping you connected to the ground. Keep this in mind at all times when considering how a chance will affect that tire/ground interface. An optimized suspension will take into account how each suspension components affects the vehicle in acceleration, braking, cornering, over rough terrain (even race tracks have berms) and especially at the limit of adhesion when encountering any combination these at the same time.
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08 Apr
Posted by admin as Ford
(Applications – Ford Mustang, Crown Victoria, Ranger, F-150, and Explorer)
NOTE: Be sure to keep right and left bearing cups, shims, and bearing journal caps separated!
1. Install ring gear on Torsen differential. Torque bolts as specified in the Ford Service Manual.
2. Install two new journal bearings on Torsen differential.
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The E30 3-Series range first became available in the UK in March 1983, and continued in production until April 1991, when the revised E36 3-Series range (not covered by this manual) was introduced. Convertible and Touring (Estate) models were introduced for 1988, and these models have continued in E30 form to date. The E28 5-Series models were introduced in October 1981, and were superseded in June 1988 by the revised E34 5-Series range, Touring versions of which became available from March 1992. Throughout this manual, E28 models are also referred to as “old-shape”, while E34 models are designated “new-shape”.
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This manual contains information and procedures for towing Ford Motor Company passenger cars and light trucks using slingbelt wrecker equipment. CAUTION: To avoid personal injury and/or vehicle damage, carefully follow procedures in this manual.
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