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RE7123B Page 5 of 6
A. With the axle properly supported remove the driver’s side rear lower control arm from the frame and axle.
B. Place the new track b a r b r acket over the factory track bar mounting p oint on the axle while align ing the two 3/8” holes on
the back side of the lower control arm bracket. Loosely install the two 3/8” bolts, washers, and nuts thru the lower control
arm bracket and track bar bracket.
C. I nstall the 9/16x3 .5 ” bolt thru the factory track bar loca tion being sure to use t he supplied spacer to keep the factory
bracket from coll ap sing. Tighten the two 3 / 8 ” b olts to 35 ft/lbs then tighten the 9/16” bolt to 90 ft/lbs.
D. Using the supplied 9/16x3” install the factory trac k b a r into the new bracket. Install the nut on the back s id e near the coil
spring but do not tighten at this time.
Rear Arms
E. With the axle alr eady supported and the driver’s rear lower arm already removed install the Rubic on Express Super-Flex
control arm with the rubber bushing at the frame and the Super-Flex Joint at the axle. Reuse all factory hardware for
arm installation and make sure the zerk fitting is on top to avoid trail damage. (Photo 6)
F. Set the rear upper control arms to a base line setting of 17 5/8” center to center. This measurement may vary
depending on driveshaft angle and JK model. Install the arm with the Super-Flex joint at the frame and the rubber
bushing at the axle. Reuse all factory bolts and nuts for attaching the upper arms. (Photo 7)
Note:
It will be necessary to re-adjust th e up per arms during the final check to properly set the pinion angle.
Rear bump pads, coil springs, and sway bar links
A. Remove stock coils
B. Install the two bump pads (RE1387) on top of the axle housing using the supplied 3/8” hardware.
C. Using the factory spring isolator place the rear coils up into the upper mount and over the lower mount. Raise the axle into
place just enough to keep the coil spring from falling out.
D. Install the supplied links (RE1157). Install the drivers side link to the outside of the sway bar and lower axle mounting point.
On the passengers sid e install the link on the outside of the sway bar link and lower axle mount.
Rear brake lines and shocks
A. Remove and replace the rear brake lines with the included stainless steel brake lines. The lines are left and right specific and
when installed the 90 degree leader from the caliper should be leaning away from the tire. (photo 4, front shown)
B. Depending on what shocks have been purchased with the suspension kit it may be nece ssary to reuse the slee ves and bar
pins from the stock shocks. If this is necessary be sure to lubricate the sleeves or bar pins during removal and most
importantly during re-installation.
Photo # 6 Photo # 7
Step 6 - Final details and adjustments