Owners manual

13. Raise the rear differential in order to load the new Skyjacker rear coil
springs & install the new Skyjacker rear shocks using the supplied
polyurethane bushings, steel sleeves, OEM hardware & a 18mm socket
/ wrench. Note: The new rear shocks use the larger inside diameter
polyurethane bushings / longer steel sleeves for the rear upper shock
mounts & the smaller inside diameter polyurethane bushings / shorter
steel sleeves for the rear lower shock mounts. (See Photo # 11)
14. Install the OEM rear lower fender liners using the OEM hardware & a
8mm socket / wrench. (See Photo # 16)
15. Connect the OEM rear brake line brackets to the rear differential using
the OEM hardware & a 13mm socket / wrench. (See Photo # 18)
16. JL15BP Kits: Connect the OEM rear sway bar end links to the rear differential using the OEM
hardware & a 18mm socket / wrench. (See Photo # 14)
17. JL25BP Kits: Install the new Skyjacker rear sway bar end links using the supplied polyurethane
bushings, steel sleeves, 12mm x 65mm button head bolts, 7/16" USS washers, 12mm nuts, OEM
hardware, a 5/16" hex key socket / wrench, & 18mm socket / wrench. (See Photo # 21) Note: Install
the new upper end link button head bolts from the outside of the vehicle inward & the OEM lower
bolts with the large washer to the bushing side of the new rear sway bar end links.
18. Install the rear tires / wheels using a 22mm socket & lower the rear of the vehicle to the ground. (See
Photo # 13)
19. Connect the OEM rear track bar to the frame using the OEM hardware & a 21mm socket / wrench.
(See Photo # 15)
Final Notes:
• After the installation is complete, double check that all nuts & bolts are tight. Refer to the following
chart for the proper torque specifications. (Do not retighten the nuts & bolts where thread lock
compound was used.)
• With the vehicle placed on the ground, cycle the steering lock to lock & inspect the steering,
suspension, brake lines, front & rear drivelines, fuel lines, & wiring harnesses for proper operation,
tightness, & adequate clearance.
• Have the headlights readjusted to the proper settings.
• Have a qualified alignment center align the vehicle to the OEM specifications.
• After the first 100 miles, check all hardware for the proper torque & periodically thereafter.
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Photo # 21