Owners manual

Add-A-Leaf

Installation Instructions

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Note: Check U-Bolt length prior to disassembly, Longer U-Bolts may be required.

1. Park the vehicle on flat level ground, set the emergency brake, & block the tires / wheels.

2. Raise the vehicle so the tires / wheels slightly touch the ground & support the frame rails using

jack stands.

3. Remove the u-bolts from one side only & remove the leaf spring eye bolts & leaf spring from the

vehicle.

4. Place two C-clamps around the leaf spring & tighten the C-clamps against the leaf spring. (See

Photo # 1)

5. The new Skyjacker add-a-leaf will install into the spring pack according to length, (longest to

shortest). It may be necessary to bend open the spring clamps if the add-a-leaf installs into the

middle of the spring pack.

6. With the C-clamps tightened onto the leaf spring, remove the center tie bolt using a pair of

locking pliers to hold the head of the center tie bolt. “Slowly” remove the C-clamps to release

the spring tension.

7. Note the location of the center tie bolt hole in the add-a-leaf. If the hole is not centered, measure

the OEM spring to determine the long end & short end. Be sure to install the add-a-leaf with the

long end towards the long end of the leaf spring. Install the new Skyjacker add-a-leaf into the

spring pack based upon its length, (longest to shortest). (See Photo # 2)

8. Use a screw driver to line up the center tie bolt hole in the leaves. It is recommended to leave

the screwdriver in to help keep the leaves aligned as you tighten the C-clamps. Tighten until

there is enough space to install the new Skyjacker center tie bolt. With the new center tie bolt

installed, tighten the nut by hand. Then continue to tighten the C-clamps. Repeat this process

until the leaves are pulled together. DO NOT USE THE CENTER TIE BOLT TO PULL THE

LEAVES TOGETHER. THIS CAN RESULT IN AN EXPLOSIVE DISASSEMBLY & POSSIBLE

INJURY!

9. Tighten the center tie bolt to the supplied torque specifications.

Torque Specifications:

3/8” Tie Bolt = 17 Ft. Lbs. 7/16” Tie Bolt = 27 Ft. Lbs. 1/2” Tie Bolt = 41 Ft. Lbs.

10. Reinstall the leaf spring into the vehicle & install the u-bolts. Repeat this process on the opposite

side.

Photo # 1

Photo # 2

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Add-A-Leaf Installation Instructions I-AAL www.skyjacker.com Note: Check U-Bolt length prior to disassembly, Longer U-Bolts may be required. 1. Park the vehicle on flat level ground, set the emergency brake, & block the tires / wheels. 2. Raise the vehicle so the tires / wheels slightly touch the ground & support the frame rails using jack stands. 3. Remove the u-bolts from one side only & remove the leaf spring eye bolts & leaf spring from the vehicle. 4.
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