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Severe Duty Endlink Mounting
25. For severe duty it is recommended that the
spacer tube be welded to the outer frame
wall.
IMPORTANT: Prior to welding, ensure
that all hazards (fuel, electrical, etc) are
eliminated and that fuel tanks, fuel lines,
brake lines, wiring, etc. are not affected by
the welding operation.
26. Remove bolt and spacer from inside of
frame rail.
27. Attach endlink to frame as shown in severe
service graphic.
Applications with welded spacer do not
require the washers on the outboard wall of
the frame.
28. Torque endlink bolts to 35-40 ft-lb.
29. Move the lower endlink to the forward-most
hole in the sway bar, tighten the endlink
bolts and torque to 35-40 ft-lb.
30. Replace rear wheels and torque lug nuts
to factory specication. Lower vehicle so
that the full weight of the vehicle is on the
suspension.
31. Tighten axle U-bolts, torque to 35 ft-lb.
32. Bounce the vehicle checking for clearance
on all under carriage components: fuel tank,
shocks, exhaust, differential, brake and
fuel lines, etc. Test drive the vehicle and
recheck all clearances and the installation
alignment. Adjust as needed. Re-check your
installation after one week of driving and
periodically on a regular basis.
33. The sway bar has three endlink mounting
holes. The endlink MUST be mounted on
the forward-most hole for initial use. For a
rmer setting, use the center or rear holes.
You must use the forward-most mounting
hole, until you are accustomed to the
vehicles new handling characteristics. After
driving vehicle, a rmer setting may be
selected if desired. It is recommended that
the outer hole be used for street driving.