2007-2018 Silverado & Sierra 1500 Instructions

1. Raise the vehicle and prepare for install

a. Safely support the vehicle.

b. Remove the front wheels.

2. Remove shock from vehicle

a. Unbolt the brake line bracket and ABS line from the upper control arm and steering knuckle.

b. Remove the upper control arm ball joint nut and separate the ball joint from the steering knuckle with a ball joint puller.

c. Remove the upper shock mounting hardware.

d. Remove the lower shock hardware.

e. Remove the shock from the vehicle.

3. Remove the upper control arm

a. Before removing the upper control arm cam bolts, be sure to mark the position and the location of the cams. You will need to reinstall in the same position as removed.

b. Remove the two upper control arm cam pivot bolts at the chassis.

c. Remove the upper control arm.

4. Cut the factory bump stop

a. Cut the factory bump stop from the chassis using an appropriate cutting tool. Be careful with surrounding areas that can be damaged by sparks.

b. Use the image to the right as a reference on where to cut.

c. Clean and paint bare metal and allow the paint to cure.

5. Install the new Dirt King upper control arm

a. NOTE: Aftermarket shocks are required due to extra down travel the upper control arms provide. Install shocks per your manufacturer's instructions.

b. Mount the new upper control arm into the chassis mounts using the factory-removed hardware.

c. Insert the ball joint into the steering knuckle and torque the nut to 81-ft lbs.

d. Add a small amount of blue thread locker to the bolt and attach the brake line clamp to the upper control arm. Torque to 80-in lbs.

e. Reattach the ABS line to the steering knuckle and torque to factory spec: 80-in lbs.

6. Torque alignment cam hardware

a. Torque the hardware to factory specs. Please reference the image to the right for your bolt type.

7. Inspect your work

a. Inspect your work. Ensure everything is tight.

b. Repeat the steps on the other side of the vehicle.

c. Remount wheels and torque to your manufacturer's specifications.

8. Align the vehicle

a. Have the vehicle aligned at a qualified shop.

b. If your vehicle is equipped with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), ensure it is recalibrated.