DK-636485R Instructions
Parts Included
Attention: Failure to install the included dust boots may damage shafts and seals, resulting in leakage and voided warranty coverage.
1. Remove rear shocks
a. Safely support the vehicle by the frame and support the rear axle.
b. Remove lower shock hardware.
2. Continue removing shock hardware
a. Remove upper shock hardware.
b. Remove shock from vehicle.
3. Install Dirt King shock
a. Install the top of shock to the upper mount using the factory hardware and torque to 70 ft-lbs.
b. Install the bottom of shock into lower mount using the factory hardware and torque to 118 ft-lbs.
4. Remove the factory component
a. Remove the factory spacer on the axle.
5. Install 1.5" rear blocks (2019-2024) (Square U-bolts)
a. Remove the factory u-bolts and 2-inch lift blocks and replace them with 1.5-inch lift blocks and new U-bolts.
b. Torque the U-Bolts to factory specifications: first pass = 59ft-lbs, second pass = loosen 180 degrees, third pass = 59ft-lbs, final pass = 120-140 degrees.
6. Install 1.5" rear blocks (2025+)(Round U-bolts)
a. Remove the factory u-bolts and 2-inch lift blocks.
b. Use a C-Clamp on both sides of the center pin to hold the leaf pack together and remove the center nut.
c. Remove the round u-bolt top plate.
7. Install 1.5" rear blocks (2025+)(Round U-bolts) Continued
a. Reinstall the center nut on the leaf springs and torque to 88 ft lbs. Remove C-Clamps.
b. Install the included square u-bolt top plate, 1.5-inch lift block, and square u-bolts.
c. Torque the U-Bolts to factory specifications: first pass = 59ft-lbs, second pass = loosen 180 degrees, third pass = 59ft-lbs, final pass = 120-140 degrees.
8. Install the bump stop spacer
a. Temporarilly remove the factory bumpstop.
b. Install the new bump stop spacer between the factory bump stop and the frame. Torque to 40 ft lbs.
c. Review your work and repeat these steps on the other side of the vehicle.
9. Review your work
a. Reinstall your wheels and torque the lug nuts to your wheel manufacturer's specifications.
b. Retorque leaf springs after 500 miles of driving.
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