1. Remove rear shocks

a. Safely secure the vehicle on a flat surface. Chock the front wheels, raise the rear of the vehicle, and support the frame with jack stands.

b. Remove lower shock hardware.

2. Continue removing shock hardware

a. Remove upper shock hardware.

b. Remove shock from vehicle.

3. Clearance frame

a. Remove approximately 1/8" of material from the shock mount as shown in the image.

b. Paint any bare metal and allow the paint to fully cure.

4. Install Dirt King upper shock

a. Install top of shock to the upper mount using the factory hardware and torque to 70 ft lbs.

b. Install bottom of shock into lower mount using the factory hardware and torque to 118 ft lbs.

5. Install Dirt King lower shock

a. Install bottom of shock into lower mount using the factory hardware and torque to 118 ft lbs.

6. Install 1.5" rear blocks

a. Remove the factory 2-inch lift blocks and replace them with 1.5-inch lift blocks and new U-bolts. Torque U-bolts to 80 ft lbs.

7. Replace factory component

a. Remove the factory 2" spacers on the axle and install the 1.5" bump stop spacers in between the bump stop and chassis.

8. Review your work

a. Review your work and repeat these steps on the other side of the vehicle.

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