DK-816889R Instructions

Dirt King DCA 2.5 Rear Shocks

Parts Included

Quantity
Item Description
Part #
1
Driver Side DCA Rear Shock
DK-816889R-A1300
1
Passenger Side DCA Rear Shock
DK-816889R-A1400
1
Driver Side Reservoir Mount
DK-816889R-A1301
1
Passenger Side Reservoir Mount
DK-816889R-A1401
2
Upper Stem Sleeves
DK-816889R-A1202

1. Tools needed

a. Gather tools needed for the job:

  • Torque wrench
  • Socket wrench
  • 5 mm Allen socket
  • 10 mm socket
  • 12 mm socket
  • 13 mm socket
  • 17 mm socket
  • 19 mm socket
  • 10 mm wrench
  • 19 mm wrench
  • Flat head screwdriver
  • Drill
Tools needed for Dirt King 2.5 rear shock installation

2. Raise the vehicle and prepare for installation

a. Safely support the vehicle by the frame and remove the wheels.

b. Support the rear axle.

Supporting vehicle by frame and axle for installation

3. Remove shock

a. Remove the lower shock hardware. Do not discard.

b. Remove the upper shock hardware. Do not discard the bushings.

c. Remove the shock from the vehicle.

Removing shock hardware and shock from vehicle

4. Reservoir mounting insert installation

a. Use a flat head screwdriver to remove the outer frame plug.

Removing outer frame plug with flat head screwdriver

5. Reservoir mounting insert installation (continued)

a. On the passenger side, remove the two bolts shown in the image. These are located opposite the outer frame plug that was previously removed.

b. Note: The inner frame plug on the driver side is not obstructed by a bracket. For driver side installation, proceed with the next steps that do not involve this bracket.

Removing bolts for reservoir mounting insert

6. Reservoir mounting insert installation (continued)

a. Carefully pry back the bracket to gain access to the inner frame plug.

b. Use a flat head screwdriver to remove the inner frame plug.

Removing inner frame plug and prying back bracket

7. Reservoir mounting insert installation (continued)

a. Install the threaded reservoir mounting bracket insert. Ensure the extruded side is captured within the hole.

Installing threaded reservoir mounting insert

8. Reservoir mounting insert installation (continued)

a. Place the bracket back into place and install the bolts.

b. Torque both bolts to 21 ft-lbs.

Reinstalling and torquing bracket bolts for reservoir mount

9. Install the reservoir mounting bracket

a. Place the reservoir mounting bracket over the outer frame hole that was exposed in Step 4.

b. Align the center hole of the bracket with the threaded insert that was installed in Step 7, and install the included bolt and washer.

c. Ensure the bracket is parallel to the frame and torque the bolt to 19 ft-lbs.

Installing and aligning reservoir mounting bracket

10. Sleeve installation

a. After the bracket placement is complete, install the included self-tapping screw into the leftmost hole of the bracket.

Installing self-tapping screw into reservoir bracket

11. Sleeve installation

a. Install the included sleeve onto the top stem.

Installing sleeve onto shock stem

12. Factory bushing installation (recommended)

a. Install the factory lower bushing.

b. Note: Ensure the larger inner diameter of the lower bushing is facing the frame.

Installing factory lower bushing

13. Included bushing use (optional)

a. The OEM bushings are recommended; however, the included bushings can be used if needed. Using the included bushings will not require the additional sleeve.

b. Note: Ensure the locating ridges on the bushings are facing the frame.

Optional included bushings installation

14. Install the Dirt King shocks

a. Install the upper shock stem into the mount. Ensure the locating ridges on the bushings are centered within the mount and install the included nut. Torque to 18 ft-lbs.

b. Install the lower shock hardware and torque to 72 ft-lbs.

c. Note: Ensure the upper hardware is torqued prior to the lower hardware.

Installing Dirt King shock into mount

15. Locate reservoir

a. Insert the reservoir into the reservoir clamps. Torque bolts to 12 ft-lbs.

b. Note: Verify hose clearance is satisfactory. If not adequate, rotate the reservoir within the clamps to adjust clearance and retorque bolts.

Securing Dirt King reservoir into clamps

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

a. Inspect all components to ensure they are properly installed.

b. Reinstall the wheels and torque the lug nuts to your wheel manufacturer’s specifications.

Completed Dirt King 2.5 rear shock and reservoir installation

17. Dual Compression Adjusters (DCA) User Guide

a. Discover the full potential of your Dirt King shocks with this detailed guide. We’ll cover everything you need to know about the Dual Compression Adjusters (DCA) and the impact of these adjustments on your vehicle’s handling, ride quality, and off-road performance.

View Guide

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