DK-816985F Instructions

Dirt King Rear DCA Shock

Parts Included

Quantity
Item Description
Part #
2
IFP Coilover Shock
DK-816985F-A1200
2
Sway Bar Link Spacer Kit
DK-816985F-A1202
1
Spanner Wrench
DK-SW001

1. Tools needed

a. Gather tools needed for the job:

  • Socket wrench
  • Torque wrench
  • Sledge hammer
  • 14 mm wrench
  • 15 mm wrench
  • 22 mm wrench
  • 10 mm socket
  • 12 mm socket
  • 14 mm socket
  • 15 mm socket
  • 19 mm socket
  • 21 mm socket
  • 22 mm socket
  • 24 mm socket
  • Pliers
Tools needed for Dirt King 2.0 coilover installation

2. Raise the vehicle and prepare for installation

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

Supporting vehicle by frame and removing wheels

3. Remove brake line bracket to spindle

a. Remove the bolt attaching the brake line to the spindle and remove the bracket.

Removing brake line bracket from spindle

4. Remove brake line bracket to the frame

a. Remove the bolt attaching the brake line bracket to the frame and remove the bracket.

Removing brake line bracket from frame

5. Remove ABS line from the upper control arm

a. Remove the bolt holding the ABS line to the upper control arm and remove the bracket.

Removing ABS line from upper control arm

6. Detach sway bar

a. Detach the sway bar from the lower control arm.

Detaching sway bar from lower control arm

7. Separate upper control arm from spindle

a. Loosen the upper ball joint nut and separate the upper control arm from the spindle.

Separating upper control arm from spindle

8. Remove tie rod end

a. Remove the nut on the outer tie rod end and separate from the spindle.

Removing tie rod end from spindle

9. Remove shock

a. Remove the upper shock hardware.

b. Remove the lower shock hardware.

c. Remove the shock from the vehicle.

Removing shock from vehicle

10. Install the Dirt King shocks

a. Note: Aftermarket upper control arms are recommended to allow for the additional down travel that the coilovers provide.

b. Insert the Dirt King shock into the coil bucket.

c. Apply threadlocker to the upper shock hardware and torque bolts to 35 ft-lbs.

d. Apply threadlocker to the lower shock hardware and torque bolt to 122 ft-lbs.

Installing Dirt King coilover into coil bucket

11. Reinstall tie rod end

a. Insert the tie rod end into the spindle and torque nut to 89 ft-lbs. Ensure a cotter pin is installed.

Reinstalling tie rod end into spindle

12. Attach upper control arm to spindle

a. Realign the upper ball joint with the spindle and torque the nut to your corresponding upper control arm torque specifications. DK-816993 = 85 ft-lbs.

Torquing upper control arm ball joint nut

13. Install sway-bar link spacers (when applicable)

a. Note: These spacers are required when aiming to achieve over 2" of lift. If the desired lift height is under 2", these are not required.

b. Remove the upper sway bar link mounting point.

c. There are two included spacers with different inner diameters. Install the spacer with the smaller inner diameter on this stud.

Installing upper sway bar link spacer

14. Install sway-bar link spacers (continued)

a. Reinstall the upper sway bar link mounting point and torque the nut to 111 ft-lbs.

Torquing upper sway bar link nut

15. Install sway-bar link spacers (continued)

a. Add the second included spacer with the larger inner diameter to the lower control arm stud.

Installing lower sway bar link spacer

16. Install sway-bar link spacers (continued)

a. Reinstall the sway bar link to the lower control arm and torque to 111 ft-lbs.

b. Note: This bolt should be torqued when the vehicle is at ride height.

Reattaching sway bar link to lower control arm

17. Attach brake line bracket to the frame

a. Attach the brake line bracket to the frame and torque to 21 ft-lbs.

Attaching brake line bracket to frame

18. Attach brake line bracket to the spindle

a. Attach the brake line bracket to the spindle and torque to 21 ft-lbs.

Attaching brake line bracket to spindle

19. Attach ABS line to the upper control arm

a. Reattach the ABS line to the upper control arm. The process will vary depending on the upper control arm.

Reattaching ABS line to upper control arm

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

a. Inspect all components to ensure they are properly installed, while making sure that all lines are routed properly.

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

c. Have the vehicle aligned at a certified shop. If equipped with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), ensure recalibration is performed.

Final completed Dirt King 2.0 coilover installation

21. Preload Adjustment Tips

a. If you need to change the ride height of your vehicle, we’ll cover everything you need to know about preload settings.

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