1. Tools needed

a. Gather tools needed for the job:

• Breaker bar
• Socket wrench
• 14 mm wrench
• 15 mm wrench
• 19 mm wrench
• 22 mm wrench
• 12 mm socket
• 14 mm socket
• 15 mm socket
• 19 mm socket
• 22 mm socket
• 24 mm socket
• Pliers
• Diagonal cutters
• Sledge hammer
• Torque wrench

2. Raise the vehicle and prepare for installation

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

3. Remove brake line bracket to spindle

a. Remove the bracket attaching the brake line to the spindle.

4. Remove brake line bracket to the frame

a. Remove the bracket attaching the brake line to the frame.

5. Remove ABS line from the upper control arm

a. Remove the ABS line from the upper control arm. Note: An aftermarket upper control arm is shown in the image. Removal of this line may differ slightly on other upper control arms.

6. Detach sway bar

a. Detach the sway bar at the lower control arm. Note: An aftermarket lower control arm is shown in the image. Removal may differ slightly on other lower control arms.

7. Separate upper control arm from spindle

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

8. Remove tie rod end

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

9. Remove shock

a. Remove the upper shock hardware.

b. Remove the lower shock hardware.

c. Remove the shock from the 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 133 ft-lbs.

11. Reinstall tie rod end

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

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 specification. DK-817993 = 81 ft-lbs.

13. Install sway bar end link to lower control arm

a. Install sway bar end link hardware and torque to 103 ft-lbs.

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

14. Attach brake line to frame

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

15. Attach brake line to spindle

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

16. 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 control arm.

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

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

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.

18. 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.