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| 120. Apply anti-seize to the threads of all the Full Traction Suspension 1"x1-1/4" male rod ends. |
121. Install Full Traction Suspension 1-1/4" jam nuts onto all the rod end. Check for damage threads and clean or file as needed to ensure a smooth rotation. |
122. Install the Full Traction Suspension 1-1/4" male rod ends all the way onto the front and rear lower control arms. |
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| 123. Back off the Full Traction Suspension 1-1/4" male rod ends by turning them counter clockwise to expose 1/8" of thread. |
124. Insert the Full Traction Suspension high mis-alignment spacers into both sides of the rod end opening as shown. |
125. Insert the black
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| 126. Install the (2) shorter lenght Full Traction lower control arms onto the rear side skid bracket mounts using 9/16"x4" grade 8 bolts, washers and lock nuts. Use a 13/16" socket and 7/8" wrench to tighten the bolts and nuts. |
127. Install the Full Traction Suspension rear lower control arms onto your Jeep's axle mounts using the factory hardware. Using a 21mm socket and wrench, tighten the bolts and nuts to 85 ft. lbs. of torque. |
128. Tighten the Full Traction Suspension lower control arm 1-1/4" jam nuts using a crescent wrench. |
| NOTE: The photos in steps 129-132 are from a previous write-up and are used for illustration purposes only. |
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| 129. Attach the Full Traction Suspension lower shock extension brackets to the front of your Jeep's lower axle mount using the Grade 8 bolt, washers and lock nut supplied with the kit. You will need a 9/16" socket on a short extension and wrench to fasten the bolt and nut. |
130. Secure the the Full Traction Suspension lower shock extension bracket to your Jeep's lower axle mount using the 1/2"x2-3/4" bolt, washers and metal sleeve placed inbetween. Tighten the bolt and nut to 74 ft. lbs. of torque. |
131. Install your new Full Traction Suspension M-Force rear shock onto your Jeep's upper frame mount using the factory hardware. Using a 13mm socket and 12" ratchet extension, tighten the bolts to 23 ft. lbs. of torque. |
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132. Install the bottom end of your new Full Traction Suspension M-Force shock onto the Full Traction lower shock extension bracket using the factory Then, tighten up the factory bolt and nut securing the new extension bracket to the factory hardware. Using a 15mm socket and 18mm wrench, tighten up the new shock mount bolt and nut to 74 ft. lbs. of torque. |
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| 133. Install the Full Traction Suspension stainless steel extended rear brake line to your Jeep's rear axle using the factory breather hose nipple/bolt. You will need to use a 9/16" wrench to secure the bolt in place. |
134. Use a 3/8" flare nut wrench to attach the (2) hard lines to the Full Traction Suspension stainless steel extended rear brake line. Then, reconnect the axle breather hose to the nipple. |
135. Again, use a 3/8" flare nut wrench to loosen the nut connecting the hard line attached to your Jeep's frame rail to the soft rear brake line. |
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| 136. Using a Torx T-40 Bit, remove the bolt securing the rear brake line bracket attached to the driver side of your Jeep's inside frame rail. |
137. Detach and remove your Jeep's factory rear brake line. Then, install the Full Traction Suspension brake line support bracket onto the frame rail using the factory Torx bolt. |
138. Insert the Full Traction stainless steel extended brake line through the support bracket and connect it to the hard line. You will need an 11/16" wrench to hold the brake line in place while you fasten the nut on with a 3/8" flare nut wrench. Secure the brake line in place using the retaining clip provided in the kit. |
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139. Using a floor jack, slowly lower one side of your front axle as far as it will go. If you're Jeep is up high enough, you should be able to install your new Full Traction Suspension front coil spring with little effort. If not, you will need to pre-compress the coils a bit with a pair of spring compressors. Make sure to rotate your coils until they are seated properly in the axle coil cups. |
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140. With your Jeep's front axle still at a droop, slip a Full Traction Suspension 3"x2" aluminum bump stop extension up from underneath the bottom of the coil spring and center it on top of the lower spring perch. |
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141. Insert the 3/8"x2" self-tapping bolt through the middle of the bump stop extension and secure it in place using a 9/16" socket and 3" ratchet extension. Once installed, raise and support your axle back on a jack stand and then repeat this process on the other side of your Jeep. Re-attach the spring retainer clip on the driver side and secure it in place using a 13mm socket. |
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142. Install the (2) remaining longer lenght Full Traction Suspension lower control arms onto the front side skid bracket mounts using 9/16"x4" grade 8 bolts, washers and lock nuts. Use a 13/16" socket and 7/8" wrench to tighten the bolts and nuts.
NOTE: Make sure the driver side bolt threads are facing out to prevent rubbing against the front drive shaft. |
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143. Install the Full Traction Suspension front lower control arms onto your Jeep's axle mounts using the factory hardware. Using a 21mm socket and wrench, tighten the bolts and nuts to 85 ft. lbs. of torque. |
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144. Install your new Full Traction Suspension M-Force front shock onto your Jeep's shock tower and secure the nut and jam nut in place using a 9/16" wrench. |
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145. Using a 13 mm socket and wrench, install your Full Traction Suspension front shocks on to your Jeep's axle mount. |
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| 146. Using a 9/16" socket, remove the banjo bolt securing your Jeep's rubber brake line to the caliper. This will be a bit messy so be sure to have some rags handy. |
147. Disconnect the hard line attached to your Jeep's front rubber brake line/frame mount using a 3/8" flare nut wrench. Then disconnect the mount itself from the frame using a Torx T-40 bit. |
148. Install the Full Traction Suspension brake line support bracket onto the frame rail using the factory Torx bolt. Then, Insert the Full Traction Suspension stainless steel extended brake line through the support bracket and connect it to the hard line. You will need an 11/16" wrench to hold the brake line in place while you fasten the nut on with a 3/8" flare nut wrench. |
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149. Secure the Full Traction Suspension stainless steel extended brake line onto in place using the retaining clip provided in the kit. |
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150. Secure the Full Traction Suspension stainless steel extended brake line to your Jeep's front caliper using the factory banjo bolt. You will need a 9/16" socket to tighten the bolt. |
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| 152. To begin the installation of your new Full Traction Suspension front track bar, you will first need to drill out the tapered hole in your Jeep's frame mount using a 9/16" bit. |
153. Insert the Full Traction Suspension track bar bracket guide rod through the hole in located on the bottom of your Jeep's frame rail. |
154. Secure the Full Traction Suspension track bar bracket in place using a 9/16"x2.5" grade 8 bolt, washer and lock nut. Using a 13/16" socket and 7/8" wrench, tighten the bolt and nut to 90 ft. lbs. of torque. |
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| 155. Insert a 1/2" drill bit up into the Full Traction Suspension track bar bracket guide rod and then drill a hole through the top of your Jeep's driver side frame rail. |
156. Use a 1/2"x5" grade 8 bolt, washer and lock nut to secure the Full Traction Suspension track bar guide rod to your Jeep's driver side frame rail. Tighten the bolt and nut to 75 ft. lbs. of torque. |
157. Take the Full Traction Suspension frame brace and insert the guide rod up into the factory hole located on the bottom of your Jeep's passenger side frame rail. |
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| 158. Install the Full Traction Suspension frame brace onto the track bar bracket using a 1/2"x1-1/2" grade 8 bolt, washer and lock nut. Tighten the bolt and nut using a 3/4" socket and wrench. |
159. Insert a 1/2" drill bit up into the Full Traction Suspension frame brace guide rod and then drill a hole through the top of your Jeep's passenger side frame rail. |
160. Use a 1/2"x5" grade 8 bolt, washer and lock nut to secure the Full Traction Suspension frame brace guide rod to your Jeep's passenger side frame rail. Tighten the bolt and nut to 75 ft. lbs. of torque. |
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| 161. Using a 1/2" bit, drill out the control arm mount located on your Jeep's front axle. |
162. Install the black bushings and metal sleeve into the large eyelets of your new Full Traction Suspension front track bar. |
163. Apply anti-seize to the threads of your Full Traction Suspension front track bar rod end. |
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| 164. Install Full Traction Suspension jam nut onto the track bar's male rod end. Check for damage threads and clean or file as needed to ensure a smooth rotation. Then, Install the male rod end all the way onto the track bar. |
165. Insert the Full Traction Suspension high mis-alignment spacers into both sides of the rod end opening as shown. |
166. Install the Full Traction Suspension front track bar rod end and high mis-alignment spacers onto your Jeep's axle mount using a 1/2"x2-1/2" grade 8 bolt, washer and lock nut. Do not install the track bar onto your Jeep's frame mount at this time. You will need to do this once your Jeep is back on the ground. |
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| 167. Using a e 1-5/16" or 34mm socket, remove the large nut securing your Jeep's factory pitman arm to the steering box. |
168. Slip a pitman arm puller onto your Jeep's pitman arm as shown and ratchet it down a few turns at a time until it comes off. You will need to use a 3/4" socket for this job. |
169. Install your new Full Traction Suspension dropped pitman arm onto your Jeep's steering box and secure it in place using the factory nut. Tighten the nut to 185 ft. lbs. of torque. Then, secure your drag link to the pitman arm. Tighten the castellated nut to 60 ft. lbs. of torque. |
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174. Install your new Full Traction Suspension front sway bar link disconnects. My Jeep was already running a ORO SwayLOC system (now Roc-N-Lok) and so I do not have instructions on how to install these. I do however have several disconnect write-ups that might be able to help you out:
• Off Road Only SwayLOC System
• Nth Degree Mobility Quicksilver Disconnects
• JKS Quicker Disconnects |
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175. Re-install your wheels, lower your Jeep back onto the ground,
torque your lug nuts to 95 ft. lbs.
Adjust your Full Traction Suspension front track bar to the proper lenght, secure it in place by tightening the jam nut and then install it onto the frame mount using a 1/2"x3-1/2" grade 8 bolt, washer and lock nut. Tighten the bolt and nut to 75 ft. lbs. of torque. |
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176. Now, you will need to install your new SYE (Slip Yoke Eliminator) and CV Drive Shaft onto your Jeep. Click on the link below to see my detailed installation write-up:
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SYE/CV Drive Shaft Installation Write-Up |
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177. Before you can drive your Jeep safely, you will need to do a basic front end alignment to correct your toe-in setting and re-center your steering wheel. Click on the link below to see my write-up on how to do this:
>> Basic Front End Alignment Write-Up
NOTE: Full Traction Supension recommend that you take your Jeep into an alignment shop afterwards to have your alignment checked, set properly and have the caster set as well if needed. |
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178. Due to the design of the Full Traction Suspension V-Link, your Jeep will need to have a custom exhaust fabricated and installed. I purchased a Full Traction Suspension Exhaust Kit and because my welding skill are less than stellar, I had my Jeep towed to a local shop and had them install it. |
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179. Using a grease gun, go through all your new Full Traction Suspension components that have zerk nipples and give them some grease. This should include the upper control arms, lower control arms and V-Link.
180. Double check all your bolts, lock nuts and jam nuts to make sure they are tight and/or torqued to specs. |
And that should be it. Take your Jeep out for a test drive and make any adjustments needed. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
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