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1. Set up truck on a two post lift and remove the wheel.
Then remove:
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Upper ball joint nut
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Tie rod nut
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Sway bar nut
Support the weight of the spindle so that tension is not
placed on the ABS wiring or brake line. A hammer may bee needed to
break the ball joint and tie rod free - always wear safety goggles when
using a hammer.
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2. Remove the drive axle bolts (on 4wd models). The
drive axle uses a 12mm twelve point bolt, make sure you use the correct
tool. FAILURE TO REMOVE THE DRIVE AXLE WILL MAKE IT VERY DIFFICULT TO REINSTALL
THE STRUT ASSEMBLY.
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3. Remove the strut and mount it in a bench vise, and
then install the Truxxx kit. Torque fasteners to OEM spec (xxx ft.lbs).
This kit is painted gray for better visibility - production kits are
black.
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4. Reinstall the strut assembly into truck.
A prybar may be useful to get the strut reinstalled. Use a tall jack
stand to push the lower A-arm up to reinstall the upper ball joint nut.
Reinstall the tie rod nut and sway bar nut after the upper ball joint is
reattached.
Make sure
that the all fasteners are torqued properly. Always double check your
work.
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5. Check the alignment. During our research and
development, we found that the 2004 Ford F-150 only needed to have its
toe set - caster and camber stayed within spec. We recommend that an
alignment technician experienced with lifted trucks perform the alignment.
Always do an alignment after changing tires on a vehicle.
Remember to adjust your headlights after
installing the kit.
Please contact us if you have questions not
answered by this article. Contact Truxxx
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