ReadyLift 69-21300 User manual

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**Please retain this document in your vehicle at all times.**
IF your ReadyLIFT® product has a damaged or missing
part, please contact customer service directly and
a new replacement part will be sent to you immediately.
For warranty issues, please return to the place of
installation and contact ReadyLIFT.
Limited Lifetime Warranty
This unique product warranty proves our commitment to the quality and reliability of every product that
ReadyLIFT manufactures. The ReadyLIFT product warranty only extends to the original purchaser of any
ReadyLIFT product, if it breaks, we will give you a new part. Warranty does not apply to discontinued parts.
Our Limited Lifetime Warranty excludes the following ReadyLIFT items; bushings, bump stops, ball joints, tie
rod ends, heim joints and shock absorbers. These parts are subject to wear and are not considered defective
when worn. They are warranted for 12 months from the date of purchase for defects in workmanship.
This product warranty is voided if the vehicle is not aligned after kit installation and proper maintenance is
routinely done.
Product purchased directly from ReadyLIFT has a 90 day return policy on uninstalled products from the date
of purchase (may be subject to restocking fee). Uninstalled product returns must be in the original Ready-
LIFT packaging. Please call [phone] to get an RGA# for any return. Customer is responsible for
shipping costs back to ReadyLIFT. Returns without RGA# will be refused. Contact ReadyLIFT directly
about any potentially defective parts prior to removal from vehicle.
ReadyLIFT products are NOT intended for off-road abuse. Any damage or failure as a result from off-road
abuse voids the warranty of the ReadyLIFT product. ReadyLIFT is NOT responsible for any subsequent dam-
ages to any related vehicle parts due to misuse, abuse, improper installation, or lack of maintenance. Fur-
thermore, ReadyLIFT reserves the right to change, modify or cancel this warranty without prior notice.
69-21300 Ford Bronco 3.0” SST Kit

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READ INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION.
INSTALLATION BY A CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL MECHANIC IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
READYLIFT® IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR FAILURE RESULTING FROM IMPROPER INSTALLATION.
Safety Warning
MISUSE OF THIS PRODUCT COULD LEAD TO INJURY OR DEATH.
Suspension systems or components that enhance the on and off-road performance of your vehicle may cause
it to handle differently than it did from the factory. Extreme care must be used to prevent loss of control or
vehicle rollover during abrupt maneuvers.
Always operate your vehicle at reduced speeds to ensure your ability to control your vehicle under all driving
conditions. Failure to drive safely may result in serious injury or death to driver and passengers.
Driver and passengers must ALWAYS wear your seat belts, avoid quick sharp turns and other sudden maneu-
vers. ReadyLIFT Suspension does not recommend the combined use of suspension lifts, body lifts, or other
lifting devices.
You should never operate your vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Constant maintenance is required to keep your vehicle safe. Thoroughly inspect your vehicle before and after
every off-road use.
It is the responsibility of the retailer and/or the installer to review all state and local laws, with the end user
of this product, related to bumper height laws and the lifting of their vehicle before the purchase and installa-
tion of any ReadyLIFT products.
It is the responsibility of the driver/s to check their surrounding area for obstructions, people, and animals
before moving the vehicle.
All raised vehicles have increased blind spots; damage, injury and/or death can occur if these instructions are
not followed.
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Installation Warning
All steps and procedures described in these instructions were performed while the vehicle was properly sup-
ported on a two post vehicle lift with safety jacks.
Use caution during all disassembly and assembly steps to insure suspension components are not over extend-
ed causing damage to any vehicle components and parts included in this kit.
Included instructions are guidelines only for recommended procedures and are not meant to be definitive.
Installer is responsible to insure a safe and controllable vehicle after performing modifications.
ReadyLIFT Suspension recommends the use of an OE Service Manual for model/year of vehicle when disas-
sembly and assembly of factory and related components.
Unless otherwise specified, tighten all bolts and fasteners to standard torque specifications listed within the
OE Service Manual.
Suspension components that use rubber or urethane bushings should be tightened with the vehicle at normal
ride height. This will prevent premature wear or failure of the bushing and maintain ride comfort.
Larger tire and wheel combinations may increase leverage on suspension, steering, and related components.
Due to payload options and initial ride height variances, the amount of lift is a base figure. Final ride height
dimensions may vary in accordance to original vehicle ride height. Always measure the vehicle ride height
prior to beginning installation.

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Due to payload options and initial ride height variances, the amount of lift is a base figure. Final ride height
dimensions may vary in accordance to original vehicle ride height. Always measure the vehicle ride height
prior to beginning installation.
A lifted vehicle may have different headlight aim performance. ReadyLIFT recommends marking and record-
ing the headlight beam position before kit installation and then adjusting, if necessary, the headlamps to the
same height settings after kit installation. Set the vehicle on a level surface 10' to 15’ from a solid wall or
garage door. (This is a general distance with some manufacturers requiring different distances.) Note the
top height of the low beam's bright spot, the top of the most intense part of the beam, for driver and passen-
ger side. Height may vary from side to side. Repeat this procedure and adjust after lift kit is installed. Ad-
just if the aim is off by turning the adjusters gradually (a quarter of a turn) and looking to see where the new
alignment falls. It may be easier to block one headlamp while adjusting the other. Consult the owner opera-
tion manual for procedures to adjust headlights - many automakers offer headlight aiming specs. Some
states have their own specifications when it comes to headlight aim, so it’s best to follow those rules when
alighting headlights.
This suspension system was developed using a 37” x 12.5”R18 tire with 18” x 8.5”
wheel and a offset of +18. If wider tires are used, offset wheels may be necessary
and trimming may be required. Factory wheels can be used but are not recommended
with tires over 11.5” wide.
The stock spare rim can be run in an emergency - exercise extreme caution under
stock spare tire operating conditions. Please note that, if running the spare factory
tire, it is done for short distances and a speed not to exceed 45mph or damage to dif-
ferentials may occur.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
37" x 12.50" will work at ride height. However, the tires will still contact the front
body mount and possibly rear inner fender through wheel travel and steering lock to
lock. If running this size tire and using the full suspension travel, these areas must be
addressed.
Stock wheels and stock tires can be installed. Taller tires on stock wheels may contact
the UCA. 4.5" to 5" back spacing wheels is recommended for most clearance to the
UCA. 5.5" back spacing on a 35" tire will be close to the UCA at full steering lock.
Although the supplied control arms reuses the factory ball joint, Replacement ball
joints can be purchased from a local Ford dealer Part # MB3Z-3050-A.
A ball joint press is needed to press out the ball joint in the factory arm and press it
into the ReadyLIFT UCA. ATD 8696 ball joint press is recommended. A ball joint press
can be rented from most auto parts stores.
Does Not Fit:
• BASE Models
• Bronco Sport

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PRE-INSTALLATION MEASUREMENTS:
It is imperative that you record the following measurements and factory components
in the tables below. ReadyLIFT tests and records as much data from each application
as available at the time of product development. Vehicle manufacturers may change
components or add models with different options. Recording and not exceeding the
fender-to-hub-center ReadyLIFT calls out will ensure the lift on the vehicle is correct.
These measurements will affect the performance of this lift kit. Failure to ensure
proper stock conditions may result in over lifting, causing premature failure of axles,
CV boots and drivetrain. Over lifting a vehicle will also result in an incorrect wheel
alignment. This will wear tires incorrectly. Incorrect alignment will cause poor vehicle
handling issues including but not limited to under steer. Over lifting will also cause a
shock top off condition resulting in poor ride quality accompanied by pops and clunks
which are symptoms of prematurely wearing components.
Failure to adjust head lamps may cause dangerous driving conditions for you and oth-
er drivers on the road. Record the head lamp position before the installation of this lift
or leveling kit and adjust to original factory position after the completion to ensure a
safe and enjoyable experience.
VEHICLE HEIGHT MEASURMENTS
**MEASUREMENT IS TO BE PERFORMED FROM CENTER OF HUB TO FENDER
EDGE STRAIGHT UP FROM HUB.**
RECORD HEAD LAMP MEASURMENTS
Driver
Before
Driver
After
Passenger
Before
Passenger
After
Front
Rear
Driver
Before
Driver
After
Passenger
Before
Passenger
After

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BILL OF MATERIALS
Before starting installation: ReadyLIFT Suspension highly recommends that the installation of this
product be performed by a professional mechanic with experience working on and installing suspension
products. Professional knowledge and skill will typically yield the best installation results. If you need an
installer in your area, please contact ReadyLIFT Suspension Customer Service or check out the dealers tab
on our Website for authorized installers .
INSTALLATION BY A PROFESSIONAL IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
• A Factory Service Manual for your specific Year / Make / Model is highly recommended for reference
during installation.
• All lifted vehicles may require additional driveline modifications and / or balancing.
• A vehicle alignment is REQUIRED after installation of this product.
• Speedometer / Computer recalibration is required if changing +/- 10% from factory tire diameter.
• A vehicle lift or hoist greatly reduces installation time. Installation time estimates are based on an avail-
able vehicle hoist.
• Vehicle must be in excellent operating condition. Repair or replace any and all worn or damaged com-
ponents prior to installation.
COMPONENTS
DESCRIPTION QTY
Front Strut Spacer 2
Front PreLoad Spacer 2
Rear Strut Spacer 2
Rear Track Bar Bracket 1
Rear Track Bar Nut 1
Rear Brake Line Bracket 1
Upper Control Arm, Left 1
Upper Control Arm, Right 1
Upper Control Arm Cap 2
Ball Joint Tool 1
Ball Joint Tool Spacer 1
Ball Joint Plate 1
Hardware Pack for 69-21300 1
HARDWARE
DESCRIPTION QTY
Front Strut Spacer
M10-1.50 SERRATED FLANGE NUT 6
Rear Strut Spacer
M10-1.25 SERRATED FLANGE NUT 6
Rear Track Bar Bracket
M14-2.0 x 30MM GR10.9 HHB 1
M14 LOCK WASHER 1
M14 FLAT WASHER 1
M16-2.0 X 90MM GR10.9 HHB 1
M16-2.0 LOCKING NUT 1
M16 FLAT WASHER 2
Rear Brake Line Bracket
M8-1.25 X 20MM GR10.9 HHB 1
M8-1.25 LOCKING NUT 1
M8 FLAT WASHER 2

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ReadyLIFT recommends all steps and procedures described in these instructions be
performed while the vehicle is properly supported on a two post vehicle lift with safe-
ty jacks.
Otherwise, park vehicle on a clean flat surface and block the rear wheels for safety.
Engage the parking brake.
Disconnect the vehicle power source at the ground terminal on the battery.
Lock the steering wheel in the straight forward position with the column lock or steer-
ing wheel locking device.
Raise the front of the vehicle and support with safety jack stands at each frame rail
behind the lower control arms.
Remove the front wheels.
Using an appropriate jack, support the
knuckle.
Remove the sway bar end link from the
lower control arm.
Retain the factory mounting hardware.
NOTE: BE SURE TO REMOVE THE END LINK NUT
USING HAND TOOLS.

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Loosen but do not remove the (3) top strut
nuts.
Remove the lower strut nuts.
Retain the factory mounting hardware.
Loosen but do not remove the (2) forward
sway bar skid plate bolts.
Retain the factory mounting hardware.
Remove both the driver and passenger
rear sway bar skid plate bolts.
Retain the factory mounting hardware.

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Remove both the driver and passenger for-
ward sway bar retainer cap bolts.
Retain the factory mounting hardware.
Remove both the driver and passenger
rear sway bar retainer cap nuts.
Retain the factory mounting hardware.
Lower the sway bar down and back to aid
in removal of the rear lower control arm
pivot bolt.
Remove the lower control arm pivots from
the frame side pivot pockets.
Retain the factory hardware.
NOTE: USE AN APPROPRIATE JAACK TO AID IN
THE REMOVAL OF THE PIVOT BOLTS.

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With the lower control arm pivot removed,
Swing the lower control arm down while
removing the lower strut studs from the
control arm.
Remove the (3) top strut nuts and carefully
remove the strut assembly from the vehi-
cle.
Retain the factory hardware.
CAUTION: BE SURE TO SUPPORT THE STRUT
WHILE REMOVING THE TOP STRUT NUTS.
With the strut assembly removed from the
vehicle, remove the locating pin from the
top hat using pilers or similar tool.
Discard the locating pin, it is no long-
er needed.
Place the strut into a spring compressor.
Mark the top hat to spring location.
CAUTION: THE SPRING IS UNDER EXTREME
PRESSURE AND CAN CAUSE BODILY INJURY
AND/OR DEATH IF HANDLED IMPROPERLY.
Carefully remove the shock nut and disas-
semble the strut assembly.

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With the strut removed from the spring
compressor, remove the factory strut
shaft spacer.
Retain the spacer. It will be installed
in a later step.
Remove the factory bump stop and dust
boot.
Remove the seal head bump cap.
NOTE: A CHISEL OR SIMILAR TOOL IS THE BEST
MAY TO REMOVE THE CAP.
Before removing the spring perch, mark
the orientation of perch to strut body. En-
sure the mark is long enough to be visible
once the preload spacer is installed.
Remove the lower strut coil perch.
Install the preload collar over the strut
body. Ensure the collar is completely seat-
ed on the retainer clip.

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Install the lower strut coil perch. Ensure
the mark made in the previous step is
aligned in the factory orientation.
Install the seal head bump cap.
NOTE: USE CAUTION WHEN INSTALLING THE
BUMP CAP.
Install the factory bump stop and dust
boot.
Install the factory strut shaft spacer.
Compress the spring enough to install the
factory top hat. Being sure to keep the
strut body and upper spring isolator in the
factory location, rotate the factory top hat
180 degrees from the previously made
marks. This will orient the spring in its
original location to prevent the spring
from bowing. Install the factory strut
shock shaft nut. When tightening, make
sure the top of the strut shaft is fully seat-
ed into the top hat.
Torque the top strut hardware to 35 ft-lbs.

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Before install the top strut spacer you will
need to trim the factory top hat studs to
make clearance for the strut spacer.
Mark the studs at 15/16” from the base of
the stud.
Using the appropriate cutting tool, cut the
studs on the previously made marks.
Install the top strut spacer (68-21300FSS)
onto the strut assembly using the factory
nuts.
Torque the factory nuts to 30 ft-lbs.
Using the supplied M10 nuts, install the
completed strut assembly into the frame.
Do not tighten at this time.
Raise the lower control arm up and guide
the lower strut studs into place.

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Continue to raise the lower control arm up
until you are able to install the factory
mounting hardware.
Torque the M12 nuts to 65 ft-lbs.
Using an appropriate jack, carefully jack
the lower control arm into the frame side
pivot pockets.
Install the factory cam bolts in the pivot
pockets in the factory orientation.
Install the factory alignment cam plate
over pivot bolt and then install nut.
Do not tighten at this time.
Tighten the (3) top strut nuts.
Torque the M10 nut to 35 ft-lbs.

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Remove the single retaining rivet that se-
cures the inner fender liner.
Retain the clip for future installation.
Remove the upper control arm heat shield
mounting bolt. The heat shield is located
on the rear pivot of the right (passenger)
side on the vehicle.
Retain the factory mounting hardware.
NOTE: NOT ALL VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH
THIS HEAT SHIELD.
When installing the driver side upper con-
trol arm you will need to disconnect the
steering linkage.
Remove the pinch bolt on the top u-joint.
NOTE: ENSURE THE STEERING WHEEL DOES
NOT ROTATE. STEERING SHAFT AND U-JOINT
NEED TO BE INSTALLED IN THE FACTORY ORI-
ENTATION OR ELSE THERE IS A HIGH POSSIBIL-
ITY TO DAMAGE THE CLOCK SPRING.
Remove the upper control arm ball joint
nut.
Retain the factory nut.
Using a dead blow hammer or similar tool,
strike the knuckle on the side to dislodge
the ball joint taper.

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Remove the upper control arm pivot bolt.
Retain the factory pivot bolts and
nuts.
Remove the upper control arm.
With the upper control arms out of the ve-
hicle, remove the retaining clip on the top
of the ball joint.
Be sure to keep the retaining clip.
Using a flat head screw driver, carefully
remove the OE ball joint boot.
BE VERY CAREFUL NOT TO PUNCTURE
THE BOOT.
NOTE: THIS STEP IS OPTIONAL BUT MAY EN-
SURE THE BOOT IS NOT DAMAGED DURING THE
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION PROCESS.
Using a ball joint press and the provided
tube and washers, press the ball joint
out of the factory arm.
NOTE: THE LARGE WASHER WITH THE HOLE
WILL SIT ON TOP OF THE SUPPLIED TUBE. THE
SMALLER WASHER WITHOUT THE HOLE WILL
ACT AS A SPACER ON THE TOP OF THE BALL
JOINT.

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Remove the ball joint from the factory up-
per control arm.
Using the appropriate tool included in the
ball joint press, orient the ball joint so the
flats match up and slowly press the ball
joint into the supplied upper control arm.
Ensure ball joint is fully seated.
Install the factory ball joint retaining clip.
If removed, install the factory ball joint
boot.
NOTE: IF ANY GREASE WAS CLEANED OUT OF
BOOT UPON REMOVAL, IT WILL BE NECESSARY
TO ADD GREASE.

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Install the provided upper control arm
dust cap. Ensure the “R” is facing to-
wards the outside of the vehicle.
Install the replacement upper control arms
using the factory mounting hardware.
Torque the factory nut to 120 ft-lbs.
Install upper ball joint to knuckle using
factory hardware.
Torque the factory hardware to 55 ft-lbs.
Using the factory bolt install the upper
control arm heat shield on the passenger
side.
Torque the factory hardware to 80 in-lbs.
Install the pinch bolt on the top u-joint.
Torque the factory hardware to 55 ft-lbs.
NOTE: ENSURE THE STEERING WHEEL DID NOT
ROTATE. IT IS VERY INPORTANT THE STEERING
SHAFT AND U-JOINT ARE INSTALLED IN THE
FACTORY ORIENTATION OR ELSE THERE IS A
HIGH POSSIBILITY TO DAMAGE THE CLOCK
SPRING.

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Install the sway bar end link into the low-
er control arm using the factory hardware.
Torque the factory nut to 55 ft-lbs.
NOTE: BE SURE TO INSTALL THE END
LINK NUT USING HAND TOOLS.
Raise the sway bar back into the factory
orientation.
Install the driver and passenger rear sway
bar retainer cap nuts.
Do not tighten at this time.
Install the driver and passenger rear sway
bar retainer cap bolt.
Torque the factory nut to 55 ft-lbs.
Torque the factory bolt to 55 ft-lbs.

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Install both the driver and passenger rear
sway bar skid plate bolts.
Torque the factory bolt to 35 ft-lbs.
Tighten the (2) forward sway bar skid
plate bolts.
Torque the factory bolt to 35 ft-lbs.
Install the single retaining rivet that se-
cures the inner fender liner.
With everything tightened and torque to the specified specifications, install front tires
and lower vehicle.
With the steering wheel centered, turn the tie rod ends until the tires are straight. If
the steering wheel is not centered properly, the ABS/traction control lights may acti-
vate. Turn the wheels from lock to lock and make sure the brake lines and ABS rout-
ing clears all suspension components adequately. Reposition if necessary.

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Remove the rear wheels.
With the rear wheels removed, locate and
remove the (12) mounting clips and the
(3) mounting screws that hold the rear
fender liners in place.
Remove the rear fender liners.
Retain all the factory mounting hardware.
Rear Installation
Block the front tires and raise the rear of the vehicle using a suitable jack.
Support with jack stands at each frame rail in front of the rear lower control arm
hangers.