ReadyLift 69-2517 User manual

ReadyLift® (Part# 69-2517 & 69-2518) Installation Instructions
2005-UP Ford F-250 Super Duty 4WD w/o Camper Package
ReadyLift®
2060 Placentia Ave Suite B-1, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Toll Free [phone] Local [phone] Fax [phone]
SAFETY WARNING:ReadyLift Suspension Inc. recommends this system be installed by a professional techni-
cian. In addition to these instructions, professional knowledge of disassembly/ reassembly procedures and
post installation checks must be known.
PRODUCT SAFETY WARNING:Modifying your vehicle ride height may result in the vehicle handling differ-
ently than a factory equipped vehicle. Extreme care must be used to prevent loss of control or vehicle rollover.
Failure to drive your modified vehicle safely may result in serious injury or death. ReadyLift Suspension Inc.
does not recommend the combined use of suspension lifts, body lifts, or other lifting devices. You should
never operate your modifiedvehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Always drive your modified vehicle
at reduced speeds to ensure your ability to control your vehicle under all driving conditions. Always wear your
seat belt.
Pre-Installation Notes
1. Special literature required: OE Service Manual for model/year of vehicle. Refer to manual for proper disas-
sembly/reassembly procedures of OE and related components.
2. Adhere to recommendations when replacement fasteners, retainers and keepers are called out in the OE
manual.
3. Larger rim and tire combinations may increase leverage on suspension, steering, and related components.
When selecting combinations larger than OE, consider the additional stress you could be inducing on the OE
and related components.
4. Post suspension system vehicles may experience drive line vibrations. Angles may require tuning, slider on
shaft may require replacement, shafts may need to be lengthened or trued, and U-joints may need to be re-
placed.
5. Secure and properly block vehicle prior to installation of ReadyLift Suspension Inc. components. Always
wear safety glasses when using power tools.
6. If installation is to be performed without a hoist, ReadyLift aSuspension Inc. recommends rear alterations
first.
7. 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 attitude. Always measure the attitude prior to beginning
installation.
POST-INSTALATION WARNINGS
1. Check all fasteners for proper torque. Check to ensurefor adequate clearance between all rotating, mobile,
fixed, and heated members. Verify clearance between exhaust and brake lines, fuel lines, fuel tank, floor
boards and wiring harness. Check steering gear for clearance. Test and inspectbrake system.
2. Perform steering sweep to ensure front brake hoses have adequate slack and do not contact any rotating,
mobile or heated members. Inspect rearbrake hoses at fullextension for adequate slack. Failure to perform
hose check/ replacement may result in component failure. Longer replacement hoses, if needed can be pur-
chased from a local parts supplier.
3. Headlight adjustment is highly recommended.
4. Re-torque all fasteners after 500 miles. Always inspect fasteners and components during routine servicing.

ReadyLift® (Part# 69-2517 & 69-2518) Installation Instructions
2005-UP Ford F-250 Super Duty 4WD w/o Camper Package
ReadyLift®
2060 Placentia Ave Suite B-1, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Toll Free [phone] Local [phone] Fax [phone]
Please read instructions thoroughly and completely before beginning installation.
Installation by a trained mechanic is highly recommended.
Bill of Materials
Description Qty
2
2
2
2
4
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
4
Metal coil spacer
Polyurethane sound insulator
Shock extension bracket
M14 x 90mm bolt
M14 Washer
M14 Nylon lock nut
16mm carrier bearing spacer
7/16 x 2 1/4 bolt (not pictured)
Bump stop extension bracket
M8 x1.25 Nylon lock nut
05-07 F350 Pan hard bracket (69-2517 only)
08-09 F350 Pan hard bracket (69-2518 only)
Inner Fender Liner brackets w/ hardware
ReadyLift® Aluminum 6” Decal
ReadyLift® OEM Style 4” block Driver side
ReadyLift® OEM Style 4” block Passenger side
U-bolts with hardware
Bolt
Size
Millime-
ters
Torque Specs in FT/LB
Metric Grade
8.8 Metric Grade 10.9
6mm 6 8
8mm 16 22
10mm 40 45
12mm 54 70
14mm 89 117
16mm 132 175
18mm 182 236

ReadyLift® (Part# 69-2517 & 69-2518) Installation Instructions
2005-UP Ford F-250 Super Duty 4WD w/o Camper Package
ReadyLift®
2060 Placentia Ave Suite B-1, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Toll Free [phone] Local [phone] Fax [phone]
Please read instructions thoroughly and completely before beginning installation.
Installation by a trained mechanic is highly recommended.
Position truck on a flat surface and lift vehicle by the frame until the front wheels are off
the ground. Use a floor jack and support the frame with jack stands, or a (2) two post
lift if available. Two jacks may be needed to lift and lower the front differential during
installation.
5.
4.
3.
2.
1. Remove front wheels. Remove the lower
shock bolt. Use a floor jack to raise the dif-
ferential to release any pressure on the
lower shock bolt making the removal easier.
Remove this bolt.
With the jack still supporting the axle, unbolt
the 13mm brake line support bracket from
the frame on both sides.
2005-2007 Fig A
2008 Fig B
Remove upper track bar 30mm nut and
bolt.
Remove sway bar end link bolt on both
sides. 19mm, 21mm
Fig A Fig B
Lower differential and remove spring.
Install Readylift® coil spacer.
(Order of assembly: Coil (A), factory isola-
tor (B), coil spacer (C), polyurethane sound
insulator (D).) Reinstall coil and raise differ-
ential.
A
B
D C
Install shock extension onto shock using the
hardware provided. Please note that there is a
driver and passenger side shock extension.
Look for the D and P stamped on the inside
leg of the brackets. Install shock extension
bracket into factory shock mounting location on
the axle using the factory hardware. Torque to
factory specs. Reference torque specs on front
page.
Remove this bolt.

ReadyLift® (Part# 69-2517 & 69-2518) Installation Instructions
2005-UP Ford F-250 Super Duty 4WD w/o Camper Package
ReadyLift®
2060 Placentia Ave Suite B-1, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Toll Free [phone] Local [phone] Fax [phone]
Please read instructions thoroughly and completely before beginning installation.
Installation by a trained mechanic is highly recommended.
6. Remove the two 19mm bolts on the factory
track bar bracket (one on each side of the
track bar mount). Remove the three 21mm
nuts located on the cross member. Remove
track bar bracket. Install ReadyLift® track
bar bracket using the factory hardware.
Torque to factory specs. Reference torque
specs on front page.
Driver side Passenger side
OEM Hole
OEM Hole
7.
2005-2007 Models - Reinstall brake line
support brackets.
2008 models drill 3/8” hole approximately
2” below the factory hole, use the factory
self-tapping screw to re-attach the brake
line support bracket.
Track Bar
Using factory hardware re-install track bar
onto the new ReadyLift® track bar bracket.
Re-install sway bar end links.
Torque to factory specs. Reference torque
specs on front page.
Remove OEM front bump stops.
Remove the 10mm bolts that attach the
bump stop brackets to the frame.
Install ReadyLift® bump stop extension
bracket. Using a Phillips screw driver, in-
sert it into the holes in the extension and
use the handle as a leverage point to
tighten.
Install OEM bump stop bracket using nut
provided. Install OEM bump stop.
8.
9.

ReadyLift® (Part# 69-2517 & 69-2518) Installation Instructions
2005-UP Ford F-250 Super Duty 4WD w/o Camper Package
ReadyLift®
2060 Placentia Ave Suite B-1, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Toll Free [phone] Local [phone] Fax [phone]
Please read instructions thoroughly and completely before beginning installation.
Installation by a trained mechanic is highly recommended.
10.
Be sure to double check that all hardware has been tightened and torqued to
factory specs.
Remount wheels and tires and torque to factory specs. Re-torque wheels after
25 miles.
*See next page for Tire/wheel fitment specifications.
Wheel Alignment; a Certified Alignment Technician that is experienced with
lifted vehicles is recommended to perform the alignment.
*It is recommended that you have your vehicle’s alignment checked whenever
installing new tires.
*It is also recommended that you adjust your headlights whenever your vehicle’s
ride height is altered.
Warning! This ReadyLift® Leveling Kit is designed and engineered to level out a
stock vehicle with no prior modifications. The use of this kit along with items
such as suspension lifts , body lifts or any other type of lifting accessory shall
be done at the vehicles owners risk and will void any and all warranties in effect
or implied by ReadyLift®. This kit is not for off road abuse.
Carrier Bearing Spacer Installation
Remove the two 15mm bolts, use a
jack stand to support the drive shaft.
Install the ReadyLift® carrier bearing
spacer using the hardware provided.
Torque to factory spec. Reference
torque specs on front page.
Rear Block Installation
Remove the four 24mm nuts on one
side. Remove the U-bolts. Using a jack,
carefully raise the truck by the leaf
spring until OEM block is loose and
there is enough room the for new
block. Install ReadyLift® 4” rear block.
Please note that the arrow on the bot-
tom of the block points to the front of
the truck. Install ReadyLift® U-bolts
using the hardware provided. Torque
to factory specs. Repeat on opposite
side.

ReadyLift® (Part# 69-2517 & 69-2518) Installation Instructions
2005-UP Ford F-250 Super Duty 4WD w/o Camper Package
ReadyLift®
2060 Placentia Ave Suite B-1, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Toll Free [phone] Local [phone] Fax [phone]
Tire and Wheel Fitment
For 35” tires: 35x12.50 Mounted on a wheel no wider than 9.5” with 0 offset or 5.25”
backspacing.
For 37” tires: 37x12.5 Mounted on the factory wheel or on a wheel no wider than 8” with a +35
offset or 6” backspacing. Please note that with this fitment the tire will rub a little at full
turn on the radius arm. You will also need to pull the inner fender liner back with both
of these fitments.
The best way to accomplish this is to install the ReadyLift® inner fender liner support kit. Drill
an 1/8” hole on the inner lip of the fender liner and an 1/8” hole on the underside of the body.
Using the self tapping screw and speed clip provided attach the bracket to the fender liner then
attach the other end to the body. See photos below.
Alignment Specs
Toe Left: 1/32 Toe Right: 1/32
Vehicle Handling
Warning
Vehicles with larger
wheels and tires will
handle differently than
stock vehicles. Take
time to familiarize your-
self with the handling of
your vehicle.
DRIVE SAFELY and
WEAR YOUR SEAT-
BELT.
Installation Warning
Always wear proper
safety equipment and
use the correct tools
when installing any
suspension upgrade.
Make sure vehicle is
on a flat surface and
you are using jack
stands or a lift rated
for the weight of the
vehicle.