Skyjacker D6912ST User manual

2006 - 2011
Dodge 1500 4WD
1"- 2.5” Performance Strut
Installation Instructions
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Before beginning the installation, thoroughly & completely read these instructions & the enclosed
driver’s WARNING NOTICE. Affix the WARNING decal in the passenger compartment in clear view
of all occupants. Please refer to the Parts List to insure that all parts & hardware are received prior
to the disassembly of the vehicle. If any parts are found to be missing, contact SKYJACKER®
Customer Service at 318-388-0816 to obtain the needed items. If you have any questions or
reservations about installing this lift kit, call SKYJACKER®Technical Assistance at 318-388-0816.
Make sure you park the vehicle on a level concrete or asphalt surface. Many times a vehicle is not
level (side-to-side) from the factory & is usually not noticed until a lift kit has been installed, which
makes the difference more visible. Using a measuring tape, measure the front & rear (both sides)
from the ground up to the center of the fender opening above the axle. Record this information
below for future reference.
Driver Side Front: Passenger Side Front:
Driver Side Rear: Passenger Side Rear:
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•If larger tires (10% more than the stock diameter) are installed, speedometer recalibration will be
necessary. Contact your local Dodge dealer or an authorized dealer for details.
•After installation a qualified alignment facility is required to align the vehicle to OEM specifications.

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Part #: D6912ST
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D6920STS DODGE 1500 STRUT SINGLE 2
STSP2 .467 STRUT SPCR RINGS / QTY4 1
I-D6912ST INST SHEET: D6912ST 1
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1. Secure & properly block the rear tires of the vehicle on a level
concrete or asphalt surface.
2. Raise the front of the vehicle from the front center cross member &
remove the front tires / wheels. (See Photo # 1)
3. Disconnect the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle.  It may be
necessary to strike the side of the knuckle to dislodge the tie rod end.
Be careful not to damage the tie rod end. (See Photo # 2)
4. Disconnect the sway bar end links. (See Photo # 3)
5. Disconnect the upper A-arm ball joint from the top of the steering
knuckle.
6. Disconnect the lower strut mount from the lower A-arm.
7. Remove the three upper strut mounting bolts from the upper frame
mount. (See Photo # 4)
8. Using a strut spring compressor, unload the tension on the upper
mount of the OEM coil assembly. Remove the upper shock retaining
nut & slide the strut out from the bottom. (See Photo # 5)
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9.  Assemble the new Skyjacker strut assembly by
installing the new Skyjacker coil spring seat, new Skyjacker coil spring
pad, new Skyjacker strut end cap, new Skyjacker bump stop, OEM
coil, & OEM upper hat on the new Skyjacker strut. Compressor the
coil spring & install the upper nut. (See Photo # 6) This will yeild
approximately 1" of lift depending on vehicle options. (ie. winch, after
market bumper, & etc)  "One" of the new Skyjacker coil seat
spacer rings (Part # F964ST-SP1) can be installed below the new
Skyjacker coil spring seat of each strut to yeild approximately 1 1/2"
of lift depending on vehicle options (See Photo # 7) & "Two" of
the new Skyjacker coil seat spacer rings (Part # F964ST-SP1) can
be installed below the new Skyjacker coil spring seat of each strut to
yeild approximately 2" of lift depending on vehicle options.
10.  Assemble the new Skyjacker strut assembly by
installing the new Skyjacker coil spring seat, new Skyjacker coil spring
pad, new Skyjacker strut end cap, new Skyjacker bump stop, OEM
coil, & OEM upper hat on the new Skyjacker strut. Compressor the
coil spring & install the upper nut. (See Photo # 6) This will yeild
approximately 1 1/2" of lift depending on vehicle options. (ie. winch,
after market bumper, & etc)  "One" of the new Skyjacker coil
seat spacer rings (Part # F964ST-SP1) can be installed below the
new Skyjacker coil spring seat of each strut to yeild approximately 2" -
2 1/2" of lift depending on vehicle options. (See Photo # 7) Do not
install "Two"
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12. Install the new strut assembly into the vehicle & attach to the upper
OEM frame mount using the OEM hardware. (See Photo # 8)
13. Attach the new strut assembly to the lower A-arm using the OEM
hardware. (See Photo # 9)
14. Attach the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle & attach the upper
A-arm to the steering knuckle. (See Photo # 10)  Periodically
retorque the upper / lower ball joints & outer tie rod!
15. Reconnect the sway bar end links using the OEM hardware.
16. Install the front tires / wheels & lower the vehicle to the ground.
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• After the installation is complete, double check that all nuts & bolts are tight. Refer to the following
chart below for the proper torque specifications. (Do not retighten the nuts & bolts where thread
lock compound was used.)
• With the vehicle placed on the ground, cycle the steering lock to lock & inspect the steering,
suspension, brake lines, front & rear drivelines, fuel lines, & wiring harnesses for proper operation,
tightness, & adequate clearance.
• H a v e t h e h e a d l i g h t s r e a d j u s t e d t o t h e p r o p e r s e t t i n g s .
• H a v e a q u a l i f i e d a l i g n m e n t c e n t e r r e a l i g n t h e f r o n t e n d t o t h e f a c t o r y s p e c i f i c a t i o n s .
• Retorque all the bolts after the first 100 miles.
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5/16 15 FT LB 20 FT LB
3/8 30 FT LB 35 FT LB
7/16 45 FT LB 60 FT LB
1/2 65 FT LB 90 FT LB
9/16 95 FT LB 130 FTLB
5/8 135 FT LB 175 FT LB
3/4 185 FT LB 280 FT LB
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6MM 5 FT LB 9 FT LB
8MM 18 FT LB 23 FT LB
10MM 32 FT LB 45 FT LB
12MM 55 FT LB 75 FT LB
14MM 85 FT LB 120 FT LB
16MM 130 FT LB 165 FT LB
18MM 170 FT LB 240 FT LB
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