Superlift K179 User manual

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MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE
CORRECT LIFT FOR YOUR VEHICLE:
Double check the Year, Make, Model, Lift Height and
KIT Part Numbers.
Prior to beginning the installation, OPEN the Boxes and CHECK the Included Components Compared to
the Parts Breakdown. Check all parts and hardware in the box with the parts list below. Be sure you have all needed
parts and know where they install.
IF you find a packaging error, contact SUPERLIFT directly. Do not contact the dealer where the system was originally
purchased. You will need the control number from each box when calling; this number is located at the bottom of
the part number label and to the right of the bar code.
Engineered for 4WD Models ONLY.
Fits: 2009-2014 Ford F-150 4WD
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING SUPERLIFT FOR ALL YOUR SUSPENSION NEEDS!!
INTRODUCTION BEFORE INSTALLATION...
Installation requires a professional mechanic. In addition to these instructions, professional knowledge of
disassembly / reassembly procedures and post installation checks must be known.
PRIOR to beginning, inspect the vehicles steering, driveline, and brake systems, paying close attention to
the suspension link arms and bushings, sway bars and bushings, tie rod ends, pitman arm, idler arm, ball
joints and wheel bearings. Also check the steering sector-to-frame and all suspension-to-frame attaching
points for stress cracks. The overall vehicle must be in excellent working condition; repair or replace all
worn parts.
Read instructions several times before starting. Read each step completely as you go.
Be sure you have all needed parts and know where they install.
If being installed on a 2009 Model, You MUST Order a #77-15-9922 Separately!!
Vehicles Equipped with a 2-Piece Rear Driveshaft, You MUST Order #9935 for the
Carrier Bearing Shims.
• Front end alignment is necessary.A foot-pound torque reading is given in parenthesis ( ) after
each appropriate fastener.
• Tool and Wrench/Socket size is given in brackets [ ] after each appropriate step.
• Always wear safety glasses when using power tools.
• Prior to attaching components, be sure all mating surfaces are free of grit, grease, excessive undercoating, etc.
• Do not fabricate any components to gain additional suspension height.
• A factory service manual should be on hand for reference.
• 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 stance.
2009-2014 FORD F-150 PICKUP 4WD
4.5 & 6 Inch Lift Kits
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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BEFORE YOU DRIVE...
Check all fasteners for proper torque. Check to ensure for 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 components for clearance.
Test and inspect brake system. Perform steering sweep to ensure front brake hoses have adequate slack
and do not contact any rotating, mobile or heated members. Inspect rear brake hoses at full extension for
adequate slack. Failure to perform hose check/replacement may result in component failure.
Perform head light check and adjustment.
It is the ultimate buyer’s responsibility to have all bolts / nuts checked for tightness after the
first 100 miles and then every 1000 miles. The steering, suspension and driveline systems, plus wheel
alignment should be inspected by a qualified professional mechanic at least every 3000 miles.
TIRES & WHEELS...
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.
Stock 18” & 20”Wheels Will Fit back on
the vehicle once this suspension system is installed.
ANY larger or wider tire & wheel
combination other than listed Will Require Vehicle
Trimming.
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: The provided
tire/wheel fitments are approximate. Actual
dimensions of a given tire size can vary
considerably from one brand to another.
Manufacturers’ wheel offset and backspacing
measurement points are not always consistent.
Backspacing greatly impacts tire-to-fender
clearance when turning. Wheel width and
backspacing influence whether the tires protrude
past the fenders, and to what extent. Considering
these important factors, we recommend that
you fit-check your tire/wheel selection prior to
purchasing.
TOOLS & TECH...
The chart is a listing of the main tools need to
install this lift kit system.
Tire Wheel Backspacing (IN) Offset (MM)
33 x 12.5 18 x 9 4.5 -
35 x 12.5 18 x 9 5.3 19
33 x 12.5 20 x 9 4.5 -
35 x 12.5 20 x 9 5.3 25
Tire Wheel Backspacing (IN) Offset (MM)
35 x 12.5 18 x 9 5.3 19
35 x 13.5 18 x 9 5 13
35 x 13.5 18 x 9 4.5 -
35 x 12.5 20 x 9 5.5 25
35 x 13.5 20 x 9 5 13
35 x 13.5 20 x 9 4.5 -
35 x 12.5 20 x 10 4.3 -19
RECOMMENDED TIRE SIZE SPECIFICATIONS
4.5 Inch Lift
6 Inch Lift
RECOMMENDED TIRE SIZE SPECIFICATIONS
Standard Metric
3/8" 8mm
7/16" 10mm
1/2" 13mm
PlasticFastenerRemovalTool 9/16" 15mm
5/8" 18mm
3/4" 19mm
13/16" 21mm
7/8" 27mm
8mmAllen
5mmAllen
TOOLS
DieGrinderwithCut‐OffWheel
Wrench/SocketSizesMiscellaneousTools
FlatheadScrewdriver
Hammer
FloorJack
JackStands
Drill
DrillBits‐7/32",9/32"&11/32"
TorqueWrench

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KitPartNumber K178 4.5"LiftKit KitPartNumber K179 6"LiftKit
PartNumber Qty.PartDescription PartNumber Qty.PartDescription
9922 1 KitBox,Knuckles 9922 1 KitBox,Knuckles
9926 1 KitBox,Crossmember,BellyPan&SwayBarDrop 9926 1 KitBox,Crossmember,BellyPan&SwayBarDrop
9927 1 KitBox,Differential,BumpStops&DriveshaftSpacer 9927 1 KitBox,Differential,BumpStops&DriveshaftSpacer
9929 1 KitBox,StrutSpacer 9928 1 KitBox,StrutSpacer
84057 1 KitBox,SUPERLIFTShocks 84057 1 KitBox,SUPERLIFTShocks
OR OR
KitPartNumber K178B 4.5"LiftKit KitPartNumber K179B 6"LiftKit
PartNumber Qty.PartDescription PartNumber Qty.PartDescription
9922 1 KitBox,Knuckles 9922 1 KitBox,Knuckles
9926 1 KitBox,Crossmember,BellyPan&SwayBarDrop 9926 1 KitBox,Crossmember,BellyPan&SwayBarDrop
9927 1 KitBox,Differential,BumpStops&DriveshaftSpacer 9927 1 KitBox,Differential,BumpStops&DriveshaftSpacer
9929 1 KitBox,StrutSpacer 9928 1 KitBox,StrutSpacer
84058 1 KitBox,BILSTEINShocks 84058 1 KitBox,BILSTEINShocks
KitPartNumber 9922 KitPartNumber 9928 6"LiftKit
PartNumber Qty.PartDescription PartNumber Qty.PartDescription
66‐01‐992
2
1 Knuckle,Driver10362 4 9/16"x3‐5/16"x12"Ubolts
66‐02‐992
2
1 Knuckle,Passenger 55‐09‐993
0
1 StrutSpacers(6"),Driver
55‐13‐992
2
1 StrutSpacers(6"),Passenger
KitPartNumber 9926 55‐31‐993
0
2 Block,Rear
PartNumber Qty.PartDescription 77‐1509 1 UboltNutsandWashers
55‐15‐992
2
1 Crossmember,Front
55‐16‐992
2
1 Crossmember,Rear KitPartNumber 9929 4.5"LiftKit
55‐07‐992
2
1 SwayBarDrop,DriverPartNumber Qty.PartDescription
55‐08‐992
2
1 SwayBarDrop,Passenger10352 4 9/16"x3‐5/16"x11"Ubolts
55‐10‐992
2
1 BellyPan 55‐11‐993
0
1 StrutSpacers(4.5"),Driver
77‐9922 1 HardwareBag,KnuckleSpacers,E‐Brake 55‐14‐992
2
1 StrutSpacers(4.5"),Passenger
77‐9926
A
1 HardwareBag,CamBolts 55‐30‐993
0
2 Block,Rear
77‐1509 1 UboltNutsandWashers
KitPartNumber 9927
PartNumber Qty.PartDescription KitPartNumber 84057
55‐03‐993
0
1 DifferentialDrop,DriverPartNumber Qty.PartDescription
55‐04‐993
0
1 DifferentialDrop,Passenger01‐8515
0
2 SUPERLIFTShockCylinder,Rear
55‐12‐993
0
2 BumpStop,Rear 77‐8703
7
2 HardwareBag,ShocksBushingsandSleeves
66‐11‐991
0
1 DriveshaftSpacer,Front
77‐993
0
1 HardwareBag,SUPERLIFTparts KitPartNumber 8405
8
77‐9932 1 HardwareBag,NutsandBolts PartNumber Qty.PartDescription
BE5‐6249‐H
5
2 BILSTEINShockCylinder,Rear
77‐8703
7
2 HardwareBag,ShocksBushingsandSleeves
KitPartNumber 77‐993
0
KitPartNumber 77‐993
2
PartNumber Qty.PartDescription PartNumber Qty.PartDescription
01‐6041
8
4 01‐60418,HourglassBushing 10MFN 6 10mmFlangeNut
21‐3205 1 5/16"x3‐1/2"VacuumHose 10MFW 2 10mmFlatWasher
23‐3205 1 5/16"HoseAdapter 10MX1.5X150C
S
2 10mmx1.5x150mmBolt
24‐570
4
4 24‐5704,0.75"ODx0.50"IDx1.54"L,Sleeve 10MX1.5X90SH
B
6 10mmx1.5x90mmBolt,sockethead
55‐16‐991
0
1 BrakeLineBracket,Rear 14X12STB 2 1/4"x1/2"Bolt,Self‐Tapping
55‐18‐991
0
1 BrakeLineBracket,FrontPassenger 18MFW 8 18mmFlatWasher
55‐19‐991
0
1 BrakeLineBracket,FrontDriver 18MLN 6 18mmStoverNut
18MX2.5X150C
S
2 18mmx2.5x150mmBolt
KitPartNumber 77‐992
2
38C5FN 4 3/8"FlangeNut
PartNumber Qty.PartDescription 38X1C5CB 4 3/8"x1"CarriageBolt,CoarseThread
55‐12‐992
2
1 EmergencyBrakeBracket 516C5NN 2 5/16"NylocNut
12X114C5CS 1 1/2"x1‐1/4"Bolt,CoarseThread 516C8SN 1 5/16"StoverNut
12SW 1 1/2"SAEWasher 516SW 3 5/16"SAEWasher
12C5NN 1 1/2"NylocNut 516X1C5CS 1 5/16"x1"Bolt,CoarseThread
516X1C5CS 1 5/16"x1"Bolt,CoarseThread 516X1STB 1 5/16"x1"Bolt,Self‐Tapping
516SW 2 5/16"SAEWasher 516X34C5CS 2 5/16"x3/4"Bolt,CoarseThread
516C5NN 1 5/16"NylocNut 716C8SN 4 7/16"StoverNut
716SW 4 7/16"SAEWasher
KitPartNumber 77‐9926
A
716X1C5CS 4 7/16"x1"Bolt,CoarseThread
PartNumber Qty.PartDescription 916C8SN 3 9/16"StoverNut
66‐23‐992
2
2 18mmx160mmCamBolt,CamWasher&NylocNut 916SW 3 9/16"SAEWasher
66‐22‐994
0
2 18mmx140mmCamBolt,CamWasher&NylocNut 916X334C5C
S
3 9/16"x3‐3/4"Bolt,CoarseThread
F470
L
2 F470L,ThreadLocker
KitPartNumber 77‐8703
7
PartNumber Qty.PartDescription KitPartNumber 77‐15‐992
2
01‐6041
8
2 01‐60418,HourglassBushing PartNumber Qty.PartDescription
24‐570
4
2 24‐5704,0.75"ODx0.50"IDx1.54"L,sleev
e
15‐9922 4 BrakeCaliperSleeve
KitPartNumber 77‐150
9
PartNumber Qty.PartDescription
1511-B09 8 9/16" High Nut, Fine Thread
1509 8 9/16" Ubolt Washer
KKITBREAKDOWN
KITBOXBREAKDOWN
HARDWAREBAGBREAKDOWN
How to Read the Kit Breakdown Charts: The ‘K KIT BREAKDOWN’ lists the Part Numbers, Quantities & Part Description of
the Boxes that are included in the K KIT. The ‘KIT BREAKDOWN’ lists Part Numbers, Quantities & Part Description of the Individual
Components & Hardware Bags that are included in Each Box. The ‘HARDWARE BREAKDOWN’ lists the Part Numbers, Quantities
& Part Description of the Individual Components.

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Step PartNumber Qty.
perKit Description NewAttachingHardware Qty.per Bracket
Hardware
Bag
Number
21 55‐03‐9930 1 DifferentialDrop,Driver9/16"x3‐3/4"Bolt,CoarseThread 1 77‐9932
9/16"SAEWasher 1
9/16"StoverNut 1
21 55‐04‐9930 1 DifferentialDrop,Passenger9/16"x3‐3/4"Bolt,CoarseThread 1 77‐9932
9/16"SAEWasher 1
9/16"StoverNut 1
21 21‐3205 1 5/16"x3‐1/2"VacuumHose 77‐9930
21 23‐3205 1 5/16"HoseAdapter
22 55‐07‐9922 1 SwayBarDrop,Driver7/16"x1"Bolt,CoarseThread 2 77‐9932
7/16"SAEWasher 2
7/16"StoverNut 2
22 55‐08‐9922 1 SwayBarDrop,Passenger7/16"x1"Bolt,CoarseThread 2 77‐9932
7/16"SAEWasher 2
7/16"StoverNut 2
23 55‐06‐9922 1 Crossmember,Rear 9/16"x3‐3/4"Bolt,CoarseThread 1 77‐9932
9/16"SAEWasher 1
9/16"StoverNut 1
18mmStoverNut 4
18mmFlatWasher 6
18mmx2.5x150mm,Bolt 2
55‐20‐9930,CamBolt(Long) 2 77‐9923
25 55‐05‐9922 1 Crossmember,Front 55‐20‐9922,CamBolt(Short) 2 77‐9923
18mmStoverNut 2 77‐9932
18mmFlatWasher 2
28 55‐10‐9922 1 BellyPan 3/8"x1"CarriageBolt,CoarseThread 4 77‐9932
3/8"FlangeNut 4
29 66‐11‐9910 1 DriveshaftSpacer,Front 10mmx1.5x90mmBolt,SocketHead 6 77‐9932
F470L,ThreadLocker 1
31 55‐09‐9930 1 StrutSpacer(6"),Driver 10mmFlangeNut 3 77‐9932
31 55‐13‐9922 1 StrutSpacer(6"),Passenger 10mmFlangeNut 3
OR
31 55‐11‐9930 1 StrutSpacer(4.5"),Driver 10mmFlangeNut 3 77‐9932
31 55‐14‐9922 1 StrutSpacer(4.5"),Passenger 10mmFlangeNut 3
33 66‐01‐9922 1 Knuckle,DriverF470L,ThreadLocker 0.5 77‐9932
15‐9922‐BrakeCaliperSleeve(2009ModelsONLY) 2 77‐9922
33 66‐02‐9922 1 Knuckle,Passenger F470L,threadlocker 0.5 77‐9932
15‐9922‐BrakeCaliperSleeve(2009ModelsONLY) 2 77‐9922
41 55‐19‐9910 1 BrakeLineBracket,FrontDriver 5/16"x3/4"Bolt,CoarseThread 1 77‐9932
5/16"NylocNut 1
5/16"SAEWasher 1
1/4"x1/2"Bolt,Self‐Tapping 1
41 55‐18‐9910 1 BrakeLineBracket,FrontPassenger5/16"x3/4"Bolt,CoarseThread 1 77‐9932
5/16"NylocNut 1
5/16"SAEWasher 1
1/4"x1/2"Bolt,Self‐Tapping 1
50 55‐12‐9922 1 EmergencyBrakeLineBracket 1/2"x1‐1/4"Bolt,CoarseThread 1 77‐9922
1/2"SAEWasher 1
1/2"NylocNut 1
5/16"x1"Bolt,CoarseThread 1
5/16"SAEWasher 2
5/16"NylocNut 1
56 55‐31‐9930 2 Block,Rear(6") 9/16"x3‐5/16"x12"Ubolt,Square 4
9/16"HighNut,FineThread 8 77‐1509
9/16"UboltWasher 8
OR
56 55‐30‐9930 2 Block,Rear(4.5") 9/16"x3‐5/16"x11"Ubolt,Square 4
9/16"HighNut,FineThread 8 77‐1509
9/16"UboltWasher 8
57 55‐16‐9910 1 BrakeLineBracket,Rear 5/16"x1"Bolt,CoarseThread 1 77‐9932
5/16"StoverNut 1
5/16"SAEWasher 1
5/16"x1"Bolt,Self‐Tapping 1
59 01‐85150 2 SUPERLIFTShockCylinder,Rear 01‐60418,HourglassBushing 2 77‐9930
24‐5704,0.75"ODx0.50"IDx1.54"L,Sleeve 2
OR
59 BE5‐6249‐H5 2 BILSTEINShockCylinder,Rear 01‐60418,HourglassBushing 2 77‐9930
24‐5704,0.75"ODx0.50"IDx1.54"L,sleeve 2
60 55‐12‐9930 2 BumpStop,Rear 10mmx1.5x150mm,SocketBolt 1 77‐9932
10mmFlatWasher 1

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Use the check-off box

found at each step to help you keep your place. Two

denotes that one check-off box is for the Driver Side (Left) and one is for the Passenger Side
(Right). Unless otherwise noted, always start with the Driver Side.
FRONT DISASSEMBLY
Save all factory components and hardware for reuse, unless noted.
1) PREPARE VEHICLE...

Chock rear tires and place transmission in neutral. Raise front of vehicle with a jack and secure
a jack stand beneath each frame rail. Ease the frame
down onto the stands and place transmission in park.
Remove front tires. [Lug Nuts 21mm]
2) FRONT DIFFERENTIAL SKID PLATE...

[Illustration 1] If equipped, remove the factory front
differential skid plate and discard. [13mm] (Some
models are equipped with a secondary skid plate located
behind the front differential skid plate. Remove this skid
plate as well as the brackets bolted to the side of the
frame and discard.)
3) SWAY BAR LINKS AND SWAY BAR BODY…

[Illustration 2] Disconnect the lower end of the sway bar links
from the lower control arm. [18mm]

[Illustration 3] Remove four nuts retaining the sway bar body,
then remove the sway bar from the vehicle. [15mm] Remove the
stud plates from each side and retain for later use.
Perform steps 4 through 15 one side at a time.
4) STEERING TIE ROD END...

[Illustration 4] Remove the nut from the tie rod end and using
the appropriate puller tool remove tie rod from knuckle. If you do not
have a puller tool you can use a hammer by very carefully striking
the tie rod boss of the knuckle; do not strike the tie rod end. [21mm]
Illustration 2
Illustration 3
Illustration 1
Illustration 4

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5) BRAKE LINE BRACKET AND ABS SENOR WIRE...

[Illustration 5] Unclip the vacuum lines from the brake line bracket. [plastic fastener removal tool]

[Illustration 6] Locate the brake line bracket on the steering knuckle and remove. [10mm]

[Illustration 6] Remove the ABS sensor wire from the steering knuckle. [8mm]
6) BRAKE CALIPER...
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[Illustration 7] Unbolt the brake caliper and remove
from the rotor and secure it away from the work area.
NOTE: Do not let calipers hang from brake lines. [21mm]
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Remove the front rotor from the hub.
7) CV SHAFT NUT...

[Illustration 8] Remove the CV shaft dust cap from
the outside of the hub assembly. Remove the retaining nut
from the CV shaft. [athead screwdriver, hammer, 13mm]
8) DUST SHIELD...

[Illustration 9] Remove the three bolts holding the dust shield
on the knuckle. [8mm]
Illustration 5 Illustration 6
Illustration 7
Illustration 8
Illustration 9

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9) ABS SENSOR AND VACUUM LINES...
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[Illustrations ] Remove the ABS sensors from the top of the hub assembly, and vacuum lines
from the vacuum module. [5mm allen, plastic fastener removal tool]
10) UPPER CONTROL ARM...

[Illustration 12] Loosen, but do not remove, the
four upper control arm bolts (2 per side). [21mm]
11) KNUCKLE...
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[Illustrations 13 &14] Remove the nuts from the
upper and lower ball joints then using the appropriate
puller tool, disconnect the ball joints from the knuckle. If
you do not have a puller tool you can use a hammer by
very carefully striking the ball joint boss’ of the knuckle;
do not strike the ball joints. Remove knuckle from
vehicle. [upper ball joint 21mm, lower ball joint 24mm]
12) BRAKE LINE BRACKET...

[Illustration 15] Locate the brake line bracket on the side of the upper control arm mount and
remove. [10mm]
Illustration 10 Illustration 11
Illustration 12
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13) LOWER CONTROL ARM…

[Illustration 16] Loosen but do not remove the four lower control arm bolts (2 per side). [bolt
21mm, nut 27mm]
14) STRUT…
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[Illustration 17] Remove the bolt from the lower strut studs and let the lower control arm swing
out of the way. [bolt 27mm, nut 30mm]

[Illustration 18 & 19] Remove the three nuts from the top of the strut and remove the strut from
the vehicle. [15mm]
15) LOWER CONTROL ARM...

[Illustration 20] Remove the lower control arm’s bolts then remove the lower control arm.
Repeat steps 4 through 15 on the remaining side.
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16) DRIVESHAFT...
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[Illustration 21] Mark the orientation of the front driveshaft, then disconnect from the differential;
secure the driveshaft up and out of the way, do not let it hang. Discard the bolts and washer plates.
[10mm]
17) REAR CROSSMEMBER…

[Illustration 22] Remove the four bolts securing the rear crossmember and remove the rear
crossmember. [bolt 15mm, nut 18mm]
18) DIFFERENTIAL REMOVAL…

Disconnect vacuum line from differential located on the top of the center section towards the
middle of the vehicle.

[Illustrations 23 thru 25] Support the differential with a jack and remove the rear driver’s side
differential bolt, then remove the two front bolts. [driver’s side rear bolt 21mm, driver’s side front bolt
18mm, passenger’s side bolt 18mm]

Carefully remove differential assembly.
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19) TRIMMING LOWER CONTROL ARM MOUNT…

[Illustrations 26 thru 31] The factory driver’s side rear lower control arm mount must be trimmed
as shown. Start on the rear side and measure from inside of the bracket out 5-1/2” and mark. Using
a square mark a line up and over the bracket maintaining the 5-1/2” distance from the inside edge.
Cut the bracket along the marked lines using a cut-off wheel or Sawz-All.

After cutting, clean and paint all exposed areas.
Illustration 23 Illustration 24 Illustration 25
Illustration 26 Illustration 27
Illustration 28 Illustration 29