Raptor Deaver Leaf Spring Install Instructions

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Raptor Deaver Leaf Spring Install instructions
For use with Deaver Raptor Leaf Springs and SDHQ Raptor Lower Bump Stop Pads
Parts: Deaver Leaf springs
U-Bolts x4
Nuts and Washers x8
Bushings with flat side x4
Standard round bushings x4
Bolt with nut x2
Larger sleeve x2
Smaller sleeve x2
1. With the truck on the ground the
removal of the stock leaf springs and
block begins.
Start by removing the lower shock
mount bolt
Parts: SDHQ Lower Bump Stop Pads
(SDHQ-13-1401)
Right Bump Pad x1
Left Bump Pad x1
Bump Pad U-Bolt x2
Nuts and Washers x4
2. Remove the stock u-bolts and lower
u-bolt plate
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3. Now comes the removal of the leaf
spring mounting bolts:
The front mount takes a little extra
work to get out of there because it is
so close to the fuel tank, after the
bolt has been loosened and the nut
removed, the head of the bolt must be
cut off in order to remove it. ( Use of a
torch is NOT advised) Once the head of
the bolt is cut, the remainder of the
bolt will need to be punched out.
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4. On the rear mount, you are going to
want to loosen but not completely
remove the shackle bolt, in order to
make it easier to transfer it over to
the new spring once it is off the
vehicle.(top bolt in pic 1) The lower
bolt may be completely removed. Keep
in mind that once this bolt is removed
there is nothing solidly holding the
leaf spring in place
5. The truck can now be jacked up high
enough to release the leaf spring, the
easiest way is to push the spring
upwards and towards the front of the
truck, keep an eye out for any cables
that may become entangled in the
spring.
Cable
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Where the spring and block used to be
Now its time to prep the Deavers for
install
6. Grease the bushings and insert into
the eyes of the spring. The bushings
with the flat side are going to go on
the front of the leaf pack, which is the
larger diameter end of the spring. The
standard round bushings will go into
the rear eye which is the single wrap
side.
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7. Now that the bushings are installed
the sleeves may be greased and
installed
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9. The Deavers are now ready to be
installed on the truck, the truck
should still be jacked up to the height
of where the springs were removed.
10. The new bolt will be utilized in the
front spring mount since the stock one
was cut off. (do not completely
tighten)
8. Remove the shackle from the stock
leaf pack, and install on the rear of
the new leaf spring
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11. The stock bolt on the rear mount
will be reused (do not completely
tighten)
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14. Using the smaller provided U-bolt
and hardware secure the strike pad
location to the axle do not tighten
completely yet
12. Since there is no longer a block on
the axle the center pins of the leaf
spring will go right into the opening
of the perch.
15. Reinstall the shock into the lower
mount
13. Now it is time to install the new
bump stop strike plate and Ubolt
retainer. Position the Strike pad over
the axle and leafs. Using the two
longer supplied U-bolts and the Stock
Lower u-bolt plate secure springs to
the axle.
16. Lower the truck back down to the
ground, tighten all bolts.
Remember to retorque all bolts after
500 miles