How to Install ProRYDE 2 in. to 3 in. Adjustable Front Leveling Kit on your F-150

ALWAYS WEAR PROPER EYE PROTECTION & USE TOOLS SPECIFIC TO THE JOB!

THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN FACTORY PRE-TREATED WITH MARINE GRADE ANTI-SEIZE COMPOUND. NO LUBRICATION OF THE LARGE ADJUSTER THREADS IS NECESSARY PRIOR TO INSTALLATION. 

Step 1: Measure current front ride height. Take a measurement from the bottom of the wheel/rim to the lip of the fender on each side of the vehicle. Write down measurements to help in determining ride height after new kit is installed. (Figure A) 

Step 2: Position vehicle on a flat surface or automotive lift. Suspend front wheels, lifting by the frame with a floor jack or lift jack. Secure using jack stands and wheel chocks. Be sure engine is turned OFF and vehicle is in PARK. Remove tire/wheel assembly on ONE side of vehicle.

Step 3: Support Spindle to protect ABS system and brake lines! LOOSEN, but don’t completely remove upper ball joint nut, outer tie rod nut and sway bar link nut at the lower control arm.

Step 4: Break Outer tie rod and ball joint from their tapers using tools specific to this procedure. CAREFULLY, while supporting the spindle assembly, completely remove upper ball joint nut & tie rod nut, leaving the loosened sway bar link nut in place. (Figure B)

Step 5: Remove strut assembly from the vehicle. Remove LOWER strut bolt first, followed by the three (3) upper strut nuts. CAUTION! BE EXTREMELY CAREFULL TO SUPPORT STRUT ASSEMBLY WHEN REMOVING UPPER STRUT NUTS! The Strut/Spring assembly is heavy and can cause injury to technician or damage to other components if released too quickly! (Figure C) 

Step 6: Install ONE tear-resistent Nylon Bearing to top of each inner adjustment screw, as shown, prior to installing each Top Connection Plate. (Figure D)

Step 7: Using the original OEM stud nuts, secure new Adjustable Upper Strut Kit to OEM upper strut studs and torque to manufacturer’s specifications. (Figure E) 

Step 8: Install the Top Connection Plate ONLY, studs directed UPWARD,
into position in the strut tower, and secure with NEW Nylock Stud Nuts
supplied with this kit. Torque stud nuts to OEM specifications. (Figure F)

Step 9: Reinstall strut assembly. Be sure the new Adjustable Upper Strut Kit is
THREADED DOWN in the MOST COMPACT POSITION for easiest reassembly,
then pass exposed threaded area of the kit THROUGH the center of the Top
Connection Plate already installed. HINT: The use of a pry bar or breaker bar
may simplify reinstallation of the Strut Assembly. (Figure G)

Step 10: Install Large 1-1/4-12 Adjustment Locking Jam Nut included with
this kit and tighten until snug to Top Connection Plate. Install Snap Ring
included with kit.

Step 11: Reinstall lower strut bolt and torque to manufacturer’s specifications.

Step 12: Reinstall upper ball joint nut and outer tie rod nut. Hint: The use of
a bottle jack may assist in reassembly of the ball joint to the knuckle. Torque to
manufacturer’s specifications, including the sway bar nut.

Step 13: Reinstall tire/wheel assembly, and check that all suspension
components and lug nuts have been properly torqued to manufacturer’s
specifications.

Step 14: REPEAT STEPS 3 THROUGH 13 ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE
VEHICLE. Carefully follow each step of these instructions as you did on
the first side of the vehicle!

Step 15: Lower the vehicle, jounce suspension and measure ride height of
EACH SIDE. Measure from the bottom of the wheel/rim to the lip of the fender.

ADJUSTING FRONT RIDE HEIGHT AFTER INSTALLATION

(1) Lift vehicle by the frame, allowing wheels to HANG FREELY. Secure using
jack stands and wheel chocks.

(2) Loosen the Large Adjustment Locking Jam Nut SEVERAL complete turns.

(3) Using a 1/2” ratchet, engage the 1/2" Threaded Adjuster at the TOP of the
Adjustable Upper Strut Kit. Turn COUNTER-CLOCKWISE to INCREASE ride
height, and CLOCKWISE to DECREASE ride height. Each full turn of the
height adjuster will result in a ride height change of approximately 1/4”. Each half
turn will result in a ride height change of approximately 1/8”. (Figure H)

(4) Be sure vehicle is LEVEL from side-to-side and at the desired ride height,
making adjustments as required. Retorque all fasteners to OEM specifications
and retighten the Large Adjustment Locking Jam Nut to the top plate of the
kit!

Step 16: PERFORM A COMPLETE WHEEL ALIGNMENT, utilizing a Certified Alignment Technician with experience working on lifted vehicles.

Step 17: ADJUST HEADLIGHTS to accommodate new front ride height position.