Parts Included
Installation Instructions Fabricated Lift Spindles Part # DK-922906 Page 1 of 4 Thank you for purchasing Dirt King fabricated lift spindles. We take great pride in designing and fabricating our products within our shop located in San Diego, California. All of our products are built to highest standards and include detailed instructions for easy installation. We offer a full line of suspension systems and accessories for all your off-road needs. If you have any questions or comments concerning this product please send us an email at [email protected]. Once again thank you for choosing Dirt King Fabrication!
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Fabricated Lift Spindles Extended Brake Lines Brake Line Brackets Caliper Bolts Upper arm washers
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DK-922906 DK-230725 DK-922951 G8-B410045M DK-CW8700125
7149 Mission Gorge Rd, San Diego CA 92120
Installation Instructions Fabricated Lift Spindles Part # DK-922906 Page 2 of 4 Install must be done by a qualified mechanic Carefully read all directions before installation -
Tools Needed Eye Protection - Jack Hammer - Red loctite® Jack Stands - Wheel chocks Torque Wrench Standard Sockets: 13/16” & 7/8” Metric Sockets: 8mm, 18mm, 21mm, 22mm, 24mm, 36mm
Pre Installation Take your vehicle and park it on level ground applying your parking brake. Then chock the rear wheels. Jack up the front of the truck slightly to take some of the weight off the wheels. While the wheels are still touching the ground break loose the lug nuts. Now lift the front end until the tires are off the ground. Place jack stands securely under each side of the frame rails and set down. Slightly jack up the driver side suspension to release tension off the upper arm. Remove the wheel and leave the jack under the arm. Removal First remove the hub nut using a 36mm socket. Now unbolt the caliper using an 18mm socket. Once the caliper is off the hub and rotor can be removed. Then unbolt the ABS line from the spindle with an 8mm socket. Next with a 21mm wrench, loosen the ball joint nut until it’s towards the end of the threads. With a hammer hit the side of the spindle until the ball joint breaks free. Repeat this process to the lower arm and outer tie rod. After the ball joints are broke free from the spindle take off the nuts and remove the spindle.
The next step is to press out the snout from the spindle. Put the spindle in a hydraulic press to remove it. It will take a lot of pressure and will most likely need to be heated up by a torch.
Installation Start by pressing the snout into the Dirt King lift spindle. Placing a small amount of anti-seize inside the snout bore will make pressing it in much easier. Next bolt the spindle up to the upper and lower arms applying red loctite. Washers are provided that go between the upper arm nut and the spindle.
Insert washer before tightening the upper arm
Strike with hammer
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All products are intended for off-road use only. Our suspension systems are not to be modified from its original design in any way. Dirt King Fabrication is not responsible or liable for any accidents, injuries or deaths that may occur from use any products offered. Customer assumes all liability in assuring that parts are correctly installed and maintained. No warranty is expressed or implied on all products sold or manufactured by Dirt King Fabrication.
7149 Mission Gorge Rd, San Diego CA 92120
Installation Instructions Fabricated Lift Spindles Part # DK-922906 Page 2 of 4 Installation Continued The outer tie rod now flips and mounts on top of the steering knuckle. Next replace the factory brake line and mounting bracket with the new mounting bracket and extended brake line.
Installation Overview
New brake line bracket
Attach the ABS line and brake line to the new bracket and spindle making sure there is plenty of slack for turning. Alignment Once installation is complete your vehicle will need to be aligned by a qualified shop.
The hub can be installed next using red loctite on the threads. Manufacture torque spec for the hub nut is 295ft/lbs. Once completed install the caliper with the new bolts supplied. Torque the bolts to 110ft/lbs with red loctite on the threads. Do a visual check making sure everything is tight and installed correctly. You can now reinstall the tire. Repeat these steps to the opposite side.
DIRTKINGFABRICATION.com
All products are intended for off-road use only. Our suspension systems are not to be modified from its original design in any way. Dirt King Fabrication is not responsible or liable for any accidents, injuries or deaths that may occur from use any products offered. Customer assumes all liability in assuring that parts are correctly installed and maintained. No warranty is expressed or implied on all products sold or manufactured by Dirt King Fabrication.
7149 Mission Gorge Rd, San Diego CA 92120
Terms and Conditions Page 4 of 4
THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY TO ALL ORDERS PLACED WITH DIRT KING FABRICATION (WEBSITE, PHONE, FAX, MAIL, OR E-MAIL), EITHER DIRECTLY OR THROUGH A DEALER, CONSTITUTE THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND ACCEPTANCE OF ALL THE CONDITIONS LISTED BELOW: All products sold or manufactured by Dirt King Fabrication are intended for off-road use only. Our suspension systems are not to be modified from its original design in any way. Dirt King Fabrication is not responsible or liable for any accidents, injuries or deaths that may occur from the use of any products offered. Installation of this system will alter the center of gravity of the vehicle and may increase the risk of a roll over as compared to stock. Customer assumes all liability in assuring that parts are correctly installed and maintained. No warranty is expressed or implied on all products sold or manufactured by Dirt King Fabrication. We are not responsible for products that don’t fit correctly on a vehicle which has been in an accident. Shipping & Delivery At this time, Dirt King Fabrication ships merchandise to locations within the United States and U.S. territories, including Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the US Virgin Islands. Additionally, Dirt King Fabrication ships merchandise to Canada and Mexico, but not to other international locations. The risk of loss and title for all merchandise ordered pass to you when the merchandise is delivered to the shipping carrier. Return Policy - Returns are only accepted within 30 days of original purchase. - Original copy of invoice must be provided - We are not responsible for shipping on returned products. - 15% restocking fee will be charged on all returns. - Deposits on custom orders or products built to order are non-refundable. - Parts must be returned in the original package and condition as they were sent. - No returns on items that have been damaged or installed. Missing or Defective Parts Dirt King Fabrication goes though various stages of quality control to insure all parts are included and packaged correctly however there may be an instance where something is looked over. If there is a missing or defective part a claim must be made with Dirt King Fabrication within 60 days of original purchase. Photos of the box’s exterior and contents must be e-mailed along with a description of what’s missing or defective. If the box has any holes, tears or damage from shipping Dirt King Fabrication will determine if it’s a claim that must be made with the shipping carrier. For defective parts photos need to be taken prior to install. Core Charges -All cores must be original OEM parts. Remanufactured parts will not be accepted. -All cores must be received within 30 days of purchase for full credit. -Partial or no credit will be issued if core is damaged or modified in any way. Maintenance After initial installation parts may make a clunking or creaking sound until the heims, uniballs, and bushings settle and are broken in. After a 50 mile break in period you must go through and re-torque all of the bolts. Over time you will also need to apply a Teflon based dry lubricant spray to the uniballs and heims. The bushings will need to be greased through the zerk fittings. This will increase the lifespan of the joints and help prevent them from making noise. Inspect these items periodically for unusual wear and replace if necessary. Replacement is necessary if any of the heims, uniballs, or bushings have slop.
DIRTKINGFABRICATION.com
7149 Mission Gorge Rd, San Diego CA 92120
Check List Fabricated Lift Spindles Part # DK-922906 Page 1 of 1
Driver Side
□ Install the spindle to the upper and lower arms applying red loctite to the threads. □ Flip the tie rod and install to the spindle applying red loctite to the threads. □ Install ABS line and brake line. □ Install hub and torque the hub nut with red loctite on the threads. □ Tire re-installed and lug nuts torqued down. Passenger Side
□ Install the spindle to the upper and lower arms applying red loctite to the threads □ Flip the tie rod and install to the spindle applying red loctite to the threads. □ Install ABS line and brake line. □ Install hub and torque the hub nut with red loctite on the threads. □ Tire re-installed and lug nuts torqued down. Both Sides
□ Have the vehicle aligned.
DIRTKINGFABRICATION.com
7149 Mission Gorge Rd, San Diego CA 92120
Parts Included 2 2 2 4 2
Fabricated Lift Spindles Extended Brake Lines Brake Line Brackets Caliper Bolts Upper arm washers
DIRTKINGFABRICATION.com
DK-922906 DK-230725 DK-922951 G8-B410045M DK-CW8700125
7149 Mission Gorge Rd, San Diego CA 92120
Installation Instructions Fabricated Lift Spindles Part # DK-922906 Page 2 of 4 Install must be done by a qualified mechanic Carefully read all directions before installation -
Tools Needed Eye Protection - Jack Hammer - Red loctite® Jack Stands - Wheel chocks Torque Wrench Standard Sockets: 13/16” & 7/8” Metric Sockets: 8mm, 18mm, 21mm, 22mm, 24mm, 36mm
Pre Installation Take your vehicle and park it on level ground applying your parking brake. Then chock the rear wheels. Jack up the front of the truck slightly to take some of the weight off the wheels. While the wheels are still touching the ground break loose the lug nuts. Now lift the front end until the tires are off the ground. Place jack stands securely under each side of the frame rails and set down. Slightly jack up the driver side suspension to release tension off the upper arm. Remove the wheel and leave the jack under the arm. Removal First remove the hub nut using a 36mm socket. Now unbolt the caliper using an 18mm socket. Once the caliper is off the hub and rotor can be removed. Then unbolt the ABS line from the spindle with an 8mm socket. Next with a 21mm wrench, loosen the ball joint nut until it’s towards the end of the threads. With a hammer hit the side of the spindle until the ball joint breaks free. Repeat this process to the lower arm and outer tie rod. After the ball joints are broke free from the spindle take off the nuts and remove the spindle.
The next step is to press out the snout from the spindle. Put the spindle in a hydraulic press to remove it. It will take a lot of pressure and will most likely need to be heated up by a torch.
Installation Start by pressing the snout into the Dirt King lift spindle. Placing a small amount of anti-seize inside the snout bore will make pressing it in much easier. Next bolt the spindle up to the upper and lower arms applying red loctite. Washers are provided that go between the upper arm nut and the spindle.
Insert washer before tightening the upper arm
Strike with hammer
DIRTKINGFABRICATION.com
All products are intended for off-road use only. Our suspension systems are not to be modified from its original design in any way. Dirt King Fabrication is not responsible or liable for any accidents, injuries or deaths that may occur from use any products offered. Customer assumes all liability in assuring that parts are correctly installed and maintained. No warranty is expressed or implied on all products sold or manufactured by Dirt King Fabrication.
7149 Mission Gorge Rd, San Diego CA 92120
Installation Instructions Fabricated Lift Spindles Part # DK-922906 Page 2 of 4 Installation Continued The outer tie rod now flips and mounts on top of the steering knuckle. Next replace the factory brake line and mounting bracket with the new mounting bracket and extended brake line.
Installation Overview
New brake line bracket
Attach the ABS line and brake line to the new bracket and spindle making sure there is plenty of slack for turning. Alignment Once installation is complete your vehicle will need to be aligned by a qualified shop.
The hub can be installed next using red loctite on the threads. Manufacture torque spec for the hub nut is 295ft/lbs. Once completed install the caliper with the new bolts supplied. Torque the bolts to 110ft/lbs with red loctite on the threads. Do a visual check making sure everything is tight and installed correctly. You can now reinstall the tire. Repeat these steps to the opposite side.
DIRTKINGFABRICATION.com
All products are intended for off-road use only. Our suspension systems are not to be modified from its original design in any way. Dirt King Fabrication is not responsible or liable for any accidents, injuries or deaths that may occur from use any products offered. Customer assumes all liability in assuring that parts are correctly installed and maintained. No warranty is expressed or implied on all products sold or manufactured by Dirt King Fabrication.
7149 Mission Gorge Rd, San Diego CA 92120
Terms and Conditions Page 4 of 4
THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY TO ALL ORDERS PLACED WITH DIRT KING FABRICATION (WEBSITE, PHONE, FAX, MAIL, OR E-MAIL), EITHER DIRECTLY OR THROUGH A DEALER, CONSTITUTE THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND ACCEPTANCE OF ALL THE CONDITIONS LISTED BELOW: All products sold or manufactured by Dirt King Fabrication are intended for off-road use only. Our suspension systems are not to be modified from its original design in any way. Dirt King Fabrication is not responsible or liable for any accidents, injuries or deaths that may occur from the use of any products offered. Installation of this system will alter the center of gravity of the vehicle and may increase the risk of a roll over as compared to stock. Customer assumes all liability in assuring that parts are correctly installed and maintained. No warranty is expressed or implied on all products sold or manufactured by Dirt King Fabrication. We are not responsible for products that don’t fit correctly on a vehicle which has been in an accident. Shipping & Delivery At this time, Dirt King Fabrication ships merchandise to locations within the United States and U.S. territories, including Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the US Virgin Islands. Additionally, Dirt King Fabrication ships merchandise to Canada and Mexico, but not to other international locations. The risk of loss and title for all merchandise ordered pass to you when the merchandise is delivered to the shipping carrier. Return Policy - Returns are only accepted within 30 days of original purchase. - Original copy of invoice must be provided - We are not responsible for shipping on returned products. - 15% restocking fee will be charged on all returns. - Deposits on custom orders or products built to order are non-refundable. - Parts must be returned in the original package and condition as they were sent. - No returns on items that have been damaged or installed. Missing or Defective Parts Dirt King Fabrication goes though various stages of quality control to insure all parts are included and packaged correctly however there may be an instance where something is looked over. If there is a missing or defective part a claim must be made with Dirt King Fabrication within 60 days of original purchase. Photos of the box’s exterior and contents must be e-mailed along with a description of what’s missing or defective. If the box has any holes, tears or damage from shipping Dirt King Fabrication will determine if it’s a claim that must be made with the shipping carrier. For defective parts photos need to be taken prior to install. Core Charges -All cores must be original OEM parts. Remanufactured parts will not be accepted. -All cores must be received within 30 days of purchase for full credit. -Partial or no credit will be issued if core is damaged or modified in any way. Maintenance After initial installation parts may make a clunking or creaking sound until the heims, uniballs, and bushings settle and are broken in. After a 50 mile break in period you must go through and re-torque all of the bolts. Over time you will also need to apply a Teflon based dry lubricant spray to the uniballs and heims. The bushings will need to be greased through the zerk fittings. This will increase the lifespan of the joints and help prevent them from making noise. Inspect these items periodically for unusual wear and replace if necessary. Replacement is necessary if any of the heims, uniballs, or bushings have slop.
DIRTKINGFABRICATION.com
7149 Mission Gorge Rd, San Diego CA 92120
Check List Fabricated Lift Spindles Part # DK-922906 Page 1 of 1
Driver Side
□ Install the spindle to the upper and lower arms applying red loctite to the threads. □ Flip the tie rod and install to the spindle applying red loctite to the threads. □ Install ABS line and brake line. □ Install hub and torque the hub nut with red loctite on the threads. □ Tire re-installed and lug nuts torqued down. Passenger Side
□ Install the spindle to the upper and lower arms applying red loctite to the threads □ Flip the tie rod and install to the spindle applying red loctite to the threads. □ Install ABS line and brake line. □ Install hub and torque the hub nut with red loctite on the threads. □ Tire re-installed and lug nuts torqued down. Both Sides
□ Have the vehicle aligned.
DIRTKINGFABRICATION.com
7149 Mission Gorge Rd, San Diego CA 92120
