ORU 70010 User Manual

ORU - Ford F-350 Shackle Reversal Kit

INSTALLATION NOTES:

• Inspect the contents of the kit and read the entire instructions before proceeding.

• We recommend this installation be performed by a qualified technician.

• Torque all hardware to factory specifications.

• Use only factory approved fluids.

*** THIS KIT IS FOR 1987-1991 MONOBEAM AXLE TRUCKS ONLY
*** If your truck is equipped with an aftermarket intercooler, you need our special

“drop center” front cross member. Call for details.

1) Remove front bumper and remove front lower trac arm bolt from passenger side of axle housing.

2) Disconnect battery to prevent damage to vehicle’s computer system.

3) Block rear wheels, jack up the front of the truck, and put jack stands under the frame behind
the front leaf springs. Lower the truck so the frame is resting on the jack stands.

4) Remove front wheels.

5) Remove front sway bar links. Cut the links in half, insert halves into provided extension sleeves
and weld together. (Sleeves are 3/4” x 61/2”).

6) * This step is for stock height vehicles. (If you have a lifted suspension, with a dropped pitman
arm, proceed to step #6). Remove drag link from pitman arm. Remove pitman arm. Install new
dropped pitman arm (this item is recommended and must be purchased separately).

7) Support front axle with a jack and remove front spring shackle bolts.

8) Using a floor jack, lower front axle assembly enough to be able to remove shackles.

9) Locate front body mounts below radiator. Support front of body and remove body mount bolts.
Lift body slightly to remove weight from mounts (see photo 1).

10) On both sides, remove 3 rivets that attach body mount to frame and additional 3 that retain
the factory shackle bracket on the inside of the frame. Remove the factory shackle
bracket (see photo 2).

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