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1970 - 1979 Ford
F-150 / Bronco
Heavy Duty OEM
www.skyjacker.com
REQUIRED TOOL LIST:
• Safety Glasses
• Metric / Standard Wrenches & Sockets
• Torque Wrench
Before beginning the installation, thoroughly & completely read these instructions & the enclosed
driver’s WARNING NOTICE. Affix the WARNING decal in the passenger compartment in clear view
of all occupants. Please refer to the Parts List to insure that all parts & hardware are received prior
to the disassembly of the vehicle. If any parts are found to be missing, contact SKYJACKER
Customer Service at 318-388-0816 to obtain the needed items. If you have any questions or
reservations about the installation of this product, contact SKYJACKER® Technical Assistance at
318-388-0816.
Steering Stabilizer
Installation Instructions
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Component Box Breakdown:
Part #: 7030 / 9030
Item # Description Qty Item # Description Qty
7800WS WHITE STEERING DAMPER 1 BTIE-K BLACK BOOT TIE 1
(Included With 7030) (Included With 9030)
9800WS SILVER STEERING DAMPER 1 HSS HYDRO SHOCK DECAL 1
(Included With 9030) (Included With 7030)
B10RS RED BOOT 1 SSD SILVER STABILIZER DECAL 1
(Included With 7030) (Included With 9030)
B10KS BLACK BOOT 1 HB-USS HARDWARE BAG: 7030 / 9030 1
(Included With 9030) I-7030 INST SHEET: 7030 / 9030 1
BTIE RED BOOT TIE 1
(Included With 7030)
Hardware Bag Breakdown:
Part # HB-USS
Item # Description Qty Item # Description Qty
STEMBUSH-SST STEM BUSHING 4 142120 STAB WASH PKG 2
I-7030 REV2 12-13
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Installation:
1. Park the vehicle on a level
concrete or asphalt surface
with the front tires / wheels
pointing
straight forward.
2. Set the emergency brake &
block the rear tires / wheels.
3. Remove the OEM steering stabilizer from the vehicle.
4. Install a supplied washer & poly bushing on each stud base of the new Skyjacker steering
stabilizer. (See Photo # 1)
5. Attach the new Skyjacker steering stabilizer to the OEM brackets & install a supplied poly bushing
& washer on each stud end of the new Skyjacker steering stabilizer. (See Photo # 1)
6. Install a supplied nut to each stud end of the new Skyjacker steering stabilizer & tighten until the
bushings start to squeeze out around the washers. (See Photo # 1)
Photo # 1
Final Notes:
• After the installation is complete, double check that all nuts & bolts are tight. Refer to the following
chart for the proper torque specifications. (Do not retighten the nuts & bolts where thread lock
compound was used.)
• Cycle the steering of the vehicle left to right & check all parts for adequate clearance.
• After the first 100 miles, check all of the hardware for the proper torque & periodically thereafter.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
INCH SYSTEM
Bolt Size Grade 5 Grade 8
5/16 15 FT LB 20 FT LB
3/8 30 FT LB 35 FT LB
7/16 45 FT LB 60 FT LB
1/2 65 FT LB 90 FT LB
9/16 95 FT LB 130 FTLB
5/8 135 FT LB 175 FT LB
3/4 185 FT LB 280 FT LB
Bolt Size Class 8.8 Class 10.9
6MM 5 FT LB 9 FT LB
8MM 18 FT LB 23 FT LB
10MM 32 FT LB 45 FT LB
12 MM 55 FT LB 75 FT LB
14MM 85 FT LB 120 FT LB
16MM 130 FT LB 165 FT LB
18MM 170 FT LB 240 FT LB
METRIC SYSTEM
• The above specifications are not to be used when the bolt is being installed with a bushing.
Seat Belts Save Lives, Please Wear Your Seat Belt.
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