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2014 Ram 2500 4WD
2013 - 2014 Ram 3500 4WD
Dual Steering Stabilizer
www.skyjacker.com
Part # 7214 / 9214
REQUIRED TOOL LIST:
• Safety Glasses
• Metric / Standard Wrenches & Sockets
• Measuring Tape
• 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.
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Component Box Breakdown:
Part #: 7214 / 9214
Item # Description Qty Item # Description Qty
7000WS WHITE STEERING DAMPER 2 BTIE-K BLACK BOOT TIE 2
(Included With 7214) (Included With 9214)
9000WS SILVER STEERING DAMPER 2 HSS HYDRO SHOCK DECAL 2
(Included With 9214) (Included With 7214)
7214-MB MAIN BRACKET 1 SSD SILVER STABILIZER DECAL 2
B10RS RED BOOT 2 (Included With 9214)
(Included With 7214) HB-7214 HARDWARE BAG: 7214 / 9214 1
B10KS BLACK BOOT 2 I-7214 INST SHEET: 7214 / 9214 1
(Included With 9214)
BTIE RED BOOT TIE 2
(Included With 7214)
Hardware Bag Breakdown:
Part # HB-7214
Item # Description Qty Item # Description Qty
7214-6 FRONT PLATE BRACKET 1 38FTN 3/8 FINE THREAD LOCK NUT 2
7218-DB TIE ROD BRACKET / PASS 1 516X112X214U 5/16 X 1 1/2 X 2 1/4 U-BOLT 2
7254-PB TIE ROD BRACKET / DRIVER 1 516X134X258U 5/16 X 1 3/4 X 2 5/8 U-BOLT 2
CS0438 CRUSH SLEEVE. .438" LONG 2 516SAEW 5/16 SAE WASHER 8
10MMX30MMB 10MM X 30MM METRIC BOLT 2 516CTN 5/16 COARSE THR LOCK NUT 8
38X4X558U 3/8 X 4 X 5 5/8 U-BOLT 1 140629 EB6 STUD BAG - P932/140629 4
38SAEW 3/8 SAE WASHER 4 HOURGLASS 5/8 HOURGLASS 5/8 BUSHING 4
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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 using a 18mm socket. (See
Photo # 1)
4. Remove the OEM steering stabilizer axle bracket using a 13mm
socket. (See Photo # 2)
5. Install the new Skyjacker main bracket to the upper axle mounting
locations using the supplied crush sleeves, 10mm x 30mm bolts,
washers, & a 17mm socket. Note: The new crush sleeves will be
installed between the axle & the new main bracket. (See Photo # 3)
6. Install the new Skyjacker main bracket to the lower axle mounting
locations using the OEM hardware & a 13mm socket. (See Photo
# 4)
7. Install the new Skyjacker 3/8" x 4" x 5 5/8" u-bolt from
the rear of the axle tube using the supplied 3/8"
washers, nuts, & a 9/16" socket. (See Photo # 5)
Crush
Sleeves
Photo # 1
Photo # 2
10MM x 30MM
Bolts & 3/8"
Washers
3/8" Washers & Nuts
Photo # 3
3/8"x 4" x 5 5/8"
Photo # 5
U-bolt
OEM Hardware
Photo # 4
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8. Install the OEM steering stabilizer to the new Skyjacker
main bracket using the OEM hardware & a 18mm
socket. Note: Install the OEM bolt at the new main
bracket with the head of the bolt facing upward. (See
Photo # 6)
9. Install two of the new Skyjacker shock studs to the top
of the new Skyjacker main bracket using the supplied
1/2" washers, nuts & a 3/4" socket. (See Photo # 7)
10. Install the new Skyjacker passenger side tie rod bracket
(Part # 7218-DB) to the OEM tie rod assembly using
the supplied 5/16” x 1 3/4" x 2 5/8" u-bolts, washers,
Photo # 6
nuts, & a 1/2" socket. Note: Do not tighten at this time.
(See Photo # 8)
11. Install the new Skyjacker driver side tie rod bracket (Part # 7254-PB)
to the OEM tie rod assembly using the supplied 5/16” x 1 1/2" x
2 1/4" u-bolts, washers, nuts, & a 1/2" socket. Note: Do not tighten at
this time. (See Photo # 9)
OEM Hardware
12. Install a new Skyjacker shock stud to the top of each new Skyjacker
tie rod bracket using the supplied 1/2" washers, nuts & a 3/4" socket.
(See Photos # 8 & # 9)
13. Assemble the new Skyjacker steering stabilizer cylinders using the
supplied shock boots, plastic ties, & hourglass bushings.
14. Install the new Skyjacker steering stabilizer cylinders onto the new
shock studs of the new main bracket using the supplied Skyjacker
name plate, 1/2" washers, nuts, & a 3/4" socket. (See Photo # 10)
15. Pull the shafts of the new Skyjacker steering stabilizer cylinders out
4 1/4" & install the new steering stabilizer cylinders onto the new
shock studs of the new tie rod brackets using the supplied 1/2"
washers, nuts, & a 3/4" socket. (See Photo # 11)
Photo # 7
Photo # 8
Photo # 9
Photo # 10
Photo # 11
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16. Adjust the new Skyjacker tie rod brackets to align with the new Skyjacker steering stabilizer
cylinders & tighten the new 5/16" u-bolt hardware using a 1/2" socket.
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
• The above specifications are not to be used when the bolt is being installed with a bushing.
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
Seat Belts Save Lives, Please Wear Your Seat Belt.
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