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05 - 12 Polaris Ranger XP / Crew
1" Front Suspension Lift
Forward A-Arm Kit
www.skyjacker.com
REQUIRED TOOL LIST:
• Safety Glasses
• Floor Jack
• Jack Stands
• Metric / Standard Wrenches & Sockets
• Strut Spring Compressor
• 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 or hardware 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 installing this product, contact SKYJACKER® Technical Assistance
at 318-388-0816.
(See Important Notes Below For Application Listings)
Installation Instructions
Important Notes:
• This lift is designed to fit midsize Polaris Ranger applications equipped with McPherson struts thru
2012. (See below for listed applications.)
• 2005 - 2008 Polaris Ranger 500 XP
• 2006 - 2009 Polaris Ranger 700 XP / Crew
• 2010 - 2012 Polaris Ranger EV, 400, 500 XP / Crew
• McPherson struts are preloaded & are under extreme pressure. A strut spring compressor is
required for their removal & installation.
• Pay close attention to the inner plunge socket depth of the cv-shafts & do not disengage during the
disassembly & assembly of this product.
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Component Box Breakdown:
Part #: FAA281
Item # Description Qty Item # Description Qty
PR5FCA-L POL RGR LEFT LWR ARM 1 HB-PR5SS HDW BG: PR5 STRUT SPACERS 1
PR5FCA-R POL RGR RIGHT LWR ARM 1 I-FAA281 INSTRUCTION SHEET: FAA281 1
HB-PR5A HDW BG: PR5 LWR ARMS 1
Hardware Bag Breakdown:
Part # HB-PR5A
Item # Description Qty
PA810 POL RGR LWR ARM BUSHING 8
Part # HB-PR5SS
Item # Description Qty Item # Description Qty
PR5FCS-S POL RGR FRT COIL SPACER 2 PR5FSS-S POL RGR FRT STR BODY SPCR 2
Installation:
1. With the vehicle on flat level ground, set the emergency brake, &
block the rear tires / wheels.
2. Raise the front of the vehicle & support the vehicle with jack stands.
Note: Pay close attention to the inner plunge socket depth of the
cv-shafts & do not disengage.
3. Remove the front tires / wheels using a 19mm socket.
4. Remove the OEM boot guards from the OEM lower A-arms using a
T25 torx screwdriver. (See Photo # 1)
5. Disconnect the OEM front lower A-arms from the OEM steering
knuckles using a 15mm wrench. (See Photo # 2)
6. Remove the OEM front lower A-arms from the frame using two
15mm wrenches. (See Photo # 3)
Photo # 1
Photo # 2
Photo # 3
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7. Remove the OEM bushings & sleeves from the OEM lower A-arms.
(See Photo # 4)
8. Apply a thin layer of grease to the new Skyjacker bushings & OEM
sleeves & install them into the new Skyjacker lower A-arms.
9. Install the new Skyjacker lower A-arms to the frame using the OEM
hardware & two 15mm wrenches. (See Photo # 5)
10. Attach the new Skyjacker lower A-arms to the OEM steering knuckles
using the OEM hardware & a 15mm wrench.
11. Compress the OEM front strut coil springs using a strut spring
compressor. Remove the OEM upper strut mount retaining hardware
using a 3/8" wrench & 19mm wrench. Remove the OEM strut
assemblies from the upper frame mounts. (See Photo # 6)
12. Remove the OEM upper strut retaining hardware using a 3/8" wrench
& 19mm wrench. Remove the OEM strut coil springs from the OEM
strut assemblies. (See Photo # 7)
13. Remove the OEM brake line retaining clamps from the OEM strut
assembly housings & loosen the pinch bolts on the OEM strut
assembly housings using a 13mm wrench. (See Photo # 8)
14. Remove the OEM struts from the OEM strut assembly housings.
15. Install a new Skyjacker lower stut body spacer into the bottom of each
OEM strut assembly housing. (See Photo # 9)
Photo # 4
Photo # 5
Photo # 6
Photo # 7
Photo # 8
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Photo # 9
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16. Install a new Skyjacker strut coil spring spacer on the top of each
OEM strut assembly housing. (See Photo # 10)
17. Install an OEM strut coil spring washer on the top of each new
Skyjacker strut coil spring spacer.
18. Install the OEM struts into the OEM strut assembly housings to where
they are seated rmly against the previously installed Skyjacker lower
stut body spacers & tighten the pinch bolts on the OEM strut assembly
housings using a 13mm wrench. (See Photo # 11)
19. Install the previously compressed OEM strut coil springs onto the
OEM struts & install the OEM upper strut retaining hardware using a
3/8" wrench & 19mm wrench. (See Photo # 12)
20. Install the OEM struts assemblies into the upper frame mounts &
install the OEM upper strut mount retaining hardware using a 3/8"
wrench & 19mm wrench. (See Photo # 13)
21. Install the OEM brake line retaining clamps to the OEM strut assembly
housings using a 13mm wrench. (See Photo # 14)
Photo # 10
Photo # 11
22. Install the front tires / wheels using a 19mm socket & lower the front
of the vehicle to the ground.
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 any nuts & bolts where thread lock
compound was used.)
• With the vehicle placed on the ground, cycle the steering lock to
lock & inspect the steering, suspension, brake lines, front & rear
drivelines, fuel lines, & wiring harnesses for proper operation,
tightness, & adequate clearance.
• Have a qualified alignment center align
t h e v e h i c l e t o t h e O E M s p e c i f i c a t i o n s .
• After the first 100 miles, check all
hardware for the proper torque &
periodically thereafter.
Photo # 12
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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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Jesus Forgives,
Rocks Don’t
Jesus Christ Died For You.
John 3:16
For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who
believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Romans 3:23
For all have sinned; all fall short of God’s glorious standard.
Ephesians 2:8
God saved you by his special favor when you believed. And you can’t take
credit for this; it is a gift from God.
Psalms 18:2
The Lord is my Rock, my fortress, and my savior; my God is my Rock, in
whom I find protection. He is my shield, the strength of my salvation, and
my stronghold.
Romans 10:9-10
That if you shall confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shall believe in
your heart that God hath raised him from the dead, you shall be saved.
For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth
confession is made unto salvation.
Pray This Simple Prayer:
God, I come to You admitting I have sinned against You and I need you to
take control of my life. The Bible says anyone who calls on the name of the
Lord will be saved. I am calling on You, Jesus. I ask that You come live in
my heart and be the Lord over my life today. I do believe You died on the
cross for me and came back to life to give me life! Thank You, Lord Jesus
for a new life in You!
Now, go and tell somebody about your new life in Jesus, get a Bible, begin
to read it, and go to a Bible believing church.
If you would like someone to pray with you, call Kenneth Copeland
Ministries anytime at 800-600-7395.
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Jesús murió por ti.
Juan 3:16
“Porque tanto amó Dios al mundo, que dio a su Hijo unigénito, para que todo
el que cree en él no se pierda, sino que tenga vida eterna.”
Romanos 3:23
“Pues todos han pecado y están privados de la gloria de Dios.”
Efesios 2:8
“Porque por gracia ustedes han sido salvados mediante la fe; esto no procede
de ustedes, sino que es el regalo de Dios.”
Salmos 18:2
“El Señor es mi roca, mi amparo, mi libertador; es mi Dios, el peñasco
en que me refugio. Es mi escudo, el poder que me salva, ¡mi más alto
escondite!”
Romanos 10:9-10
“9 Que si confi esas con tu boca que Jesús es el Señor, y crees en tu corazón
que Dios lo levantó de entre los muertos, serás salvo. 10 Porque con el
corazón se cree para ser justifi cado, pero con la boca se confi esa para ser
salvo.”
Ahora dí esta simple oración:
Dios, vengo a Ti y admito que he pecado contra Ti, necesito que tomes el
control de mi vida. La Biblia dice que todo aquel que invoca el nombre del
Señor escapará con vida. En este momento yo clamo ante Ti, Jesús; te pido
que vengas a vivir en mi corazón y que tomes el control de mi vida. ¡Yo creo
que tu moriste en la cruz y resucitaste para darme vida! ¡Gracias Señor Jesús,
por una nueva vida que tengo en Ti! Amen.
Ahora ve y dile a alguien sobre la nueva vida que tienes en Cristo. Compra
una Biblia y empieza a leerla. Busca una Iglesia que cree en la Biblia y hazte
parte de esa Iglesia.
Si te gustaría orar con alguien, puedes llamar a este número 800-600-7395
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