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Sway Bar Lowering Brackets
Installation Instructions
Part # SBL20 & SBL40
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REQUIRED TOOL LIST:
• Safety Glasses
• Metric / Standard Wrenches & Sockets
• Torque Wrench
Before beginning the installation, thoroughly & completely read these instructions. 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
obtain the needed items. If you have any questions or reservations about installing this product,
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contact SKYJACKER
Technical Assistance at 318-388-0816.
Component Box Breakdown:
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Customer Service at 318-388-0816 to
Part #: SBL20 / SBL40
Item # Description Qty Item # Description Qty
SBL20-L 2.5” SWAY BAR LWG BRKT-LEFT 1 SBL40-R 4” SWAY BAR LWG BRKT-RIGHT 1
(Included With SBL20) (Included With SBL40)
SBL20-R 2.5” SWAY BAR LWG BRKT-RIGHT 1 HB-SBL HDWR BAG: SWAY BAR LWR BRKTS 1
(Included With SBL20) I-SBL20/40 INSTRUCTION SHEET: SBL20 / SBL40 1
SBL40-L 4” SWAY BAR LWG BRKT-LEFT 1
(Included With SBL40)
Hardware Bag Breakdown:
Part # HB-SBL
Item # Description Qty Item # Description Qty
716X112FTB 7/16 X 1 1/2 FINE THREAD BOLT 4 716SAEW 7/16 SAE WASHER 8
716FTN 7/16 FINE THREAD LOCK NUT 4
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. Disconnect the OEM front sway bar from the OEM frame mounts.
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4. Position the new Skyjacker sway bar lowering brackets so they will
offset the OEM sway bar towards the front of the vehicle & install the
new Skyjacker sway bar lowering brackets to the OEM frame mounts
using the OEM hardware. Note: Do not fully tighten hardware at this
time.
5. Attach the OEM sway bar to the new Skyjacker sway bar lowering
brackets using the supplied 7/16” x 1 1/2” ne thread bolts, washers,
& nuts. (See Photo # 1) Note: Fully tighten all hardware at this time.
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.)
• 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.
• 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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