Summit SUM-7888300 User Manual
1998 - 2000 FORD RANGER,
MAZDA PICKUP
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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This body lift kit should only be installed on vehicles in
good working condition. Before installation, the vehicle should be thoroughly inspected for evidence of corrosion or deformation of the sheet metal around the
factory body mounts. This body lift kit should not be
installed on any vehicle that is suspected to have been
in a collision or misused. Off-road use of your vehicle
with this body lift installed may increase the stress
applied to the factory body mounts. We do not recommend that any vehicle with a body lift installed be
involved in any extreme off-road maneuvers such as
jumping. Failure to observe this warning may result in
serious personal injury and/or severe damage to your
vehicle.
KIT SUM-7888300
WARNING
Installation of a body lift will change the center of gravity and the handling characteristics of the vehicle.
Because of the higher center of gravity and larger tires,
the vehicle will handle and react differently both on and
off-road. You must drive it safely! Extreme care must
be taken to prevent vehicle rollover or loss of control,
which could result in serious injury or death. Avoid
sudden sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers and always
make sure all vehicle occupants have their seat belts
fastened.
WARNING
Read and understand all instructions, warnings, cautions, and notes in this sheet and in your owner’s manual before you begin the installation of this body lift kit.
CAUTION
Proper installation of a body lift kit requires knowledge
of the factory recommended procedures for disassembly and assembly of original equipment components.
We recommend that the factory shop manual and any
special tools necessary to your vehicle be on hand
during the installation. Installation of this body lift kit
without proper knowledge of the factory recommended
procedures may affect the performance of these components and the safety of your vehicle. We strongly
recommend that a certified mechanic familiar with the
installation of similar components install this body lift
kit.
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Many states now have laws restricting bumper heights
and vehicle lifts. Local laws should be consulted to
determine if the changes you intend to make to your
vehicle comply with state laws. Before combining a
body lift with a suspension lift, consult an installation
professional to see how this will affect your specific
application.
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The installation of larger wheel and tire combinations
may reduce the effectiveness of the anti-lock braking
system.
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We will not warranty any damage to the a/c system.
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Always wear eye protection when operating power
tools.
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Ensure that your vehicle tires are properly blocked and
secured before you begin installation of this lift kit.
NOTE
We recommend using the Loctite® supplied in the kit
on all hardware unless noted in the instructions.
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1. Read the instructions completely and carefully
before you begin. Check the kit for proper
contents (refer to the parts list and the picture
diagrams). NOTE: If the vehicle is equipped with
a manual transmission, part #3700, shift lever
extension, will be required to complete the
installation. If the vehicle is equipped with front
tow hooks, they will be removed and cannot be
reinstalled after the bumper has been lifted. If you
wish to leave the tow hooks on the vehicle, the
front bumper cannot be lifted.
2. Park the vehicle on a clean, dry, flat (level)
surface. Block the tires so the vehicle cannot roll
in either direction.
3. Disconnect both battery cables. Be sure to
disconnect the negative cable first, then the
positive cable. Remove the airbag fuses from the
fuse box in the interior and under the hood (refer
to the owner's manual).
4. Remove the four screws that mount each
doorjamb scuff plate to the body. Remove the
side kick panels by gently pulling out on the kick
panels. Be careful not to damage the plastic tabs
that mount the kick panels to the body. Manual
transmission models only: Remove the screws
that mount the shift console to the floorboard.
Pull the boot up to reveal the nut and wedge stud
that attach the upper shift lever to the lower shift
lever. Remove the nut from the right side of the
wedge stud. Install the nut on the left side of the
wedge stud. Tighten the nut to remove the stud.
After the stud has been removed, slide the upper
shift lever off of the lower shift lever. Install part
#3700 shift extension on the lower shift lever.
Insert the 1/8" x 1/2" roll pin in the hole in line with
the slot on the extension. Install the 5/16" nut on
the 5/16" x 1" bolt with the nylon toward the head
of the bolt. Align the roll pin with the slot on the
side of the tower shift lever. Slide the shift
extension onto the shift lever. Insert the 5/16" bolt
and nut assembly into the threaded hole on the
extension. The hole should be aligned with the
flat milled area at the top of the lower shift lever.
Tighten the 5/16" bolt securely. After the bolt has
been tightened, tighten the nut against the
extension.
5. Pull the carpeting back to reveal the cab
mounting bolt access covers. Remove the
access covers to expose the cab mounting bolts.
There should be one access hole on each side of
the front floorboard, and one access hole on
each side of the floorboard behind the rear seat.
On extra cab models, fold up the rear seats,
remove the side panel, and pull the carpeting
back to expose the access holes.
6. There are two ground straps that are
connected to the body and the middle cab mount
on the frame. Remove the straps from the frame.
They will be reconnected after the lifting
operation is complete.
7. There is a ground strap that runs from the back
of the engine to a stud on the firewall. Remove
the nut that mounts the ground strap to the stud
on the firewall. Install the studded ground strap
extension bracket to the stud on the firewall. The
stud on the bracket should be pointing toward the
front of the vehicle. Install the stock nut on the
stud and tighten the nut securely. Install the
ground strap to the stud protruding from the
bracket. Install a 1/4" washer and Nylock nut on
the stud. Tighten securely. We recommend the
use of Loctite® or similar adhesive on all mounting
hardware.
8. There is a wire loom that runs to the battery
and the driver's side fender well. This wire loom
is attached to the driver's side of the engine with
a bracket. There is a nut that attaches the bracket
to a stud protruding from the engine. Remove the
nut from the stud. Remove the bracket from the
stud. Remove the wire loom from the bracket.
The bracket will be repositioned on the wire loom
and reattached to the engine after the body has
been lifted.
9. Automatic transmission model only:
Automatic transmissions are equipped with cable
operated shift and should require no
modifications. Remove the cable from any clips
that are holding the cable to the body that may
cause binding while lifting.
10. 4-wheel drive models only. If the vehicle is
equipped with electronic 4-wheel drive shift
control, remove the wire loom mounting tab from
the bracket on the rear of the transfer case under
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the driver's seat. The wire loom will be remounted
after the lifting operation is complete.
11. Loosen the clamp that mounts the air intake
hose to the intake manifold. Disconnect any wires
or other hoses connected to the main intake
hose. Remove the hose from the air cleaner
housing by releasing the large clamp that holds
the assembly together. Remove the hose from
the vehicle.
12. Remove the two bolts that mount the top of
the radiator to the core support. Carefully lift the
radiator up and off of the lower mounting pads.
Reposition the radiator under the lower mounting
pads. The radiator will be mounted to new
brackets under the stock pads. Remove the
rubber from the lower mounts.
13. Remove the brake lines from the plastic clips
on the driver's side fender well and frame rail.
The brake lines will need to be carefully bent to
gain slack. Gently bend the lines so they can flex
while lifting. Be extremely gentle with the lines;
they could easily be damaged if they are not
bent properly.
14. There is a sheet metal cover on the inside of
the driver's side frame rail that covers the lines
running to the fender well area (if equipped).
Remove the screws that mount the cover to the
frame. Remove the cover from the vehicle. The
larger diameter line (the top line) needs to be
removed from the forward mount bracket, and
bent to gain slack. Remove the bolt that closes
the mounting bracket over the lines. Remove the
top portion of the bracket. Reinstall the top
portion of the bracket and install the mounting
bolt. Tighten the mounting bolt securely. Carefully
and gently bend the line upward. Check the line
again while lifting the truck. Bend the line as
necessary to gain the proper amount of slack. Be
especially careful not to damage the line or
anything attached to the line.
15. Important: while working with the vehicle
steering do not allow the steerinq wheel to
turn independently from the steering gear. If
the steering is not reassembled in the exact
position that it currently is in, the air bag
system could malfunction. If this occurs the
repair will be quite costly. Mark the upper and
lower sections of the steering shaft where they
are connected at the firewall. This will ensure
proper connection after the steering extension
has been installed. Remove the bolt that
connects the upper steering shaft in the engine
compartment. Slide the lower steering shaft down
and off of the upper shaft. Install the female end
of the steering extension over the upper steering
shaft. Install a 3/8" x 1 1/2" bolt with a 3/8"
washer through the steering extension, the
steering shaft, and the opposite side of the
steering extension. Install a 3/8" washer and 3/8”
Nylock nut on the bolt. Tighten securely. We
recommend the use off Loctite® or similar
adhesive on all steering hardware. Connect the
lower steering shaft to the steering extension.
Realign the marks on the upper and lower
steering shafts. Insert the male end of the
steering extension into the lower steering shaft.
Insert the stock bolt through the lower steering
shaft, the steering extension, and threading into
the stock nut. Tighten securely. We recommend
the use of Loctite® or similar adhesive on all
steering hardware.
16. Remove the front bumper from the vehicle. If
the vehicle is equipped with fog lights under the
front bumper, disconnect the wiring from the
connector going to the fog lights. If the vehicle is
equipped with tow hooks, remove the three bolts
that mount each tow hook to the frame cross
member behind the bumper. The tow hooks will
not be reused. Remove the four nuts (two on
each side) that mount the front bumper to the
frame. Remove the front bumper from the
vehicle.
17. Measure the distance between the cab and
the bed. Record these measurements for proper
alignment after the lifting operation is complete.
Loosen, but do not remove all six cab-mounting
bolts. They are located as follows (one on each
side): at the front of the vehicle on each side of
the radiator; in the front floorboard; and behind
the front seat at the rear of the cab.
18. Remove the cab bolts from the passenger’s
side of the vehicle only. Be sure that the doors
are closed. This will help prevent the cab from
flexing during the lifting operation. Using a
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