Tuff Country 20823 User Manual
PART NUMBER : 20823
1980 — CURR “F” SERIES VEHICLES
ADJUSTABLE CARRIER BEARING DROP
PARTS LIST:
Part # Description Qty.
FCB-02 One Piece Adjustable Drop 1
28023NB Hardware Bag 1
20823INST Instruction Sheet 1
Congratulations on your selection to purchase a Tuff
Country EZ-Ride Suspension System. We at Tuff
Country are proud to offer a high quality product at
the industries most competitive pricing. Thank you
for your confidence in us, and our product.
Before installation begins, it is the customers/
installers responsibility to make sure that all parts
are on hand. If any parts are missing, please feel free
to call one of our customer service representative @
(800) 288-2190.
Make sure to use locktite on all new and stock
hardware associated with this installation.
It is the responsibility of the installers to make sure
that the rear view mirror hanger is hung from the
rear view mirror. The rear view mirror hanger has
instructions on proper post installation procedures.
Torque Settings
5/16” 15—18 ft lbs.
3/8” 28—32 ft lbs.
7/16” 30—35 ft lbs.
1/2” 65—85 ft lbs.
9/16” 85—120 ft lbs.
5/8” 95—130 ft lbs.
3/4” 100—140 ft lbs.
Tuff Country EZ-Ride Suspension highly
recommends that a qualified and or certified
mechanic performs this installation.
If you desire to return your vehicle to stock, it is the
customers responsibility to save all stock hardware.
This vehicles reaction and handling characteristics
may differ from standard cars and/or trucks.
Modifications to improve and/or enhance off road
performance may raise the intended center of
gravity. Extreme caution must be utilized when
encountering driving conditions which may cause
vehicle imbalance or loss of control. DRIVE SAFELY!
Avoid abrupt maneuvers, such as sudden sharp
turns which could cause a roll over, resulting in
serious injury or death.
It is the customers responsibility to make sure that a
re-torque is performed on all hardware associated
with this suspension system after the first 500 miles
of installation. It is also the customers responsibility
to do a complete re-torque after every 3000 miles or
after every off road use.
After the original installation, Tuff Country EZ-Ride
Suspension also recommends having the alignment
check every 6 months to ensure proper tracking,
proper wear on tires and front end components. Tuff
Country EZ-Ride Suspension take no responsibility
for abuse, improper installation or improper
suspension maintenance.
It is the responsibility of the customer or the
mechanic to wear safety glasses at all times when
performing this installation.
It is the customers/installers responsibility to read
and understand all steps before installation begins.
OEM manual should be used as a reference guide.
The Tuff Country EZ-Ride Suspension product safety
label that is included in your kit box must be
installed inside the cab in plain view of all
occupants.
INSTALLATION MANUAL
ADJUSTABLE CARRIER
BEARING DROP
1980 — CURR
“F” SERIES VEHICLES
PART # 20823
SJ100802
IMPORTANT CUSTOMER INFORMATION
Tuff Country EZ-Ride Suspension offers the new
adjustable carrier bearing drop brackets to help
eliminate any rear drive line vibration that may occur
in a vehicle that has had an after market lifted kit
installed. Due to the stock vibration that may occur,
Tuff Country EZ-Ride Suspension can not guarantee
that all vibrations will be eliminated. If any questions
occur during installation, please feel free to contact
Tuff Country or your local Tuff Country Dealer.
Vehicles that are going to drop the carrier bearing
down 1/4”, please follow step # 1 - 5
Vehicles that are going to drop the carrier bearing
down more than 1/4”, please follow steps 6 - 11
1. Place a hydraulic floor jack under the rear driveline
near the stock carrier bearing. Raise up on hydraulic floor
jack until the jack makes contact with the rear drive line.
2. Carefully remove the (2) stock bolts that hold the stock
carrier bearing to the stock location. The stock hardware
may be discarded. Also, remove the stock keeper nuts
from the stock location on the upper stock carrier bearing
bracket. The keeper nuts may be discarded.
3. Carefully lower the hydraulic floor jack approximately
1”. Special Note: Take special care not to allow rear
drive line to slid out of the stock location.
4. Locate the new adjustable carrier bearing drop
bracket, (2) 7/16” x 1 1/4” bolts, (4) flat washers, (2) 7/16”
unitorque nuts and (2) 7/16” lock washers. Install the new
adjustable carrier bearing drop over the stock carrier
bearing bracket. Raise up on the hydraulic floor jack until
the carrier bearing seats flush with the new adjustable
bracket. Secure the carrier bearing to the stock carrier
bearing bracket using the new 7/16” x 1 1/4” bolts and
hardware. Torque to 45 ft lbs.
See Illustration # 1
5. Carefully remove the hydraulic floor jack from under
the rear drive line.
6. Place a hydraulic floor jack under the rear driveline
near the stock carrier bearing. Raise up on hydraulic floor
jack until the jack make contact with the rear drive line.
7. Carefully remove the (2) stock bolts that hold the stock
carrier bearing to the stock location. The stock hardware
may be discarded. Also, remove the stock keeper nuts
from the stock location on the upper stock carrier bearing
bracket.
8. Carefully lower the hydraulic floor jack approximately
1”.
Special Note: Take special care not to allow rear
drive line to slid out of the stock location.
9. Locate the new adjustable carrier bearing drop
bracket, (2) 3/8” x 1 1/4” bolts, (4) 3/8” flat washers, (2)
3/8” unitorque nuts and (2) lock washers. Install the new
adjustable carrier bearing drop over the stock carrier
bearing bracket. Raise up on the hydraulic floor jack until
the carrier bearing seats flush with the new adjustable
bracket. Special Note: Make sure that the new
adjustable carrier bearing bracket is centered over
the stock bracket. Using the new side holes in the new
carrier bearing drop bracket as a guide, drill a 3/8” hole in
the stock carrier bearing bracket. See Illustration # 2 for
proper placement of the drilled holes.
adjustable carrier bearing bracket to the stock bracket
using the new 3/8” x 1 1/4” bolt and hardware. Do Not
tighten at this point.
10. Locate (2) 7/16” x 1 1/4” bolts, (4) flat washers, (2)
7/16” unitorque nuts, (2) 7/16” lock washers. Lower down
on the hydraulic floor jack approximately 1/2”. Secure the
stock carrier bearing to the new adjustable carrier
bearing drop using the new 7/16” x 1 1/4” bolt and
hardware.
indicator, raise up or down on the hydraulic floor jack until
the correct angle is found. Once the correct angle is
found, move back to the (4) 3/8” bolts and torque to 38
ft lbs.
11. Carefully remove the hydraulic floor jack from under
the rear drive line.
Torque to 42 ft lbs
See Illustration # 2
. Using a magnetic angle
See Illustration # 3
Secure the new
Congratulations Installation Complete
Special Note: After installation of the new
adjustable carrier bearing drop bracket,
drive the vehicle to make sure that there are
no vibrations. If a vibration occurs,
adjustment of the new adjustable carrier
bearing may be needed.
If you have any question or concerns about
the new carrier bearing drop you may
contact your local Tuff Country dealer or
you may contact Tuff Country direct.
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