How to Install Daystar 2 in. Front Suspension Lift Kit on your Silverado

Installation Time

2 hours

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Daystar 2-Inch Front Suspension Lift Kit (07-13 2WD/4WD Silverado 1500)

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read complete instructions before beginning installation and verify the bill of material.
2. Ensure you have correct tools before beginning.
3. Raise vehicle to remove wheels.
4. Remove the tires/wheels and support the vehicle.
5. Disconnect the sway bar link and move sway bar out of way.
6. Disconnect the ABS line from the upper control arm and knuckle.
7. Remove upper strut tower nuts.
8. Remove the lower strut bolts.
9. Remove upper ball joint nut and separate it by hitting the side of the knuckle with a hammer.
10. The strut will drop down.
11. Pull the strut down so you can remove the strut from the vehicle.
12. You will have to cut the stock strut bolts down so stud extender will screw down to the bottom of the stud. The length of stud after cut should be know longer than .750”
13. After you cut the studs, apply thread lock the stud and install the stud extender and lift spacer
14. Install the lower bolts first. The lower is under load so you will have to run up the bolts. The holes will be off but will line up when you install the bolts. Tighten to 37 ft-lbs.
15. Install upper part of strut using the lock nuts. Tighten to 20 ft-lbs. Do not us an in pack gun..
16. Reinstall the lower ball joint and sway bar and ABS lines.
17. Do wheel alignment after installing kit
18. RETORQUE ALL BOLTS AFTER 500 MILES.

WARNING

This vehicle has been modified to enhance its performance. The steering, braking and handling of this vehicle will differ from standard passenger cars and trucks; this vehicle handles differently from an ordinary vehicle in driving conditions which may occur on streets, highways and off road. Avoid unnecessary abrupt maneuvers, sudden stops, sharp turns and other driving conditions that could cause loss of control, possibly leading to a roll over or other accident that could result in serious injury or death to driver and passengers. If larger tires are installed the speedometer will read lower than the vehicles actual speed.