DODGE RAM 1500 4WD2” FRONT LEVELING KITINSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS‘06 - ’09 KIT# DL225PA

WARNING

Installation of a Performance Automotive Group sus-pension lift kit will change the vehicle’s center of gravityand handling characteristics both on- and off-road. Youmust drive the vehicle safely! Extreme care must betaken to prevent vehicle rollover or loss of control,which could result in serious injury or death. Avoid sud-den sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers and always makesure all vehicle occupants have their seat belts fas-tened.

WARNING

Before you install this kit, read and understand allinstructions, warnings, cautions, and notes in thisinstruction sheet and in the vehicle owner’s manual.

CAUTION

Proper installation of this kit requires knowledge of thefactory recommended procedures for removal andinstallation of original equipment components. We rec-ommend that the factory shop manual and any specialtools needed to service your vehicle be on hand duringthe installation. Installation of this kit without properknowledge of the factory recommended proceduresmay affect the performance of these components andthe safety of the vehicle. We strongly recommend thata certified mechanic familiar with the installation of sim-ilar components install this kit.

WARNING

This kit should only be installed on a vehicle that is ingood working condition. Before you install the kit, thor-oughly inspect the vehicle for corrosion or deformationof the sheet metal. If the vehicle is suspected to havebeen in a collision or misused, do not install this kit.Off-road use of your vehicle with this kit installed mayincrease the stress applied to the factory components.Failure to observe this warning may result in seriouspersonal injury and/or severe damage to your vehicle.

WARNING

Many states and municipalities have laws restrictingbumper heights and vehicle lifts. Consult state andlocal laws to determine if the changes you intend tomake to the vehicle comply with the law.

WARNING

The installation of larger tires may reduce the effective-ness of the braking system.

WARNING

Always wear eye protection when operating powertools.

WARNING

Before you install this kit, block the vehicle tires to pre-vent the vehicle from rolling.

WARNINGDO NOT combine suspension, body, or other liftdevices. Use of vehicle with combined lifts may resultin unsafe and/or unexpected handling characteristics.

NOTE

Lift height may vary depending on vehicle configura-tion, engine size, additional accessories, the factorysuspension package, and vehicle’s condition.

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Before Starting Installation

1. Carefully read all warnings and instructions com-pletely before beginning.

2. Verify all parts have been received in this kit bychecking the parts list at the end of this document.

3. Only install this kit on the vehicle for which it isspecified. If anytime during the installation youencounter something different from what is outlinedin the instructions, call technical support at (928)636-3175.

4. Special tools needed:

a. Coil spring compressors

b. Tie rod puller

5. Park vehicle on a clean, dry, flat, level surface andblock tires so vehicle cannot roll in either direction.

NOTE

Kit parts are prefaced by the word kit and appear inbold print.

NOTE

Adhere to recommendations when replacement fasten-ers, retainers and keepers are called out in the factoryservice manual. When re-assembling the vehicle it isrecommended by the vehicle manufacturer that certainfasteners are replaced in order to maintain properretention characteristics. This system may not includeall replacement hardware as recommended by the fac-tory service manual. Additional replacement hardwareshould be obtained prior to installation of this system tomeet the requirements of the factory service manual.

Ride Height

1. Measure ride height with the vehicle supporting itsown weight on level ground. To settle the suspen-sion, the vehicle should be driven forward at least 10feet immediately prior to taking these measure-ments. Ride height is the measurement from thecenter of the axle straight up (vertical) to the fenderlip. Record this measurement for all four wheels.

Torque Specifications

1. See factory service manual for torque values whenre-using OE fasteners.

Bolt Size Grade 5 (ft.-lbs.) Grade 8 (ft.-lbs.)1/4”-20 10 101/4”-28 10 12.55/16”-18 17 22.55/16”-24 20 253/8”-16 30 403/8”-24 35 457/16”-14 50 657/16”-20 55 701/2”-13 75 1001/2”-20 55 709/16”-12 105 1359/16”-18 115 1505/8”-11 150 1955/8”-18 160 2103/4”-16 175 225

Measure

AxleCenter

FenderLip

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Engine Compartment

1. Disconnect both battery cables. Disconnect negativecable first, then positive cable.

Prepare to Install Kit

1. Loosen, but do not remove, lug nuts on each frontwheel.

2. Using a hydraulic floor jack, slowly lift front axle untilfront tires are 3-5” off ground. Position jack standsunder frame. Lower vehicle onto jack stands whilemaintaining hydraulic jack pressure underneath frontof vehicle.

3. Remove lug nuts and front wheels from vehicle.

WARNINGCompressed coil springs can expand violently causingserious personal injury. Use caution when using coilspring compressors.

WARNING

Use extreme caution when lifting vehicle from ground.To prevent serious personal injury, ensure the liftingdevice is securely placed.

PositiveCable

Battery

NegativeCable

4. Remove two nuts, two washers, two bushings, andsway bar from driver and passenger sway bar endlinks.

5. Driver coil-over assembly

a. Remove nut and steering tie rod end from steer-ing knuckle.

NOTE

It may be necessary to use a tie rod puller to removesteering tie rod end from steering knuckle.

Sway Bar

Nut, Washer& Bushing

Sway BarEnd Link

Tie Rod

Knuckle

Nut

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b. Remove nut and upper A-arm from steeringknuckle.

c. Remove nut and bolt from coil-over assemblyand lower A-arm.

d. Remove three nuts and coil-over assembly fromupper perch.

e. Repeat above substeps for passenger coil-overassembly.

UpperA-Arm

Knuckle

Nut

Coil-OverAssembly

Nut & Bolt

LowerA-Arm

Nuts

UpperPerch

Coil-OverAssembly

Install Kit1. Coil spacers

a. Paint upper plate, ramp, coil spring, isolator, andshock with alignment mark for proper re-assem-bly.

b. Using coil spring compressors, compress coilspring until shock is loose on coil spring.

c. Remove nut and shock from coil spring andupper plate.

WARNINGCompressed coil springs can expand violently causingserious personal injury. Use caution when using coilspring compressors.

Upper Plate,Ramp, Spring, Isolator

AlignmentMark

Shock

Coil SpringCompressor

Coil Spring

Shock

UpperPlate

Nut

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d. Uncompress coil spring and remove upper plateand isolator from ramp and coil spring.

e. Install kit spacer onto isolator and upper plate.

f. Align previously painted alignment marks andinstall upper plate, kit spacer, and isolator ontoramp and coil spring.

NOTE

When removing shock from upper plate, ensure metalring is seated on shock rod step.

NOTE

When installing shock onto upper plate, ensure metalring is seated on shock rod step.

Shock Rod

Metal Ring

Kit Spacer

Isolator

UpperPlate

g. Compress coil spring and align previouslypainted alignment marks and install shock ontoupper plate with nut.

h. Repeat above substeps for passenger coilspacer.

Kit Spacer

Nut

UpperPlate

AlignmentMarks

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2. Driver coil-over assembly

a. Install coil-over assembly onto upper perch withthree nuts. DO NOT TIGHTEN.

b. Install coil-over assembly onto lower A-arm withbolt and nut. TORQUE to O.E. specification.

c. TORQUE three upper perch nuts to O.E. specifi-cation.

d. Install upper A-arm onto steering knuckle withnut. TORQUE to O.E. specification.

Nuts

UpperPerch

Coil-OverAssembly

Coil-OverAssembly

Nut & Bolt

LowerA-Arm

UpperA-Arm

Knuckle

Nut

e. Install steering tie rod end onto steering knucklewith nut. TORQUE to O.E. specification.

f. Repeat above substeps for passenger coil-overassembly.

3. Install sway bar onto driver and passenger sway barend links with two bushings, two washers, and twonuts. TIGHTEN two nuts until bushings areSLIGHTLY COMPRESSED.

4. Install front wheels onto vehicle with lug nuts. Snug,but DO NOT TIGHTEN.

5. Using hydraulic floor jack, raise front of vehicle andremove jack stands. Slowly lower vehicle ontoground.

6. TORQUE front lug nuts to specification.

CAUTIONDO NOT OVER COMPRESS sway bar bushings in thefollowing step. Damage may occur to bushings, swaybar, or sway bar end links.

Tie Rod

Knuckle

Nut

Nut, Washer& Bushing

Sway Bar

Sway BarEnd Link

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After Completing InstallationEngine Compartment

1. Connect both battery cables. Connect positive cablefirst, then negative cable.

Miscellaneous

1. Apply kit label (warning) onto dashboard in plainsight of all vehicle occupants.

2. Adjust headlights.

3. Check all fasteners to ensure they are tight.

4. Ensure all wires, hoses, cables, etc. are properlyconnected and there is ample slack.

5. Align vehicle to OE specifications. Retain alignmentresults.

Dynamic Vehicle Check

1. Check steering and suspension in all positions toensure that there is no bind and adequate clearancebetween all moving, fixed, and heated members.Check operation of clutch, brake system, and park-ing brake. Check operation of transmission andtransfer case. Ensure there is full engagement in allgears and 4WD ranges. Check battery connectionsand electrical component operations. Test-drivevehicle.

WARNINGRetorque all fasteners after 500 miles and after off roaduse. All suspension lift components should be visuallyinspected and fasteners retorqued during routine vehi-cle servicing.

PositiveCable

Battery

NegativeCable

Kit Parts List

Qty. Description

CAUTIONPerformance Automotive Group does not recommendany particular wheel and tire combinations for use withits suspension lifts and cannot assume responsibilityfor the customer’s choice of wheels and tires. Refer toyour owner's manual for recommended tire sizes andwarnings related to the use of oversized tires. Largerwheel and tire combinations increase stress and wearon steering and suspension components, which leadsto increased maintenance and higher risk for compo-nent failure. Larger wheel and tire combinations alsoalter speedometer calibration, braking effectiveness,center of gravity, and handling characteristics. Consultan experienced local off road shop to find what wheeland tire combinations work best with your vehicle.

NOTE

All warranty information, instruction sheets, and otherdocuments regarding the installation of this productmust be retained by the vehicle owner. Informationcontained in the instructions and on the warranty cardwill be required for any warranty claims. The vehicleowner needs to understand the modifications made tothe vehicle and how they affect vehicle handling andperformance. Failure to provide the customer with thisinformation can result in damage to the vehicle andsevere personal injury.

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