Dobinsons DD59-532K Diff Drop Kit User Manual
- June 8, 2024
- Dobinsons
Table of Contents
Dobinsons DD59-532K Diff Drop Kit
Differential Crossmember Removal
- Raise vehicle on automotive lift or with a jack and stands.
- Remove all skid plates covering the front differential.
- Remove the 4 original differential crossmember bolts while supporting the front differential with a jack or jack stand (do not discard as this bolt will be re-used durring installation}.
- Remove the crossmember differential support bolt and remove the cross member.
- Remove the right-front differential support bolt.
- Remove the rear differential support bolt ( do not discard as this bolt will be re-used durring installation}.
Installation
Diff Drop Kit Installation (Figure 1 & 2}
- Install the provided drop crossmember into position and fasten using the previously removed 4 original bolts.
- Lower the differential into it’s new position and replace the previously removed rear differential support bolt into the front diferential support with the 65mm x 20mm spacer.
- Using the supplied M14, 140mm long bolt with a lock washer and the previously removed M14 nut, install the rear differential support bolt.
- Using the previously removed original hardware, replace the crossmember differential support.
- Torque all fasteners as follows:
- Front and Rear Support bolts: 185 Nim I 137 ft-lb
- Crossmember Mounting Bolts (x4}: 68 Nim I 50 ft-lb
Skid Plate Installation (Figure 3}
- Reinstal the front skid plate with the supplied 70mm x 20mm spacer using the M8x1 .25 40mm bolt with a flat washer and lock washer in the center location.
- Install the 25mm x 20mm spacers on the front three locations
- Install the 30mm x 21 mm spacers on the two side locations
- Torque all skid plate bolts to 30 Nim I 22 ft-lb
Check and re-torque bolts after 50 and 500 miles
- Damage caused by improper installation is not covered by warranty.
- Please use and wear propper safety equipment when working under a suspended vehicle.
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