ridetech 11170396 GM “F” Body TQ ShockWave System Instruction Manual
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Table of Contents
11170396 GM “F” Body TQ ShockWave System
Installation Instructions
Part # 11170396 – 1970-1981 GM “F” Body TQ ShockWave System
Front Components:
11173011
Front ShockWave Instructions
11173699
Front Upper Control Arms
11172899
Front Lower Control Arms
11179120
Front SwayBar Instructions
Recommended Tools
Rear Components:
11177187
Rear 4Link System
24350701
Rear ShockWave Instructions
1970-1981 GM “F” Body ShockWave
Installation Instructions
Table of contents
Pages 2-5……….. Front ShockWaves Pages 6-9……….. Upper Control Arms Pages
10-13……… Lower Control Arms Pages 14-16……… Front MuscleBar Pages 17-43……… Rear
4 Link System Pages 44-48……… Rear ShockWaves
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Part # 11173011 – 70-81 GM F-Body Front TQ Series Shockwave
Recommended Tools
1000 Series Bellow, 2.75″ Stud/Eye 3.6 ” Shock
Installation Instructions
Table of contents Page 3………. Included components Page 4-5……. ShockWave
installation
ShockWave Dimensions:
Center of bearing to Center of bearing:
Compressed:
11.05″
Ride Height:
12.85″
Extended:
14.05″
THE DELRIN BALL REQUIRES A 3/4″ HOLE FOR THE FLANGE TO GO THROUGH. THIS CAN BE DRILLED WITH A UNIBIT.
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Major Components …..In the box
Item # 1 2 3 4
7 8 9 10 11 12
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Part # 986-10-070 90009989 24090199 234-00-153 99055000 90002313 90001904 90001903 90001902 99562003 210-35-120-0 90009969 70012161 90001994 90001995 026-05-000 99050000 99952006 90009908 90009907 99041000 85000003
Description 3.6″ Stroke TQ Series Shock 2.75″ Stud Top (Installed on Shock) – Includes Adjuster Knob & Screw 1000 Series 6.5″ Double Convoluted AirSpring AirSpring Locking Ring (Installed on shock) Locking Ring Set Screw (Installed on shock) 2.75″ Aluminum Stud Top Base Bottom Delrin Ball Top Delrin Ball Delrin Ball Aluminum Top Cap 9/16″-18 Thin Nylok Nut Adjuster Knob – (90009989 assembly) #4-40 X 1/4″ SS, 18-8 Pan Head Torx Cap – (90009989 assembly) 2.75″ Stud Top Metering Rod (installed in stud top) 5/8″ ID Bearing (installed in shock and eyelet) Bearing Snap Ring (installed in shock and eyelet) Reservoir Mount Reservoir Mounting Screw – 5mm SS X .5 SHCS Spring Washer High Speed Adjsuter Knob Low Speed Adjsuter Knob 4 -40 X .500 Button head socket cap screw Hex Wrench for Reservoir Mounting Screws
QTY 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 4 8 4 12 2 2 2 2 1
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21
23
20 19
18 17
4
3
7
2
9 11
15
16
1
12
8
10
WARNING: ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE THE AIR FITTING WILL DAMAGE IT AND VOID THE WARRANTY.
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ShockWave Installation
DRILL TO 3/4″
Installation Instructions
1. Drill the OEM shock hole out to 3/4″. This can be done with a Unibit. The
Shockwave top will come in contact with the coil spring retaining fingers,
they must be cut off. A die grinder works well here.
CUT OFF FINGERS
2. Some trimming must also be done on the
outside of the frame pocket to allow clearance
for the Shockwave.
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3. To allow clearance for the Shockwave, some trimming must be done on the
inside of the coil spring pocket as shown by the white line in the picture.
This is best done with either a cut off wheel or plasma cutter. Grind all cuts
smooth when finished.
Note: It may be helpful to go ahead and install the lower StrongArms and
Shockwaves to determine exactly what needs to be removed.
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ShockWave Installation
1. Stud top aluminum base 2. Delrin ball lower half
3. Delrin ball upper half
4. Aluminum cap
5. 9/16″ SAE Nylok jam nut
6. Threaded stud (screwed onto shock
shaft)
7. Rebound adjusting knob
8. Screw
Note: The airline must also be routed at this time. It can be ran through the
subframe toward the rear of the vehicle.
4. The air fitting location can be rotated by twisting the bellow assembly
separate of the shock. Place the Shockwave into the coil spring pocket with
the stud sticking through the OEM shock hole. See assembly Diagram 4. OEM
Shock hole must be drilled out to ¾”
1. Stud top aluminum base 2. Delrin ball lower half 3. Delrin ball upper half
4. Aluminum cap 5. 9/16″ SAE Nylok jam nut 6. Threaded stud (screwed onto
shock shaft) 7. Rebound adjusting knob 8. Screw
TIGHTENING THE TOP 9/16″-18 NUT: SNUG THE NUT DOWN AGAINST THE TOP CAP. YOU
NEED TO BE ABLE TO ARTICULATE THE SHOCK BY HAND. WE TORQUE THE NUT TO 80 INLBS
USING A 7/8″ CROWS FOOT WRENCH ON A TORQUE WRENCH.
5. Raise the lower arm up to the Shockwave
and bolt them together using the 1/2″ x 3 ¼”
bolt and Nylok supplied w/ the lower arms. An
aluminum spacer will be on each side of the
bearing. Torque to 75 ftbs.
6. Raise the lower control arm to full compression and double-check to make sure the Shockwave does not rub on anything at anytime. Allowing the Shockwave to rub on anything will cause failure and is not a warrantable situation.
7. The best ride quality will occur around 5060% suspension travel; depending on vehicle weight this typically occurs around 85-100 psi.
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Installation Instructions
Part # 11173699 – 1970-1981 GM F-Body Front Upper StrongArms
Recommended Tools
1970-1981 GM F-Body Upper StrongArms
Installation Instructions
Table of contents
Page 7……… Included Components Page 8……… Getting Started & Installation Page
9……… Installation & The Finish
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Upper Control Arm Components …..In the box
Item #
Part Number
1 90000913
2 90000591
2 90000592
3 90001442
4 90003385
5 90000917
Description
Tall Upper Balljoint Assembly – Proforged # 101-10020 Driver Upper Control Arm
(Shown) Passenger Upper Control Arm Delrin Control Arm Bushing Delrin Bushing
Inner Sleeve Upper Cross Shaft Kit
QTY
2 1 1 4 4 2
Driver Side Shown
1 3
7
8
6
7
2
5
4 2
2
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Installation Instructions
Getting Started………
Congratulations on your purchase of the Ridetech F-Body StrongArms. These
StrongArms have been designed to give your F-Body excellent handling along
with a lifetime of enjoyment. Some of the key features of the StrongArms: Ball
Joint angles have been optimized for the lowered ride height, Delrin bushings
are used to eliminate bushing deflection along with providing free suspension
movement through the entire travel. The Geometry has been optimized for
excellent handling and driveabilty. The Delrin bushings are made from a
material that is self lubricating so no grease zerks are needed.
When assembling the Control Arms tighten the cross shaft nuts enough to create
drag on the delrin bushings, the arm should still move through its travel by
hand.
Installation
1. Remove the entire upper control arms from the car. If you are replacing the lower control arms and spindle, remove them too. Refer to a Factory Service Manual for the proper method.
DRIVER
2. The Upper Control Arm is attaching the factory mount using factory hardware. The
TOP VIEW driver side arm is shown in Figure “2”. The
Ball Joint located on the arm to the rear of the
car.
3. Install the Ball Joints in the control arms
using Figure “3” as a reference. Torque the
hardware to 15 ftlbs
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Installing Upper Control Arms
4. Attach the Upper Control Arm with the
FLAT Side of the cross shaft against the frame.
Attach the upper control arms using the OEM
hardware.
WHEEL SIDE
FRAME
5. Attach the Spindle to the control arms. The
Spindle is the same for Driver and Passenger.
Torque Specs: Lower Balljoint – 65 ftlbs and tighten to line up cotter pin. Upper Balljoint – 50 ftlbs and tighten to line up cotter pin.
The Finish
6. Tighten all fasteners. If you are going to install the Ridetech MuscleBar,
now is a good time to do it.
When assembling the Control Arms tighten the cross shaft nuts enough to create drag on the delrin bushings, the arm should still move through its travel by hand.
Suggested Alignment Specs:
Camber: Street: -.5 degrees
Caster:
Street: +3.0 to + 5.0 degrees
Toe:
Street: 1/16″ to 1/8″ toe in
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Part # 11172899 – 1970-1981 GM F-Body Lower StrongArms
Recommended Tools
1970-1981 GM F-Body Lower StrongArms
Installation Instructions
Table of contents
Page 11……… Included Components Page 12……… Getting Started & Installation Page
13……… The Finish
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Installation Instructions
Lower Control Arm Components …..In the box
Item #
Part Number
1 90000589
1 90000590
2 90000896
3 70010759
4 90000516
4 90000517
5 90002062
Description
QTY
Driver Lower Control Arm (Shown)
1
Passenger Lower Control Arm
1
Lower Ball joint Assembly – Proforged # 101-10049
2
Delrin Bushing – with 2″ Diameter Ledge
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1/2″ ID Inner Sleeve – installed in control arms
4
9/16″ ID Inner Sleeve
4
CoilOver Bearing Spacers
4
Driver Side Shown
2
5
6
7
8
3
7
4
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Hardware Kit #99010144
Item #
Part Number
Description
6 99501005 1/2″-13 x 3 1/2″ Hex Bolt
7 99502009 1/2″-13 Nylok Nut
8 99503014 1/2″ SAE Flat Washer
6 99561010 9/16″-12 x 3 1/2″ Hex Bolt
7 99562006 9/16″-12 Nylok Nut
8 99563003 9/16″ SAE Flat Washer
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8
4
6
3
QTY
6 6 10 4 4 8
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Installation Instructions
Getting Started………
Congratulations on your purchase of the Ridetech F-Body StrongArms. These
StrongArms have been designed to give your F-Body excellent handling along
with a lifetime of enjoyment. Some of the key features of the StrongArms: Ball
joint angles have been optimized for the lowered ride height, Delrin bushings
are used to eliminate bushing deflection along with providing free suspension
movement through the entire travel. The Delrin bushings are made from a
material that is self lubricating so no grease zerks are needed.
Note: These control arms are designed for use with the Ridetech CoilOvers or ShockWaves. The factory shocks and springs will not fit these arms.
Installation
1. Remove the entire lower control arms from the car. If you are replacing the upper control arms and spindle, remove them too. Refer to a Factory Service Manual for the proper method.
2. Drill the factory upper shock mounting hole to 3/4″. This can be done easily with a Unibit.
3. After removing the factory lower control
arm, clean the bushing mounting surfaces on
the frame. The control arms are marked “D”
for driver and “P” for passenger. The ball joint
pin points up and the Sway bar mount is on the
front side of the arm. Fasten the lower arm to
the frame with the hardware supplied. There
are two different size bushing sleeves supplied
1/2″ and 9/16″. ’71-’74 model years will use
1/2″. `75-’81 will use 9/16″.
Note: On some cars the frame brackets may be
DRIVER
pinched and will need to be spread back apart to allow the bushing to slide in.
Install the CoilOvers at this time.
Refer to the CoilOver instructions
for assembly.
4. Insert the bearing spacers into the lower shock bearing. The SMALL end goes into the bearing. Swing the control arm up, line up the 1/2″ holes with the bearing spacers, insert 1/2″-20 x 3 1/2″ bolt. Install a 1/2″ flat washer and nylok nut.
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5.
Installation Instructions
5. Attach the spindle to the control arms. The spindle is the same for driver
and passenger. Torque Specs: Lower ball joint – 65 ftlbs and tighten to line
up cotter pin.
Finishing
6. Tighten all fasteners. If you are going to install the Ridetech MuscleBar,
now is a good time to do it.
Suggested Alignment Specs:
Camber: Street: -.5 degrees
Caster:
Street: +3.0 to + 5.0 degrees
Toe:
Street: 1/16″ to 1/8″ toe in
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Part # 11179120 – 1970-1981 GM F-Body Front SwayBar
Recommended Tools
1970-1981 GM F-Body Front SwayBar
Installation Instructions
Table of contents Page 15……… Included Components and Hardware List Page 16………
SwayBar Installation
Hardware Torque Specifications
5/16″-16…………….. 17 ftlbs 3/8″-16………………. 30 ftlbs
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Major Components …..In the box
Part #
Description
90001226 Front Sway Bar
90002936 End Link Kit
90002513 Bushing Strap
70015015 Lined Sway Bar Bushing
90001254 Bushing Mount Adapter
HARDWARE KIT……99010083
QTY Part Number Description
ADAPTER PLATE
2
99371032 3/8″-16 x 1 1/4″ Flat Head
2
99311025 5/16″-18 x 1 1/4″ Flat Head
2
99371005 3/8″-16 x 1 1/4″ Hex Bolt
2
99311011 5/16″-18 x 1 1/4″ Hex Bolt
2
99373002 3/8″ Flat Washer
2
99313001 5/16″ SAE Flat Washer
2
99373006 3/8″ Split Lock Washer
2
99313003 5/16″ Split Lock Washer
1
90002263 Red Loctite
QTY 1 1 2 2 2
QTY Part Number
BUSHING STRAP
4
99371065
4
99373002
4
99373006
Description
3/8″-16 x 3/4″ Hex Bolt 3/8″ Flat Washer 3/8″ Split Lock Washer
Getting Started………
Note: This sway bar kit utilizes a anti-friction lining in the sway bar
bushing. The lining allows the sway bar to move freely and quietly in the
bushing. No lubrication is required. Note: The threaded holes in the frame can
be either 5/16″-18 or 3/8″-16. Hardware is supplied for both.
1. Jack the vehicle up to a safe working height and support with jack stands.
Make sure the jack stands are stable before working under the car.
2. Remove the stock sway bar.
3. After removing the stock sway bar, determine what size hardware the frame
will require.
4. Open the sway bar bushing at the split and slip it OVER the sway bar. Do this for both bushings.
6. Slip the Bushing Straps over the Sway Bar Bushings.
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FRONT
OEM MOUNTING
HOLES
6. This kit contains an adpater plate to attach the sway bar to the frame.
Depending on the year of the car, the hardware size can vary. Before
continuing to the next step, you will need to determine the bolt size required
for your installation. The threaded holes in the frame can be either 5/16″-18
or 3/8″-16. Hardware is supplied for both.
8.
FLAT HEAD SOCKET CAP
SCREW
7. Hold the Frame Plate up to the OEM holes, the Counter Sunk hole will he
positioned over the front hole with the slot to the rear. Apply Red Loctite to
the Flat Head Bolt. The rear 1 1/4″ long bolt uses a Split Washer and Flat
Washer. Torque Hardware.
Diagram 1
8. Slide the SwayBar into position on the car with the SwayBar arms above the
tie rods. Install a 3/8″ Lock Washer & 3/8″ Flat Washer on the 3/8″x 3/4″ Hex
Bolts. Do NOT Complete tighten the Hardware, it will be left partially loose
until the End Links are installed.
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Control Arm
9. Install the End Links using Diagram 1 as a reference. Install both end links before tightening the end link hardware. Tighten the end link barrel nut until it is flush with the end of the bolt, and then tighten it 2 more complete rounds.
10. Torque the SwayBar mounting hardware to 30 ftlbs.
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Part # 11177187 -1970-1981 GM “F” Body Rear Bolt-in 4 Link
Recommended Tools
1970-1981 GM “F” Body Rear Bolt-in 4-Link
Installation Instructions
Table of contents
Page 18-19……… Included Components Page 20………….. Hardware List & Getting
Started Page 21-22……… Disassembly Page 22-24……… Cradle Assembly Page 25…………..
R-Joint Bar Assembly Page 26-31……… Cradle Installation Page 32-33………
Installing Lower 4 Link Bars Page 33………….. Installing Lower Axle Mounts Page
34………….. Installing Lower Shock Mount Page 34-35 …….. Installing Lower 4 Link
Bars Page 36 …………. Setting Pinion Angle Page 37-39……… Upper Bar Tab
Installation Page 39-40……… Installing Upper 4 Link Bars Page 41…………..
Installing Lower Shock Stud Page 42………….. Installing ShockWaves/CoilOvers Page
43………….. Anti Squat Adjustment
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Major Components …..In the box
Item # Part # Description
1 90003497 70-81 F-Body Rear Cradle – Driver 2 90003498 70-81 F-Body Rear
Cradle – Passenger 3 70015662 Cradle Threaded Adjuster 4 70016351 Upper Axle
Tab – Inner 5 70016352 Upper Axle Tab – Outer 6 70016353 Upper Axle Tab –
Backer 7 90001318 R-Joint 3/4-16 RH x 5/8 Bolt 8 90001319 R-Joint 3/4-16 LH x
5/8 Bolt 9 90003503 Lower Axle Mount 10 70013334 R-Joint Spacer – 5/8″ ID x
.620″ 11 70013537 5/8 R Joint Spacer .625 ID x 2.843″ 12 90003499 Lower 4-Link
Bar 13 90002815 Upper 4-Link Bar 14 90001624 Aluminum Lower Shock Mount 15
70002825 Lower Shock Stud 16 90002067 Lower Shock Spacers – .625″ I.D. x .450″
17 90002043 Upper Shock Spacers – .500″ ID x .365″ 18 90002285 Square U-Bolt
85000008 3/8″ Riv-Nut Installation Tool 70010694 Bar Tab Setting Jig 99371050
3/8-16 X 1 1/2 HX 1.12 CONI 99372009 3/8″-16 U-Nuts – .090 -.20 Panel
Thickness 99010218 Hardware Kit: 70-81 F-Body 4-Link
QTY
1 1 2 2 2 2 4 4 2 14 2 2 2 2 2 4 4 2 1 2 6 6 1
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Major Components …..In the box
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21 23 22
18 25 20 2
41 3 40 1
17
36 35
8 35 34
33 35
41 13 40
7
34
39 34
35 38
35 10 10 35 33
10 12
20
37 9
29
10 10
23 24 4
6 5
30 27
28
31 16 15 32 14
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New R-Joints will be quite stiff (75-90 in/lbs breakaway torque) until they “break in” after a few miles of use. After the break in period they will move much more freely. Because the composite bearing race contains self lubricating ingredients, no additional lubrication is needed or desired. Any additional lubrication will only serve to attract more dirt and debris to the R-Joint and actually shorten its life.
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Hardware List …..In the box (Kit# 99010218)
The Hardware Kit contains bags to help aid in selecting the correct hardware
for the component being installed. The hardware list shows how the hardware is
bagged.
Item # QTY Part Number Description CRADLE TO FRAME
19 1 85000007 17/32″ Drill Bit 20 12 99371005 3/8″-16 x 1 1/4″ Hex Bolt 21 12
99372007 3/8″-16 Riv-Nut 22 12 99373006 3/8″ Split Lock Washer 23 12 99373002
3/8″ SAE Flat Washer GR 8
1 90002276 Anti-Seize CRADLE U-BOLTS 23 4 99373002 3/8″ SAE Flat Washer GR 8
24 4 99372001 3/8″-16 Nylok Nut UPPER SHOCK MOUNTING 25 2 99501010 1/2″-20 x 2
1/4″ Gr. 8 Bolt 26 2 99502003 1/2″-20 Thin Nylok Nut LOWER SHOCK MOUNT 27 2
99501007 1/2″-20 x 1 1/4″ Hex Bolt 28 2 99501009 1/2″-20 x 1 3/4″ Hex Bolt 29
4 99502002 1/2″-20 Nylok Nut SHOCK STUD 30 2 99432002 7/16″-20 Nylok Nut 31 2
99433002 7/16″ SAE Flat Washer 32 2 99623004 5/8″ SAE Flat Washer
Item # QTY Part Number Description UPPER 4 LINK BARS
33 4 99621004 5/8″-18 x 3″ Gr. 8 Bolt 34 4 99622006 5/8″-18 Thin Nylok Nut 35
8 99623001 5/8″ SAE Flat Washer Gr. 8
1 90002276 Anti-Seize LOWER 4 LINK BARS 33 2 99621004 5/8″-18 x 3″ Gr. 8 Bolt
34 4 99622006 5/8″-18 Thin Nylok Nut 35 8 99623001 5/8″ SAE Flat Washer Gr. 8
36 2 99621007 5/8″-18 x 5″ Gr. 8 Bolt
1 90002276 Anti-Seize LOWER BAR MOUNT TO AXLE 37 8 99431006 7/16″-20 x 1 1/4″
Hex Bolt 38 8 99432007 7/16″- 20 Nylok Nut 39 8 99433002 7/16″ SAE Flat washer
RIGHT HAND & LEFT HAND JAM NUTS 40 6 99752004 3/4″-16 Jam Nut RH 41 6 99752006
3/4″-16 Jam Nut LH BAR SETTING JIG
2 99371001 3/8″-16 x 3/4″ Hex Bolt 2 99372004 3/8″-16 Hex Nut
Getting Started………
Congratulations on your purchase of the Ridetech Rear 4-link System. This
system has been designed to give your Camaro excellent handling along with a
lifetime of enjoyment. This kit replaces the Leaf Springs, this allows the
4-Link to locate the rearend and the CoilOvers/ShockWaves to support the car.
This allows each to be optimized for the best performance.
Note: These system is designed for use with the Ridetech Shockwaves or CoilOvers and the Ridetech Rear Sway Bar. The factory shocks and springs will not fit this setup.
1. Raise the vehicle to a safe and comfortable working height. Use jack stands to support the vehicle with the suspension hanging freely.
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Disassembly
2. Support the axle and remove the leaf springs, shocks, and tail pipes. If
your car is equipped with a rear sway bar, it will also need to be removed.
Refer to the factory service manual for proper disassembly procedures. The
rear brake line will need to be detached from the body. You will need to bleed
the rear brakes after the installation is complete. You may need to redo the
brake lines that are on the differential. The following steps show the removal
of brackets, these can vary depending on the year of the car. Some years do
NOT have some of the brackets shown. If your car doesn’t have the particular
bracket shown in a step, skip to the next step.
3. Cut the corner braces off that are located
above the axle where the frame rail drops
down. Depending on the year of your car,
it may not be equipped with these braces.
These can be removed by drilling the spot welds
or cutting them of flush with the tabs, but we
recommend drilling the spot welds.
4. Drilling the spot welds of the tabs will
ensure a tighter fit of the cradle.
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Disassembly & Cradle Assembly
5. If your car has this style of exhaust bracket
behind the axle, they will need to be cut off.
Again, this can be done by drilling the spot
welds or cutting off flush with the tabs. The
early cars have a different style of mount that
doesn’t need to be cut off.
6. Unbolt the pinion snubber and remove it. 6.
7. The upper cradle is adjustable to compensate
for different frame rail widths found on the
70-81 Camaro. The cradle will need to be
assembled before installing it in the car.
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Cradle Assembly
8.
Installation Instructions
8. The center adjuster has Right Hand Threads on one side, Left Hand Threads
on the other side. This allows the cradle to be adjusted in the car. Install
the jam nuts on the adjusters.
9. Apply anti-seize to the end of the threads
of the adjusters. We run about a 3/8″ strip on
them.
10. The driver side of the cradle is Left Hand
Threads, the passenger side is Right Hand
Threads. Start the adjusters into opposite sides
of the cradle, inserting them in approximately
2 revolutions.
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Cradle Assembly
11.
12.
Installation Instructions
11. The gap between the cradle halves is 1/4″ shorter on the front tube than
the rear tube. This allows the adjusters to be started at different times.
Start the front adjuster into the opposite half of the cradle. Thread it in
until the second adjuster is starting to hit the end of the threads of the
thread bung.
12. Start the 2nd adjuster into the cradle. You may have to loosen or tighten
the 1st adjuster to get the 2nd started.
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13. With both adjusters started. Thread them in evenly until the cradle is
narrow enough to fit in your car. The gaps between the front and rear
adjusters should be approximately 1/4″ difference with the gap of the front
tube being the lesser of the two. If and adjuster starts getting tight to
turn, switch to the opposite adjuster until it starts getting tight. Go back
and forth between the 2 to achieve a width the will fit your car.
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R-Joint Bar Assembled
Installation Instructions
ARROW
RIGHT HAND
LEFT HAND
RIGHT HAND
LEFT HAND
RIGHT HAND
LEFT HAND
THE 4-LINK BARS, R-JOINTS, AND JAM NUTS HAVE RIGHT HAND AND LEFT HAND THREADS. THIS ALLOWS THE BAR TO BE ADJUSTED WITHOUT REMOVING IT. THE HEX END OF THE BAR IS LEFT HAND THREAD. THE LEFT HAND JAM NUT HAS AN COUNTER-CLOCKWISE ARROW STAMPED INTO IT. IMAGE 3 WILL HELP YOU DETERMINE THE THREADS OF THE R-JOINTS.
14a. Component List: 1. 4-Link Bar 2. Right Hand Thread R-joint 3. Right Hand Thread Jam Nut 4. Left Hand Thread R-Joint 5. Left Hand Thread Jam Nut
2
1
3
5
4
RIGHT HAND
LEFT HAND
14b. Thread the jam nuts onto the threaded shank of the r-joints. Thread the nuts all the way on to the r-joint.
14c. Apply anti-seize to the threads of the r-joint. This will prevent the threads from gulling.
14d. Thread the r-joints into the 4-link bar. Thread them in evenly until you
achieve the correct center to center length. Upper Bar Length: 9 1/4″ Lower
Bar Length: 24 1/4″
14e. After getting one bar length set, you can put a 5/8″ bolt through the
r-joints to simplify setting the next bar. Adjust the bar length of the 2nd
bar until it will slip on and off the bolts. Torque the jam nuts 65-75 ft-lbs
using an 1 1/8″ crows foot on a torque wrench.
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Cradle Installation
15.
Installation Instructions
15. Insert the cradle into the car. The rear of the cradle is tapered to fit
the frame. You will need to adjust the center adjuster to get a tight fit on
the frame. You will need to support the cradle with something or have a helper
hold it in place.
16. Adjust the center adjusters evenly until
the cradle gets tight against the frame. You
will to need to adjust the front and rear evenly
until it fits tight. The horizontal tab on the rear
section of the cradle will fit against the bottom
of the frame and the vertical surface should be
snug against the frame rails.
17. You will need to alternate between
the adjusters to get them adjusted out
evenly.
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Cradle Installation
18.
Installation Instructions
18. Image 18 shows the cradle in place. When it is snug against the frame, it
will hold in place by itself.
19a. Use the frame plates as a template to
19a
drill the holes in the bottom of the frame rails.
Use a 7/16″ drill bit to drill the holes. Drill the
slotted hole in the center of the slots.
19b
19b. It might be necessary to elongate the holes a little to get the u-bolt inserted.
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20.
21.
Installation Instructions
20. Feed one end of the u-bolt through the round hole of the pair of holes,
using the other end of the u-bolt as a handle. You need to get the end of the
u-bolt that you are using as a handle fed in until it is past the 90 degree
bend to be able to drop the other end through the drilled hole. If the u-bolt
will not line up with the drilled holes, it may be necessary to slot the frame
hole in the slotted hole of the frame mount.
21. The other leg of the u-bolt needs to drop through the opposite hole of
the hole you are inserting the u-bolt in.
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22. Install (1) 3/8″ flat washer and (1) 3/8″-16 nylok nut onto each stud
sticking through the cradle. Do not tighten them until all washers and nuts
are installed. Tighten each leg of the u-bolt evenly. Torque to 30 ftlbs. Do
this for all (4) u-bolts..
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Riv-nut® Installation & Specs
1. Drill Hole in Frame using the SUPPLIED DRILL BIT keeping the Drill square with the metal.
2. We recommend installing (2) 3/8″ Flat Washers between the bolt head and the lower anvil of the installation tool. Thread a Riv-nut® onto the supplied Tool. Thread the Riv-nut all the way onto the Tool until it stops.
3. Insert the Tool and Riv-nut® into the drilled hole 90° to the Frame Rail.
4. The Tool requires (1) 9/16″ & (1) 5/8″ Wrenches to use. A Ratchet can be used on the top of the Tool.
KEEP THE TOOL AND RIV-NUT 90° TO THE SURFACE WHILE TIGHTENING
5. Put a 5/8″ Wrench on the Lower Hex of the tool. Use a 9/16″ Wrench or Ratchet on the Top hex to Tighten.
6. Hold the Wrench in one position and turn the TOP HEX CLOCKWISE to engage the Riv-nut®. Keep Turning the TOP WRENCH until you feel a positive stop and you can’t turn the TOP WRENCH anymore.
7. Break the Tool loose by turning the TOP HEX counterclockwise and thread the Tool out of the Riv-nut®
THE DATA BELOW ILLUSTRATES THE STRENGTH OF THE RIV-NUT®
®
Fastener Engineering Data
Upset Load (lbs.) RIVNUT ® Size
3/8-16
Steel
Min. Grip Max. Grip
4965
5325
Fig. 1
TOP BOLT
3/8″ WASHERS LOWER ANVIL RIV-NUT®
RIV-NUT® ON TOOL
Figure 2
FRAME RAIL
90°
TURN
Figure 3
HOLD Figure 6
Ultimate thread strength (lbs.)
Fig.2
Steel RIVNUT ® Size
Min. Grip Max. Grip
3/8-16
11500
10450
Ultimate tensile strength (lbs.)
RIVNUT ® Size
Steel
3/8-16
3900
Fig. 3
Single Shear Strength 3/8″ Grade 5 Bolt 3,975.8 lbs
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23.
Installation Instructions
23. Mark the holes in the frame for the vertical mounting plates. There are 4
holes in the front plate, 2 holes in the rear plate. Do this for both sides.
The cradle will now need to be removed to install the Riv-nuts.
24. 25.
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24. The holes for the Riv-nuts NEED to be drilled with the supplied 17/32″
drill bit. We suggest drilling the holes with a smaller drill bit first to
make it easier to drill with the 17/32″ drill bit. Drill all (12) holes in the
sides of the frame rails.
25. Install the Riv-nuts in the sides of the frame rails. Refer to the Riv-
nut installation instructions on PAGE 13 for proper Riv-nut installation.
Image 25 illustrates a Riv-nut being installed. Install all (12) Riv-nuts in
the frame rails.
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26.
Installation Instructions
26. Reinstall the cradle in the car. Reinstall the 3/8″ hardware on the
u-bolts. Do not tighten them until all washers and nuts are installed. Tighten
each leg of the u-bolt evenly. Torque to 30 ftlbs. Do this for all (4)
u-bolts.
27. Install a 3/8″ split lock washer, and a 3/8″
flat washer on each of (16) 3/8″-16 x 1 1/4″
hex bolts. Thread a bolt/washer in to each of
the Riv-nuts installed in the frame rails. Install
all 12 bolts/washers before tightening any of
the bolts. Torque the bolts to 23 ftlbs.
28. Tighten the adjuster jam nuts against the
tubes of the cradle.
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29.
Installation Instructions
29. Drill the front leaf spring mounting holes to 5/8″.
.
30. Check the length of the lower bar; it should
be 24 1/4″ center to center. The R-joint setup is
designed to be offset to the inside of the car.
The R-joint uses a .620″ spacer (70013334)
on the inside with a 2.593″ long spacer
(70013537) on the outside. Insert the small
OD of the spacer into the r-joint center ball.
Push the spacers in until they bottom out in the
center ball.
- 31. Align the r-joint/spacers with the 5/8″ hole. Install a 5/8″ flat washer on a 5/8″-18 x 5″ hex bolt. Install the bolt/washer in the aligned holes. The bolt needs to be installed in the same orientation as Image 31.
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Installing Lower Bars & Axle Mount
32. Install a 5/8″ flat washer and 5/8″-18 thin
nylok nut on the threads of the bolt. Tighten
the bolt/nut enough to eliminate any gaps.
33. Attach the lower bar/mount assembly to
the car. New 3/18″-16 u-nuts and 3/8-16″ x 1
1/2″ conical body Bolts are supplied in the kit.
Install the u-nuts in place of the OEM u-nuts.
Hold the assembly in place lining up the holes
with the u-nuts. There is a tab bent up on the
mount that indexes into a hole in the body.
Make sure the tab is indexed into the alignment
hole. Torque the mounting bolts to 30 ft-lbs.
34. The lower axle bracket will be fastened to
the leaf spring pad using the factory T-bolts/U-
bolts or the supplied 7/16″-20 x 1 1/4″ hex
bolts. Align the mounting holes of the axle
mount with the hardware sticking through the
OEM leaf spring mount. Install a 7/16″ flat
washer & 7/16″-20 nylok nut on the threads
sticking through the axle mount. Torque the
nuts to 55 ft-lbs. Install both axle mounts.
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Installing Lower Shock Mount & Lower Bars
35. The lower shock mount attaches with (1)
1/2″-20 x 1 1/4″ hex bolt, (1) 1/2″-20 x 1 3/4″
hex bolt, & (2) 1/2″-20 nylok nuts. The lower
mount gets attached to the 2nd and 3rd hole up
from the bottom of the axle mount. When the
shock mount is installed correctly, the bottom
of the lower shock mount is 1/8″ below the
bottom of the axle mount.
36. Insert the bolts through the aluminum
shock mount with the 1 1/4″ long bolt in the
top bolt, 1 3/4″ in the bottom hole. Insert the
bolts through the axle mount and install the
nylok nuts on the threads sticking through.
Repeat on both sides and torque the bolts/nuts
to 75 ft-lbs.
37. The R-joint uses a .620″ spacer (70013334)
on each side. Insert the small OD of the spacer
into the r-joint center ball. Push the spacers in
until they bottom out in the center ball.
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38.
Installation Instructions
38. Align the R-joint with the TOP hole of the axle mount. Install a 5/8″
flat washer on a 5/8″-18 x 3″ hex bolt.
39. Insert the bolt/washer through the axle
mount/bar.
40. Install a 5/8″ flat washer and 5/8″-16 thin nylok nut on the threads of the bolt. Do this
for both sides. Tighten the bolt/nut enough to
eliminate any gaps.
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Setting Pinion Angle
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READ PAGES 20-23 ON SETTING PINION ANGLES, UPPER BAR TAB JIG INSTALLATION, &
SETTING RIDE HEIGHT.
How do you set the pinion angle? On a singlepiece shaft you want to set it up
where a line drawn through the center of the engine crankshaft or output shaft
of the transmission and a line drawn through the center of the pinion are
parallel to each other but not the same line.
Your transmission angle should be around 3 degrees down in the rear. If it is
more or less than 3 degrees, you might want to consider changing it. Too
little angle on the transmission reduces the amount of oil getting to the rear
bushing. Too much transmission angle will increase the working angles of the
u-joints which will increase the wear. With the transmission at 3 degrees down
in the rear, you will want to set the pinion 3 degrees up in the front.
A simple way to do this is to place a digital angle finder or dial level on
the front face of the lower engine pulley or harmonic balancer. This will give
you a reading that is 90 degrees to the crank or output shaft unless you have
real problems with your balancer. At the other end, you can place the same
level or angle finder against the front face of the pinion yoke that is also
at 90 degrees to the centerline. If you rotate the yoke up or down so both
angles match, you have perfect alignment.
Road testing will tell you if you have it right. If you accelerate and you get
or increase a vibration, then the pinion yoke is too HIGH. Rotate it downward
in small increments of a degree or two until the problem goes away. If you get
or increase a vibration when decelerating, then the pinion yoke is too LOW.
Rotate it upward to correct it.
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Upper Bar Tab Installation Jig
Upper Bar Installation Jig · This jig has been supplied to aid in the
installation of the upper 4 link bar. It can be temporarily used
to properly align, locate and weld the tabs onto the axle. It will also ensure
that the mounting bolts are parallel to the ground. · Follow the diagram below
to set the jig to the same length as the upper bar, use the 3/8″ x 3/4″ bolt
and nuts to set the length. · Position the axle at ride height. Center the
axle left to right between the quarter panels. Set pinion angle. · Bolt one
end of the jig to the cradle using a 5/8″ x 3″ bolt.
· Using another 5/8″ x 3″ bolt, fasten the axle tabs to the other end. The
inner tabs will get bolted to the
jig tab with the dog legged edge to the rear. The outer tab will have the long
straight edge rearward. The tabs must be bolted to the outside of the jig.
Both tabs should have the tab backer locating tabs
to the rear of the car. · Swing the bar down letting the tabs rest onto the
axle. Trim the brackets as necessary to minimize the
gap to be welded. · Check pinion angle, ride height and axle center. Tack-weld
the tab assemblies in place on the axle. · Remove jig and install upper bar. ·
Repeat this process for the other side. · Recheck pinion angle, ride height
and axle center. (Sound familiar?) · After the tabs have been tack welded on
both sides, remove the setting jig. Let the axle drop down for
better access to the tabs. Lay 1″ welds on the inside and outside of the tabs.
Skip around from one side to the other to avoid overheating the tube.
INSIDE
OUTSIDE
6 5
8 7
6 4
DOG LEG
5 1
3 2
Item# 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Description Upper Bar 3/4″-16 Jam Nut R-Joint End Alignment Jig Aluminum Spacer 5/8″ x 2 3/4″ Bolt 3/8″-16 Nut 3/8″-16 x 3/4″ Bolt
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Installing Upper Bars Tabs
41.
41. One helpful trick to help maintain ride height and pinion angle while adjusting is to tack weld a spacer between the axle and the outside of the frame as shown in the picture. This spacer should be 5 1/2″ tall giving the CoilOver/Shockwave an eye-to-eye measurement of approximately 14 1/2″. When measuring the axle center you can measure off of the frame rails. We also use a plum bob off the quarter panels to double check the axle center. Refer to Page 20 on setting the pinion angle.
42. Check the length of the upper bar; it should
be 9 1/4″ center to center. Bolt the axle tabs to the
setting jig as specified on the previous page. Next,
place the other end into the cradle. Both ends use a
5/8″ x 3″ and should not be fully tightened yet. For
now just the let axle tabs sit on the axle.
43. Check the fitment of the tabs to the axle.
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Installing Upper Bars Tabs & Bars
44. Put the tab back brace in position. The
curve of the brace should be up. The 2 tabs on
each side of the brace need to be positioned
on each side of the tab on the REAR of the axle
tabs. Tack weld everything in place and repeat
for the other set of axle tabs. After the tabs
have been tack welded on both sides, remove
the setting jig. Let the axle drop down for
better access to the tabs. Lay 1″ welds on the
inside and outside of the tabs. Skip around
from one side to the other to avoid overheating
the tube.
45. The R-joint uses a .620″ spacer (70013334)
on each side. Insert the small OD of the spacer
into the r-joint center ball. Push the spacers
in until they bottom out in the center ball. Do
this for both ends of the upper bar.
46. The upper bar mount that is made into the cradle has 2 mounting positions. THE
STANDARD MOUNTING POSITION IS THE
BOTTOM HOLE. Insert the front of the
upper bar in the BOTTOM hole of the upper
bar mounting. Install a 5/8″ flat washer on a
5/8″-18 x 3″ hex bolt. Insert the bolt/washer
in the aligned holes. Install a 5/8″ flat washer
and 5/8″-18 nylok nut on the bolt. Repeat on
both sides and tighten the bolts/nuts enough
to eliminate any gaps.
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47.
Installation Instructions
47. Verify the spacers are installed in the R-Joints of the upper bars.
48. Insert the R-Joint into the upper bar mount
of the rear differential. Install a 5/8″ Flat
Washer on to a 5/8″-16 x 3″ hex bolt. Line up
the holes in the axle tabs with the through hole
of the R-Joint, insert the bolt/washer.
49. Install a 5/8″ flat washer followed by a
5/8″-18 thin jam nylok nut. Repeat on both
sides and tighten the bolts/nuts enough to
eliminate any gaps.
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Installation Instructions
Installing Lower Shock Stud & CoilOvers/ShockWaves
50. Installing the shock stud into the lower
mount. Install a 5/8″ flat washer onto the
5/8″-18 threads of the shock stud. Apply Red
Loctite to the 5/8″ threads of the stud. Thread
the shock stud into the threaded hole of the
lower mount. Repeat on both sides and torque
the shock stud to 65-75 ftlbs.
51. Ridetech CoilOvers or ShockWaves require
a spacer on each side of the bearing. The
upper crossmember uses a 1/2″ ID spacer that
is .605″ long (90002043). The overall width
with a spacer on each side will be 1 1/4″. The
small OD of the spacer will insert into the
shock bearing.
52. Insert the 1/2″ ID shock bearing spacer into each side of the ShockWave/CoilOver
bearing. If installing ShockWaves, insert the
top of the shock into the shock mount on the
upper crossmember with the adjusting knob
to the inside. If installing CoilOver, insert the
bottom of the shock into the shock mount on
the upper crossmember. Line up the holes in
the upper shock mount with the spacers and
shock bearing. Install a 1/2″-20 x 2 1/4″ Hex
Bolt into the lined up holes. Install a 1/2″-20
thin jam nylok nut. Torque to 22 ft-lbs.
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53. The shock stud requires spacers that are
5/8″ ID x .400″ long (90002067). Install a
90002067 spacer (Small side towards shock
body) onto the lower Shock Stud.
54. Slide the bottom of the shock onto the
stud. Install a second 5/8″ ID 90002067 spacer
onto the Stud (small side towards shock).
You may need to jack the rearend up to slide
the shock onto the stud. Install the 7/16″
flat washer and 7/16″ nylok nut. Tighten the
upper and lower shock bolts. Torque the lower
nut to 40 ftlbs. The designed ride height of
the CoilOver/Shockwave is 14 1/2″ center to
center.
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Installation Instructions
Anti Squat Adjustment
The Upper Bar Mounts and Lower Axle Mounts are designed with adjustable Anti
Squat. Anti Squat reduces the amount the rear suspension squats on
acceleration. Anti Squat is measured in a percentage, the higher the
percentage of anti squat the less the rear of the car squats. Reducing the
rear squat keeps the rear suspension from compressing as much therefor
reducing the amount the front suspension extends. This will help keep the
suspension geometry in it’s optimized range. Anti squat uses the mechanics of
the rear suspension to reduce squat rather than the shocks and springs. It
uses the same mechanics to help put weight to the rear tires during
acceleration. Several factors effect the amount of anti squat a car needs;
horsepower, tires, vehicle weight, and track surface are some of the main
ones. You can use the different settings in this suspension to help dial in
your car’s handling. Keep in mind, the higher the rear squat percentage the
less effective the rear tires will be under hard braking for corner entry. We
control the Anti squat percentage by raising and lowering the front of the
upper bar and rear of the lower bar. The standard position is approximately
55% Anti Squat at the designed ride height. We have found this to be a good
starting point and a great setting for driving. Keep in mind, your ride height
will affect the anti squat percentage and instant center. ALL OF THESE NUMBERS
ARE BASED AROUND 14 1/2″ RIDE HEIGHT OF SHOCKWAVE OR COILOVER.
STANDARD
FRONT
STANDARD
FRONT UPPER BAR MOUNT
REAR LOWER BAR MOUNT
ADJUSTMENT GUIDE
THE STANDARD SETTING IS WITH THE TOP BAR IN THE LOWER HOLE AND THE LOWER BAR
IN THE TOP HOLE.
UPPER BAR POSITION TOP HOLE TOP HOLE TOP HOLE BOTTOM HOLE BOTTOM HOLE
LOWER BAR POSITION TOP HOLE
MIDDLE HOLE BOTTOM
MIDDLE HOLE BOTTOM HOLE
ANTI SQUAT % OF CHANGE INSTANT CENTER
FROM STANDARD SETTING
CHANGE
WE RECOMMEND NOT USING THIS SETTING
0 %
+ 80″
+ 30 %
+ 20″
+ 25 %
– 21″
+ 50 % *
– 32″ *
- This setting is recommended for straight line applications only. The steeper lower bar angle is not recommended for handling applications.
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Part # 24350701 – 5.2″ Stroke TQ Series Shockwave
Recommended Tools
7000 Series Bellow, Eye/Eye 5.2″ Shock
Installation Instructions
Table of contents Page 45………….. Included components Page 46………….. Notes and
Care of Your Shockwave Page 47-48……… Shock Adjustment
ShockWave Dimensions:
Center of bearing to Center of bearing:
Compressed:
11.85″
Ride Height:
14.60″
Extended:
16.42″
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Major Components …..In the box
Item # 1 2 3 4
6 7 8 9
Part #
986-10-072 815-05-022 24090799 234-00-153 90002044 026-05-000 99050000
90001994 90001995
Description
5.2″ Stroke TQ Series Shock Shock Eyelet 7000 Series 4″ Rolling Sleeve
AirSpring AirSpring Locking Ring (Installed on Shock) Spacer kit – 1/2″ ID and
5/8″ ID (Not Shown) Reservoir Clamps Reservoir Socket Head Cap Screws 5/8″ ID
Bearing (installed in shock and eyelet) Bearing Snap Ring (installed in shock
and eyelet)
QTY
2 2 2 2 4 4 12 4 8
6
5 7
4
8
9
3
1
2 8 9
WARNING: ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE THE AIR FITTING WILL DAMAGE IT AND VOID THE WARRANTY.
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Notes and Care of your Shockwaves
NOTES: WARNING: ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE THE AIR FITTING WILL DAMAGE IT AND VOID
THE WARRANTY.
TIGHTENING THE TOP 9/16″-18 NUT: SNUG THE NUT DOWN AGAINST THE TOP CAP. YOU
NEED TO BE ABLE TO ARTICULATE THE SHOCK BY HAND. WE TORQUE THE NUT TO 80 INLBS
USING A 7/8″ CROWS FOOT WRENCH ON A TORQUE WRENCH.
You can clock the airfitting location on the ShockWave by turning the
AirSpring assembly of the shock. Make sure the fitting doesn’t contact the
frame.
When cutting the airline, use a razor blade. The cut needs to be a clean cut
and square for the airline to seal properly.
The Locking ring on the shock is NOT adjustable. These rings are set at the
factory to optimize the AirSpring stroke with the shock stroke.
The care and feeding of your new ShockWaves
1. Although the ShockWave has an internal bumpstop, DO NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE
DEFLATED RESTING ON THIS BUMPSTOP. DAMAGE WILL RESULT. The internal bumpstop
will be damaged, the shock bushings will be damaged, and the vehicle shock
mounting points may be damaged to the point of failure. This is a non
warrantable situation.
2. Do not drive the vehicle overinflated or “topped out”. Over a period of
time the shock valving will be damaged, possibly to the point of failure. This
is a non warrantable situation! If you need to raise your vehicle higher that
the ShockWave allows, you will need a longer unit.
3. The ShockWave is designed to give a great ride quality and to raise and
lower the vehicle. IT IS NOT MADE TO HOP OR JUMP! If you want to hop or jump,
hydraulics are a better choice. This abuse will result in bent piston rods,
broken shock mounts, and destroyed bushings. This is a non warrantable
situation.
4. Do not let the ShockWave bellows rub on anything. Failure will result.
This is a non warrantable situation.
5. The ShockWave product has been field tested on numerous vehicles as well
as subjected to many different stress tests to ensure that there are no
leakage or durability problems. Failures have been nearly nonexistent unless
abused as described above. If the Shockwave units are installed properly and
are not abused, they will last many, many years. ShockWave units that are
returned with broken mounts, bent piston rods, destroyed bumpstops or
bushings, or abrasions on the bellows will not be warrantied.
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Shock Adjustment
Shock Adjustment 101- Single Adjustable
Rebound Adjustment: How to adjust your new shocks. The rebound adjustment knob
is located on the top of the shock absorber protruding from the eyelet. You
must first begin at the ZERO setting, then set the shock to a medium setting
of 12.
-Begin with the shocks adjusted to the ZERO rebound position (full stiff). Do this by rotating the rebound adjuster knob clockwise until it stops.
-Now turn the rebound adjuster knob counter clock wise 12 clicks. This sets the shock at 12. (settings 21-24 are typically too soft for street use).
Take the vehicle for a test drive.
-if you are satisfied with the ride quality, do not do anything, you are set!
-if the ride quality is too soft increase the damping effect by rotating the rebound knob clock wise 3 clicks.
Take the vehicle for another test drive.
-if the vehicle is too soft increase the damping effect by rotating the rebound knob clock wise 3 additional clicks.
-If the vehicle is too stiff rotate the rebound adjustment knob counter clock wise 2 clicks and you are set!
Take the vehicle for another test drive and repeat the above steps until the
ride quality is satisfactory.
Note: One end of the vehicle will likely reach the desired setting before the
other end. If this happens stop adjusting the satisfied end and keep adjusting
the unsatisfied end until the overall ride quality is satisfactory.
Shock Adjustment 101- Triple Adjustable
Triple Adjustable: Step One: High Speed Compression
-High speed compression adjustments are used in both street driving and track tuning.
-Begin with the shocks adjusted to the ZERO high speed compression position (full stiff). Do this by rotating the high speed compression adjuster (large knob) clockwise until it stops.
-Now turn the high speed compression adjuster knob counter clock wise 20 clicks. This sets the shock at 20. (settings 21-24 are typically too soft for street use. For typical street driving the high speed compression adjuster will remain at setting 20.
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Shock Adjustment
Step Two: Low Speed Compression Low speed compression adjustment is what is
typically felt during street driving.
-Begin with the shocks adjusted to the ZERO low speed compression position (full stiff). Do this by rotating the low speed compression adjuster (small knob) clockwise until it stops.
-Now turn the low speed compression adjuster knob counter clock wise 20 clicks. This sets the shock at 20. (settings 21-24 are typically too soft for street use). Take the vehicle for a test drive.
-if you are satisfied with the ride quality, do not do anything, you are set!
-if the ride quality is too soft increase the damping effect by rotating the low speed compression knob clock wise 3 clicks.
Take the vehicle for another test drive.
-if the vehicle is too soft increase the damping effect by rotating the low speed compression knob clock wise 3 additional clicks.
-If the vehicle is too stiff rotate the low speed compression adjustment knob counter clock wise 2 clicks and you are set!
Take the vehicle for another test drive and repeat the above steps until the
ride quality is satisfactory.
Step 3: Adjust rebound according to Single Adjustable instructions.
Note: One end of the vehicle will likely reach the desired setting before the
other end. If this happens stop adjusting the satisfied end and keep adjusting
the unsatisfied end until the overall ride quality is satisfactory.
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References
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