ridetech 11369102 1973 1987 C10 Rear MuscleBar Instruction Manual

ridetech 11369102 1973 1987 C10 Rear MuscleBar

Product Information

The product is the Ridetech Rear MuscleBar, part numberM 11369102, designed for installation on 1973-1987 C10 trucks. This MuscleBar kit is intended to improve the handling of the truck and offers several key features:

• Posilinks – Provides instantaneous reaction of the swaybar.
• Tuneability – The MuscleBar has 3 positions to aid in tuning the handling of the truck.

Note: This MuscleBar is designed to be used with the Ridetech Shockwave/Coilover System. The kit requires welding of the axle mounts to the axle tubes. It is important to clean off any paint or rust from the welding area before proceeding.
The SwayBar kit included in this product utilizes a self-lubricating Delrin liner in the swaybar bushing, which allows for smooth and quiet movement without the need for lubrication.

Product Usage Instructions

1. * Open up the Delrin liner on one side to ease installation.

   • Slide the liner onto the end of the SwayBar, then slide it into position, allowing it to open up and slide over the curves of the bar.
   • Install a liner on each side of the SwayBar in their approximate locations for installation on the truck.Prepare the Delrin Liner:
     Note: The Delrin liner is self-lubricating and does not require additional lubrication.

2. Install the Poly SwayBar Bushings:

   • Open up the Poly SwayBar Bushings and install them over the Delrin sleeves.
   • Install the bushing straps over the Poly SwayBar Bushings.

3. MuscleBar Installation:

4. Attach the Axle Mounts:

  * Use the endlinks to hold the Axle Mounts in place.
  * Refer to Diagram 4 for proper installation of the end links.
  * Raise the axle up to center the tube in the Axle Mount.
  * Tighten the hex nut enough to slightly compress the bushings.

Major Components …..In the box

Getting Started………

Congratulations on your purchase of the Ridetech Rear MuscleBar. These kit has been designed to give your truck excellent handling along with a lifetime of enjoyment. Some of the key features of this Muscle-Bar: Posilinks – The Posilink makes the reaction of the swaybar instantaneous, tuneability – this Musclebar has 3 positions to aid in the tuning of the handling of your truck.
Note: This MuscleBar is designed to be used with the Ridetech Shockwave/Coliover System.

• This kit requires welding of the Axle Mounts to the Axle Tubes. Be sure to clean off any paint or rust from the area you will be welding.

This SwayBar kit utilizes a Delrin Liner in the SwayBar Bushing. The Delrin Liner allows the Swaybar to move freely and quietly in the Bushing. The Delrin is self-lubricating, no lubrication is required.

1. The Delrin Liner is split on one side to ease installation. We found it easier to install by opening up the Liner enough to slide it onto the end of the SwayBar, then sliding it into position. It will open up and slide over the curves in the Bar. Install a Liner on each side of the SwayBar in the approximate location they will need to be when installing the SwayBar on the Car.
   Note: The Delrin is self-lubricating, no lubricant is needed.

2. Open up the Poly SwayBar Bushings and install them over the Delrin Sleeves. Install Bushing Straps Over the Poly SwayBar Bushings.  MuscleBar Installation

3. Insert the MuscleBar above the axle with the arms pointing forward. Align the bushing/straps with the mounts on the upper crossmember. Install a 3/8” Flat Washer on each of (4) 3/8”-16 x 1 1/4” Bolts. With the MuscleBar held in position, insert a bolt/washer through the each of the (4) holes for the strap and mount. Install a 3/8” Flat Washer and 3/8”-16 Nylok Nut on the threads sticking through the mount on each of the (4) bolts. Snug the hardware up enough to pull the bushings up against the mounts, but not so sight that you can’t move the bar. Center the MuscleBar in the truck and also put the arms level. After centering the bar, tighten the mounting hardware to 30 ftlbs.

4. Use the endlinks to hold the Axle Mounts in place. Install the End Links using Diagram “4” as a reference for proper installation. Raise the axle up to center the tube in the Axle Mount. Tighten the Hex Nut enough to slightly compress the Bushings.

5. The Mounts will need to be welded to the axle. Clean any paint or rust from the area that will need to be welded. With the arms level and the axle raised up to nest it into the Axle Mounts, tack weld the mounts to the axle tube. Remove the MuscleBar linkage before fi nal welding. Lay 1” welds on the inside and outside of the mounts. Skip around from one side to the other to avoid overheating the tube. After the welds cool, paint the area to keep it from rusting. Reinstall the MuscleBar linkage and tighten the hardware enough to slightly compress the Bushings.

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