2021-2022 Ford Bronco 4WD
3″ Suspension Lift
(For Models WITH Bilstein Struts)
Installation Instructions

 FB2130MSPB 2021-2022 Ford Bronco 4WD 3 Suspension Lift

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Required Tools List:

• Metric Sockets \ Wrenches
  (7mm, 8mm, 10mm, 15mm, 18mm, 19mm, 21mm, 24mm, 27mm & 36mm Axle Nut Socket)

• Coil Spring Compressor

• Grease Gun for UCA Ball Joint

• Plastic Fastener Removal Tool

• Safety Glasses

• Jack Stands

• Measuring Tape

• Pliers

• Center Punch

• Vise Grips

• Torque Wrenc

• Floor Jack

• Wheel Chock

• Paint Marker

• Phillips Screwdriver

• Ball Peen Hammer

• Crescent Wrench

Before beginning installation, read these instructions & enclosed driver’s WARNING NOTICE thoroughly & completely. Also affix WARNING decal in passenger compartment in clear view of all occupants. Please refer to Parts List to insure that all parts & ardware are received prior to disassembly of vehicle. If any parts are found to be missing, contact SKYJACKER® Customer
Service at 318-388-0816 to obtain needed items. If you have any questions or reservations about installing this product, contact SKYJACKER® Technical Assistance at 318-388-0816. Make sure you park vehicle on a level concrete or asphalt surface. Many times a vehicle is not level (side-to-side) from factory, but is usually not noticed until a lift kit has been installed which makes difference more visible. Using a measuring tape, measure front & rear (both sides) from ground up to center of fender opening above axle. Record this information below for future reference.
Driver Side Front: /BEFORE / AFTER
Passenger Side Front: / BEFORE / AFTER
Driver Side Rear: /BEFORE / AFTER
Passenger Side Rear: /BEFORE / AFTER
Important Notes:

• If Larger Tires (10% More Than OEM Diameter) Are Installed, Speedometer Recalibration Will Be Necessary. Contact Your Local Ford Dealer or an Authorized Skyjacker® Dealer for Details.
• After Installation, a Qualified Alignment Facility Is Required to Align Vehicle to OEM Specifications.
• Does NOT Fit Bronco Sport.
• Does NOT Fit Bronco Raptor.
• Does NOT Fit Models with Upper Control Arm Height Sensor.
• ONLY Fits Models Equipped with Bilstein Struts.
• Does Fit Badlands, Wildtrack or First Edition Models.
• Does Fit Models Equipped with Sasquatch Package.

Component Box Breakdown:

Part # FB2130MSPB

Hardware Bag Breakdown:

Part # HB-10MM/NFN

Part # HB-FB2130FMS

Front Installation:

Note: Save all factory components & hardware for reuse, unless noted.

1. With vehicle on flat level ground, set emergency brake & chock rear tires \ wheels.

2. Raise front of vehicle, support frame rails using jack stands at indicated lift points in OEM service manual.

3. Remove front tires \ wheels using a 19mm socket.
   Note: Disconnect Electronic Power Assist Steering (EPAS) connector at Rack & Pinion. A sudden jar of a hammer blow or impact wrench to other suspension components could cause the contacts of the EPAS internal power relay to arch or short out.
   Note: The bumper-to-front skid plate vary depending on the Bronco series and \ or packages (i.e. Base, Badlands, Wildtrak, Mid Package, High Package, Sasquatch™ etc). This removal is an example. It can vary, but the removal process is similar.

4. Remove OEM front skid plate by removing six (6) bolts using a 15mm socket \ wrench. (See Photo # 1)

5. Remove OEM lower skid plate by removing four (4) bolts using a 15mm socket \ wrench. (See Photo # 2)

6. Disconnect three (3) EPAS plugs on steering assembly next to rack & pinion. (See Photo # 3)
   Tech Note: Red safety lock clip must be slid rearward to unlock. Press & hold rearward tang down, grab connector & pull away while from plug- in. NOTE: Perform Steps 7-41 on One Side at a Time. Complete Steps 7-41 on One Side, THEN Go to Opposite Side & Repeat Same Steps.

7. Loosen, but do not remove OEM tie rod nut from OEM knuckle using a 21mm socket \ wrench. (See Photo # 4) To unseat tie rod taper, strike tie rod boss of knuckle at tie rod end using ball peen hammer to dislodge. Note: ONLY strike knuckle portion. Remove nut & remove tie rod end from knuckle.
   

8. Disconnect ABS sensor \ brake line bracket from OEM frame mount using a 10mm socket \ wrench. (See Photo # 5)

9. Disconnect ABS sensor \ brake line bracket from rearward side of OEM knuckle using a 10mm socket \ wrench. (See Photo # 6)
   

10. Disconnect ABS sensor bracket from outside of OEM knuckle at front using a 8mm socket \ wrench. (See Photo # 7)

11. Disconnect OEM sway bar end link from OEM lower control arm using a 21mm socket \ wrench. (See Photo # 8)

12. Loosen, but do not remove upper OEM ball joint nut from OEM knuckle using an 8mm & a 21mm wrench. (See Photo # 9) To unseat upper OEM ball joint taper, strike ball joint boss of knuckle using ball peen hammer to dislodge.
    Note: ONLY strike knuckle portion only. Remove nut & remove ball joint from knuckle.
    Tech Note: You may need to pry upper control arm down to disconnect ball joint. (See Photo # 10)

13. Remove two (2) brake caliper mounting bolts & remove brake caliper from OEM knuckle using a 21mm socket \ wrench. (See Photo # 11) Tech Note: Hang brake caliper on frame out of way using a hook or bungee. Do Not hang by rubber brake line.

14. Remove CV axle nut using a 36mm socket \ wrench. (See Photo # 12)

15. Remove OEM brake rotor. Remove CV axle from knuckle. Tech Note: You may need a punch & hammer to dislodge CV shaft from hub. (See Photo # 13) CAUTION: Be careful not to hit or damage CV shaft threads.

16. Ease knuckle to rest back away from front strut. (See Photo # 14) CAUTION: Do not let knuckle fall to side abruptly. It could cause damage to brake lines or pull CV axle shaft out.
    Note: Do Not Overextend CV Axle Shaft. Tech Note: Use a bungee or rachet strap to secure knuckle assembly from overextending.

17. Disconnect three (3) OEM upper strut mounting nuts from frame mount using a 15mm socket \wrench. (See Photo # 15)
    Note: Do NOT remove center strut rod nut.
    

18. Disconnect two (2) OEM lower strut mounting nuts from lower control arm mount using a 18mm socke\ wrench. (See Photo # 16) Remove OEM strut assembly.

19. Mark front & back cam bolt positions on both lower control arm frame mounts. (See Photo # 17) Loosen, but do not remove two (2) cam bolts using a 21mm & a 24mm socket \ wrench. (See Photo # 17) Let lower control arm hang down

20. Remove alignment roll pin from top of OEM strut assembly using pliers or vise grips. (See Photo # 18)

21. On Driver Side, the steering linkage will have to be disconnected to remove OEM Upper Control Arm (UCA) bolt.  Remove plastic clip from fender well using a Phillips screwdriver & plastic fastner remover tool. (See Photo # 19)
    Note: Lock steering wheel, but make sure u-joint pinch bolt is accessible.
    Markalineonu-joint-to-shaft&shaft-to-firewall.(See Photo # 20) Remove pinch bolt from linkage using a 10mm socket \ wrench. Separate linkage from shaft by sliding shaft towards the fire wall. Note: Do Not Rotate the Shaft \ Steering Wheel. Make sure when removing pinch bolt that steering wheel does not rotate.
    Remove OEM UCA bolt using a 21mm & 24mm socket \ wrench. (See Photo # 21) Remove OEM UCA. Retain OEM UCA bolt for reuse. 

22. On Passenger Side, (if equipped) remove OEM strut tower heat shield using a 10mm socket \ wrench. (See Photo # 22) Retain heat shield for reuse. Remove OEM UCA bolt using a 21mm & 24mm socket \ wrench. (See Photo # 21) Remove OEM UCA. Retain OEM UCA bolt for reuse.

23. Note: For proper reassembly realignment, mark top hat upper strut mounting isolator, rubber isolator & coil spring at top of strut. (See Photo # 23) Compress coil spring on strut assembly using a suitable coil spring compressor & remove upper strut isolator nut using a 18mm socket \ wrench. (See Photo # 24) Remove compressed coil spring assembly from strut.

24. Remove rubber coil spring isolator from top hat upper strut mounting isolator. (See Photo # 25)

25. Remove OEM strut washer from strut rod. (See Photo # 26) Tech Note: A chisel \ punch & ball peen hammer may be needed to remove strut washer. Install one (1) Skyjacker # FB2130BSS-S Strut Bump Stop Spacer onto OEM strut rod over factory bump stop. Install OEM strut washer. (See Photo # 26)
    

26. Place top hat upper strut mounting isolator in a vise. Carefully knock out three (3) pressed in studs using a ball peen hammer. (See Photo # 27)

27. Install three (3) supplied 10mm x 70mm bolts in through bottom of Skyjacker # FB2130FMS-1
    Aluminum Spacer making sure hex heads of bolts recess into head lock position.
    Assemble strut assembly in this order: coil spring, rubber isolator, Skyjacker Aluminum spacer & top hat upper strut mounting isolator. (See Photo # 28)
    Note: Make sure your ‘marks’ align on reassembly.

28. Compress coil spring on strut assembly & install OEM top hat upper strut mounting isolator nut using a 18mm socket \ wrench. (See Photo # 29) Note: Make sure that your ‘marks’ align & that components are seated correctly into strut assembly alignment spiral.

29. Place Skyjacker # FB2120FMS-2 Upper Spacer on top of Skyjacker \ OEM strut assembly. (See Photo # 30)

30. Install Skyjacker \ OEM strut assembly into upper strut mount at frame mount using supplied 10mm Nylon Insert Flange Nuts & a 15mm socket \ wrench. (See Photo # 31) Torque 45 ft-lb.

31. Install Skyjacker \ OEM strut assembly into lower control arm mount using factory nuts & a 18mm socket \ wrench. (See Photo # 32) Torque 75 ft-lb. Tech Note: You may need a crescent wrench or suitable tool to help align \ roll strut studs into position.

32. Note: Skyjacker UCA are Side Specific: Part number is on silver bar code label. # FB2130UCA-L Driver & # FB2130UCA-R Passenger. Install Skyjacker Upper Control Arm to appropriate side of vehicle using OEM hardware, a 21mm & a 24mm socket \ wrench. (See Photo # 33)
    Tech Note: Remember, OEM bolt goes in from rear-to-front. Secure, but Do Not Completely Tighten control arm hardware at this time. To set bushings properly for ride height, these will be tightened once vehicle is on ground with full vehicle weight on tires \ wheels.

33. On Driver Side, reconnect OEM steering linkage to shaft at fire wall. Install OEM pinch bolt to linkage using a 10mm socket \ wrench. (See Photo # 34) Note: Be sure to align previously made marks. Torque 96 in-lb. Install OEM plastic clip through fender well using a Phillips screwdriver. (See Photo # 19) Torque 18 in-lb.

34. On Passenger Side, if equipped, re-install OEM strut tower heat shield using 10mm socket \ wrench. (See Photo # 22)

35. Guide CV axle through OEM knuckle \ hub assembly. (See Photo # 35)
    Note: While connecting upper ball joint, be sure CV shaft aligns properly into hub.
    Connect Skyjacker Upper Control Arm ball joint nut to OEM knuckle. CAUTION: To ensure that castle nut & cotter pin align properly into Skyjacker UCA ball joint, place supplied 9/16 SAE Flat Washer Between Knuckle & Castle Nut. Tighten using a 18mm wrench. (See Photo # 36) Torque 46 ft-lb. Install cotter pin.

36. Install CV axle nut using 36mm socket \ wrench. (See Photo # 37) Torque 221 ft-lb.

37.  Connect brake rotor onto OEM knuckle \ hub assembly.
    Tech Note: Use a factory lug nut to temporarily secure rotor into place.
    Connect brake caliper onto rotor & OEM knuckle \ hub assembly. Apply supplied

    LT100 Thread Lock Compound to OEM bolts. Install bolts using 21mm socket \

    wrench. (See Photo # 38) Torque 126 ft-lb.

38. Connect ABS sensor bracket to outside of OEM knuckle at front using a 8mm socket \ wrench. (See Photo # 39)
    Note: Make sure knuckle area & sensor are clean from any dirt & debris. Any debris on the sensor may cause ABS system to work improperly causing dash warning lights & unruly handling. Torque 96 in-lb.
    

39. Connect ABS sensor \ brake line bracket to rearward side of OEM knuckle using a 10mm socket \ wrench. (See Photo # 40) Torque 159 in-lb.

40. Connect ABS sensor \ brake line bracket to OEM frame mount using a 10mm socket \ wrench. (See Photo # 41) Torque 159 in-lb.

41. Connect OEM tie rod to OEM knuckle using a 21mm socket \ wrench. (See Photo # 42) Torque 46 ft-lb. Tech Note: Make sure tie rod end jam nut is tight. NOTE: Perform Steps 7-41 on Opposite Side At This Time.

42. Connect three (3) Electronic Power Assist Steering (EPAS) plugs next to rack & pinion. (See Photo # 3) Note: Pull out on connector to verify that it is securely plugged in properly.

43. Connect OEM lower skid plate with factory bolts using 15mm socket \ wrench. (See Photo # 1 & # 2)

44. Install front tires \ wheels using a 19mm socket. Lower vehicle to ground. Torque lugs to OEM service manual specifications.

Final Front Steps:

1. Start vehicle. Make sure there are no dash lights pertaining to suspension.
2. Jounce vehicle a couple of times. This will help suspension settle to new ride height. Torque Skyjacker Upper Control Arm using a 21mm & a 24mm socket \ wrench.
   (See Photo # 43) Torque 85 ft-lbs.
   CAUTION: Skyjacker UCA Ball Joint is not fully greased from factory.
   GREASE Must Be Added to Skyjacker UCA Ball Joint using a grease gun. (See Photo # 44)![SKYJACKER FB2130MSPB 2021-2022 Ford Bronco 4WD 3 Suspension Lift

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  3. Tighten OEM lower control arms frame mounts. Position both front & back cam bolts back to alignment marks. (See Photo # 45) Torque OEM lower control arm cam bolts using a 21mm & a 24mm socket \ wrench (See Photo # 45) Torque 245 ft-lb.
  4. Torque OEM sway bar end link to OEM lower control arm using a 21mm socket \ wrench. (See Photo # 46) Torque 111 ft-lbs.

Rear Installation:

Note: Save all factory components & hardware for reuse, unless noted.

1. Chock front tires \ wheels. Raise rear of vehicle & support frame rails using jack stands at indicated lift points in OEM service manual.

2. Remove rear tires \ wheels using a 19mm socket.

3. Support rear axle using a hydraulic jack. Allow ample room to lower rear axle.
   NO TE: Perform Steps 4-10 on One Side At A Time. Complete Steps 4-10 on One Side, THEN Go to Opposite Side & Repeat Same Steps.

4. Disconnect OEM lower strut mounting bolt & nut using a 27mm | 1-1/16” socket \ wrench. (See Photo # 47)
   Note: To make it easier to access OEM upper strut mount, you can remove or disconnect factory inner fender. Loosen as few or as many of screws & screw push clips you desire using a Phillips screwdriver, plastic fastener remover tool & 7mm socket \ wrench.

5. Disconnect OEM inner fender screws & screw push clips to access to OEM upper strut mount. (See Photo # 48 & # 49)

6. Disconnect three (3) OEM upper strut mounting nuts from frame mount using a 15mm socket \ wrench. (See Photo # 50) Note: Do NOT remove center strut rod nut. Remove OEM strut assembly.

7. Remove alignment roll pin from top of OEM strut assembly using pliers or vise grips. (See Photo # 51)

8. Install Skyjacker # FB2120RMS-S Rear Strut Spacer to top of OEM strut assembly with factory hardware using a 15mm socket \ wrench. (See Photo # 52) Tech Note: Start each of three (3) nuts before you begin final tightening sequence. Torque 45 ft-lb.

9. Install Skyjacker \ OEM strut assembly to upper strut mount at frame mount with supplied 10mm Nylon Insert Flange Nuts using a 15mm socket \ wrench. (See Photo # 53) Torque 45 ft-lb.
   

10. Install Skyjacker \ OEM strut assembly to lower OEM mount with factory bolt & nut using a 27mm | 1-1/16” socket \ wrench. (See Photo # 54)
    Secure, but Do Not Completely Tighten at this time. To set properly for ride height, these will be tightened once vehicle is on ground with full vehicle weight on tires \ wheels.

11. Install removed factory screws & screw push clips back into OEM inner fender using a Phillips screwdriver & 7mm socket \ wrench. (See Photo # 48 & # 49) Torque 18 in-lb.
    NOTE: Perform Steps 4-11 on Opposite Side at this Time.

12. Install rear tires \ wheels using a 19mm socket. Lower vehicle to ground. Torque lugs to OEM service manual specifications.

Final Rear Step:

1. Jounce vehicle a couple of times. This will help suspension settle to new ride height.
   Torque lower strut OEM mount using a 27m m | 1-1/16” socket \ wrench. (See Photo # 54) Torque 350 ft-lb.

Final Notes:

• After installation is complete, double check that all nuts & bolts are tight. Refer to following chart for proper torque specifications. (Note: Do not retighten nuts & bolts where thread lock compound was used.)
• With vehicle placed on ground, cycle steering lock to lock & inspect steering, suspension, brake lines, front & rear drivelines, fuel lines & wiring harnesses for proper operation, tightness & adequate clearance.
• Have headlights readjusted to proper settings.
• Have a qualified alignment center align vehicle to OEM specifications.
• After first 100 miles, check all hardware for proper torque & periodically thereafter.

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

The Above Specifications Are Not to Be Used When the Bolt Is Being Installed With a Bushing.
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