I'm about to start installing a 3" body lift on my 2000 and was wondering if those who have done the install used the factory shop manual. I don't have a manual and was wondering if there are any torque settings or procedures that I would need to know. Thanks

 

dont have any specs but just bought a haynes manual off amazon for $15 new you really should get one

 

There is no procedure in the shop manual for doing a body lift as it's not a factory or dealership job. The instructions that come with your kit should include the torque specs you'll need for those parts.

Specs for the OEM parts (like seat bolts, etc) will be in the manual.

www.************ IIRC has downloadable versions.

edit: Guess I cant post that link... www.f-o-r-d-c-d-s.com without the dashes....

-Joe

 

I understand that the lift instructions aren't in the manual. I was wondering if those who have done the lift felt it was necessary to have a manual on hand for factory settings. Thanks

The reason Im asking is because the lift instructions say to have a shop manual on hand and know the factory recommended procedures. I've read through the instructions and the install seems like it should be easy. Im just not sure whether I should purchase a manual because I dont really think I'll need it.

 

a manual is like the bible for your truck y would you not want one

far as troq specs as far a most of us we know by feel whats tight and whats overdoing it

trial and error its the only way you really learn

 

I don't think the manual would be helpfull with the body lift. The PA body lift instructions contain the torque specs for the bolts.