Tuff-country 16962 - GM 00-03 Suburban / Tahoe K1500 6 STRONG k User Manual

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Part # 16962
1999 - 2003 Chevy or GMC 1500
Suburban or Tahoe w/ 5 link rear end
Strong 6”suspension system
Parts contained in Box 1 of 3
Part
# Description Qty.
16955-16 Front cross member 1
16955-17 Rear cross member 1
16955-18 6” integrating skid plate 1
16955-10 Front lateral compression arms 2
16965NB Hardware bag 1
Parts contained in Box 2 of 3
Part
# Description Qty.
DSDIFF-01 DS differential relocation bracket 1
16955-06 PS differential relocation bracket 1
16955-11 Rear lateral compression arm mounts 2
16965-05 DS front shock relocation bracket 1
16965-06 PS front shock relocation bracket 1
16965-12 Rear coil spring spacers 2
16965-13 DS/PS rear shock relocation bracket 2
14965-27 DS/PS torsion bar shims 4
16965-11 Rear track bar relocation bracket 1
SB-03 Rear sway bar end links 2
16965PL Hardware bag 1
16965SL Hardware bag 1
14959NB1 Hardware bag 1
9804 1” axle spacers 2
S10120 DS differential sleeve 1
16962INST Instruction manual (customer copy) 1
16962INST Instruction manual (Installer copy) 1
MIRRORHANGER Rear view mirror hanger 1
WARNINGDECAL Warning decal 1
DECAL Window sticker 1
Parts contained in Box 3 of 3
Part
# Description Qty.
16955-01M Driver side knuckle 1
16955-02M Passenger side knuckle 1
Congratulations on your selection to purchase a Tuff
Country EZ-Ride Suspension System. We at Tuff
Country are proud to offer a high quality product at the
industries most competitive pricing. Thank you for
your confidence in us, and our product.
Before installation begins, it is the customers/installers
responsibility to make sure that all parts are on hand.
If any parts are missing, please feel free to call one of
our customer service representatives @ (801)
280-2777.
Installation manual
Strong 6” suspension system
1999 - 2003 Chevy or GMC 1500
Suburban or Tahoe w/ 5 link rear end
Part # 16962
sj0202707rev.01
Important customer information:
Tuff Country EZ-Ride Suspension highly recommends
that a qualified and/or certified mechanic performs
this installation.
If you desire to return your vehicle to stock, it is the
customers responsibility to save all stock hardware.
This vehicles reaction and handling characteristics
may differ from standard cars and/or trucks.
Modifications to improve and/or enhance off road
performance may raise the intended center of gravity.
Extreme caution must be utilized when encountering
driving conditions which may cause vehicle imbalance
or loss of control. DRIVE SAFELY! Avoid abrupt
maneuvers, such as sudden sharp turns which could
cause a roll over, resulting in serious injury or death.
It is the customers responsibility to make sure that a
re-torque is performed on all hardware associated with
this suspension system after the first 100 miles of
installation. It is also the customers responsibility to
do a complete re-torque after every 3000 miles or after
every off road use.
After the original installation, Tuff Country EZ-Ride
Suspension also recommends having the alignment
checked every 6 months to ensure proper tracking,
proper wear on tires and front end components. Tuff
Country EZ-Ride Suspension takes no responsibility
for abuse, improper installation or improper
suspension maintenance.
It is the responsibility of the customer or the
mechanic to wear safety glasses at all times when
performing this installation.
It is the customers/installers responsibility to read
and understand all steps before installation begins.
OEM manual should be used as a reference guide.
Make sure to use lock tite on all new and stock
hardware associated with this installation.
The Tuff Country EZ-Ride Suspension product safety
label that is included in your kit box must be installed
inside the cab in plain view of all occupants.
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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - Installation manual

Part # 169621999 - 2003 Chevy or GMC 1500 Suburban or Tahoe w/ 5 link rear endStrong 6”suspension systemParts contained in Box 1 of 3Part# Description

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actuator into the stock location. Repeat procedure on thepassenger side.Photo # 8679. Locate (2) 1/2” x 15” bolts and (2) 1/2” unitorque nutsfrom hard

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88. Working on the driver side, remove and discard thestock bolt and hardware that connects the stock transfercase cross member to the stock transfer

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# 94. Also, locate (4) 7/16” USS flat washers and (2) 1/2”unitorque nuts from hardware bag 16965NB3. Working onthe driver side, install the new latera

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from step # 106. Secure the stock track bar to the newlyinstalled track bar relocation bracket and secure using thestock hardware. Make sure to use th

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installed front and rear cross members and add some thread locker or lock tite and torque to 125 ft lbs. Repeat proce-dure on the passenger side.126.W

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Limited lifetime warranty Notice to all Tuff Country EZ-Ride Suspensioncustomers: It is your responsibility to keep youroriginal sales receipt! If fai

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Hardware bag 16965SL includes:Description QuantityS10019 (.750” x .563” x 1.190”) 2S10020 (.750” x .563” x 1.750”) 2S10026 (.680” x .500” x 1.500”) 4S

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DSDIFF-01 (1)DS differential relocation bracket16955-06 (1)PS differential relocation bracket16965-05 (1)DS front shock relocation bracket16965-06 (1)

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16955-16 (1)Front cross member16955-17 (1)Rear cross member16955-18 (1)6” integrating skid plate16955-01M (1)Driver side knuckle16955-02M (1)Passenger

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Please follow instructions carefully:Before installation begins, measure from the center ofthe hub, to the bottom of the fender well, and recordmeasur

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stock upper control arm, and save hardware for laterre-installation. Repeat procedure on the passenger side.Photo # 12 / Photo # 1313. Working on the

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Photo # 32 / Photo # 3326. Working on the driver side, remove the stock bolt thatconnects the lower rear portion of the stock frontdifferential to the

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thread locker or lock tite and torque to 34 ft. lbs. Move backto the (4) new 10 mm x 60 mm bolts that hold the newdriver side differential relocation

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lbs. Special note: Make sure to use thread locker orlock tite. Repeat procedure on the passenger side.Carefully remove the hydraulic floor jack from u

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66. Working on the driver side, reconnect the stock ABSlines back together. Also reconnect all other stockmounting points on the stock ABS line. Repea

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