Tuff-country 16994 - GM 01-06 K3500 HD 4wd 6 kit User Manual

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Part # 16994
2001 - 2006 Chevy or GMC 3500HD
Strong 6” suspension system
Parts contained in Box 1 of 3
Part
# Description
Qty.
16985-17 Front cross member 1
16985-18 Rear cross member 1
16955-18 6” integrating skid plate 1
16985-12 Lateral compression arms 2
16985NB Hardware bag 1
Parts contained in Box 2 of 3
Part # Description Qty.
HDDIFF-01 DS differential relocation bracket 1
16985-23 PS differential relocation bracket 1
16985-10 Rear carrier bearing relocation bracket 1
16985-11 Lateral compression mounts 2
22SW Square washers 8
TBD99-01 Torsion bar relocation brackets 2
9802 Axle spacers 2
BL402 4” rear lifted blocks 2
58NW Hardware bag 1
5U-9297S 5/8” x 2 3/4” x 16 1/2” square u-bolts 4
16985PL Hardware bag 1
16985SL Hardware bag 1
14959NB1 Hardware bag 1
S10120 DS differential relocation bracket sleeve 1
SHOCKTIE Shock ties 8
16994INST Instruction manual (customer copy) 1
16994INST 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.
16985-01M DS knuckle 1
16985-02M PS 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.
Part # 16994 will not work with vehicle that have dual rear
wheels. If part # 16994 is installed on a vehicle with dual rear
wheels, Tuff Country assumes no liability and the warranty
will be VOID.
Installation manual
Strong 6” suspension system
2001 -- 2006
Chevy or GMC 3500HD
Part # 16994
sj030707rev.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.
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.
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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - Installation manual

Part # 169942001 - 2006 Chevy or GMC 3500HDStrong 6” suspension systemParts contained in Box 1 of 3Part# DescriptionQty.16985-17 Front cross member 11

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and Front vs. Rear. Working on the driver side, slide thestock torsion bar back into the stock rear lower control arm.Slide the stock torsion bar far

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mount front hole using the new 1/2” x 3 1/2” bolt andhardware. Do not tighten at this point. Hold the newlateral compression arm and mount up to the

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the proper shock sleeves that are located in the newsleeve bag that was provided with your new shocks.Make sure to use a lithium or moly base grease p

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Tuff Country EZ-Ride Suspension recommends that a complete re-torque is done on all bolts associated with thissuspension system. It is the customers r

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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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16985-17 (1)Front cross member16985-18 (1)Rear cross member16955-18 (1)6” integrating skid plateHDDIFF-01 (1)DS differential relocation bracket16985-2

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16985-12 (2)Lateral compression struts16985-10 (1)Rear carrier bearing relocation bracketTBD99-01 (2)Torsion bar relocation bracket16985-01M (1)Driver

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Hardware bag 16985SL includes:Description QuantityS10007 (.500” x .380” x 1.700”) 2S10058 (.875” x .500” x 2.080”) 4S10067 (.500” x .380” x 2.610”) 2S

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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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Disconnect the ABS lines from each other. Also, disconnectthe ABS line from any other mounting points on the stockframe rail. Repeat procedure on the

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hardware for later re-installation.Photo # 2827. Working on the passenger side, remove the (2) stockbolts that connect the stock rear cross member to

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tighten the stock and new hardware associated withthe front differential. If bolts are over tightened, thestock front differential could crack. Also,

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new hardware. Torque to 38 ft lbs. Special note: Makesure to use thread locker or lock tite. Repeat procedureon the passenger side. Carefully remove t

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65. 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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