Performance Automotive Group F-150 3" Body Lift Kit Installation Instructions
Below you will find brief information for Body Lift Kit F-150 3". This kit should help lift your vehicle and change handling characteristics but should be installed by an experienced mechanic for safe and proper performance.
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3651 N Highway 89 • Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(928) 636-7080
FORD F-150 2WD / 4WD
3” BODY LIFT KIT
(ECOBOOST V6 w/OEM HITCH *ONLY*)
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
2011-2014 KIT #70103
WARNING
Installation of a Performance Automotive Group body lift kit will change the vehicle’s center of gravity and handling characteristics both on- and off-road. You must drive the vehicle safely! Extreme care must be taken to prevent vehicle rollover or loss of control, which could result in serious injury or death. Avoid sudden sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers and always make sure all vehicle occupants have their seat belts fastened.
WARNING
Before you install this kit, read and understand all instructions, warnings, cautions, and notes in this instruction sheet and in the vehicle owner’s manual.
CAUTION
Proper installation of this kit requires knowledge of the factory recommended procedures for removal and installation of original equipment components. We recommend that the factory shop manual and any special tools needed to service your vehicle be on hand during the installation. Installation of this kit without proper knowledge of the factory recommended procedures may affect the performance of these components and the safety of the vehicle. We strongly recommend that a certified mechanic familiar with the installation of similar components install this kit.
WARNING
DO NOT combine suspension, body, or other lift devices. Use of vehicle with combined lifts may result in unsafe and/or unexpected handling characteristics.
WARNING
This kit should only be installed on a vehicle that is in good working condition. Before you install the kit, thoroughly inspect the vehicle for corrosion or deformation of the sheet metal around the factory body mounts. If the vehicle is suspected to have been in a collision or misused, do not install this kit. Off-road use of your vehicle with this kit installed may increase the stress applied to the factory body mounts. We do not recommend that any vehicle with a body lift kit installed be involved in any extreme off-road maneuvers such as jumping. Failure to observe this warning may result in serious personal injury and/or severe damage to your vehicle.
WARNING
Many states and municipalities have laws restricting bumper heights and vehicle lifts. Consult state and local laws to determine if the changes you intend to make to the vehicle comply with the law.
WARNING
The installation of larger tires may reduce the effectiveness of the braking system.
WARNING
Always wear eye protection when operating power tools.
WARNING
Before you install this kit, block the vehicle tires to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
WARNING
Accidental deployment of the air bag can result in serious personal injury or death. To avoid accidental deployment during installation of the kit, the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS, or airbag) must remain deactivated. Do not allow anyone near the airbag during installation. Refer to the factory service manual or owner's manual for the recommended procedure to disable the SRS. After you install the kit, reactivate the
SRS before driving the vehicle.
NOTE
Performance Automotive Group recommends using the Loctite® supplied in the kit on the threads of all kit nuts and bolts unless specified otherwise in these instructions.
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A. Before you start.
NOTE
Kit parts are prefaced by the word kit and appear in
bold print.
1. Read all warnings and instructions completely and carefully before you begin.
2. Check to make sure the kit is complete (refer to the
Parts List at the end of this document).
NOTE
If parts are missing from kit, please be prepared to provide the following information:
1. Name of purchase location
2. Bar Code on side of box
3. Date above bar code
4. Date inside box cover
5. Inspector # from inside box cover
3. Only install this kit on the vehicle for which it is intended. If anytime during the installation you encounter something different from what is outlined in the instructions, call technical support at (928)
636-7080.
4. Park the vehicle on a clean, dry, flat, level surface and block the tires so the vehicle cannot roll in either direction.
5. Special tools needed a. Welder (or access to a professional welding shop) b. Die grinder (or other tool capable of cutting thick metal) c.
1/2” & 9/16” drill bit
6. Disconnect the negative cable first, then the positive cable from the battery.
7. Airbag fuse
NOTE
The location of the fuse panel may vary; check the owner's manual. a. Remove the kick panel cover and fuse panel cover on the passenger side.
b. Remove two airbag fuses (Check your manuel) from the fuse panel.
Negative
Battery
Cable
Positive
Battery
Cable
Fuse
Panel
Fuse
Panel
Cover
Kick
Panel
Cover
B. Get ready to install the kit
1. Front bumper
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a. Measure and record the distance between the front bumper and the fenders for future reference.
Driver Side ________Passenger Side ________ b. (Vehicles with tow hooks) Remove four bolts and two tow hooks from the frame ends.
Bolts
Tow Hook
(bottom of frame) c.
(Vehicles with fog lamps) Disconnect the wiring harness connector from each fog lamp.
Wiring Harness
Connector
Fog Lamp d. Remove push pins and the air flap from the front bumper and radiator lower support.
Radiator
Air Flap
Front Bumper e. Remove four push pins holding the radiator air flaps to the frame near the A/C condenser
(driver and passenger side).
A/C
Condenser
Radiator
Air Flap
Push Pin
Frame
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f.
Remove one bolt and the hood release mechanism from the top of the front bumper.
Also, remove the two OEM bolts that are attached to the top of the bumper.
Front
Bumper
Bolt
Hood
Release
Mechanism g. Remove four nuts and the front bumper from the frame flanges.
Bumper mounting bolts
(captive) on the bumper mounting bracket
Remove the bumper mounting nuts from behind the frame flange h. Remove the automatic transmission cooler hoses from the radiator lower support clips.
(Note: you may also remove the cooler, so no damage occurs to the cooler lines.)
Transmission
Cooler
Transmission cooler hoses
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2. Under the hood a. Remove the air intake duct.
b. Remove the air intake duct from the turbo air inlet piping and airbox on the driver side inner fender.
Clamps
Air Intake Duct c.
Remove power booster hose from power booster.
Power booster
Vacuum hose
Remove connector
3. Under the hood (fan shroud) a. Carefully remove push pins and the shroud from the top of the radiator core and fan shroud.
Fan
Shroud
Push pin
Shroud b. Remove the wiring harness clip from the passenger side of the fan shroud.
Wiring
Harness
Clip
Fan Shroud
Air Box
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4. Under the hood (miscellaneous) a. Disconnect the ABS sensor wiring harness from the push clip at both front fender wells.
Front
Fender
Well
ABS Sensor
Wiring
Harness
Clip
ABS Sensor
Wiring
Harness b. Remove the bolt and the ground strap from the firewall.
Bolt
Firewall
Ground
Strap c.
Remove three bolts holding the ABS brake controller side bracket on the frame (driver side).
ABS Brake
Controller
Side Bracket
Remove bolts
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5. Along the frame / under the cab a. Remove the brake line from the retainer on the frame (driver side, below the steering shaft Ujoint, on the inboard face of the frame).
Frame
Retainer Brake Line
Lower
Radiator
Hose
Steering
Rack b. Remove one bolt and the ground strap from the body.
c.
Remove one bolt and the harness strap from the front inside passanger frame rail.
Body
Body
Bolt
Ground
Strap
Bolt
Strap
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d. Apply the parking brake.
e. Clamp the parking brake cable with a pair of vice grips near the rear cable sheath that leads to the brake drum. This will prevent the brake spring tension from pulling the cable into the rear sheath.
Parking Brake Cable
Vice Grips
Rear Cable Sheath
(the sheath leads to the brake drum) f.
Release the parking brake.
g. Pull the front cable sheath toward the front of the vehicle (away from the cable mount) to remove the end of the sheath from the hole, then pull the cable out through the slot.
End of
Front
Cable
Sheath
Hole and Slot Cable Mount
6. Inside the cab (steering U-joint)
WARNING
Accidental deployment of the air bag can result in serious personal injury or death. To avoid accidental deployment during installation of the lift kit, the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) must remain deactivated. Do not allow anyone near the airbag during installation. Refer to the factory service manual or owner's manual for the recommended procedure to disable the SRS. After kit installation, the SRS must be reactivated before driving the vehicle.
CAUTION
If you fail to perform the following step, the airbag clockspring could be damaged if you turn the steering wheel while the steering shaft is disconnected.
Steering
Wheel
Shaft
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Bolt Steering U-Joint
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a. Set the front wheels straight ahead and center the steering wheel. Strap the steering wheel so it can't be accidentally turned.
b. Under the dash, remove the steering U-joint bolt. Slide the U-joint down to separate it from the steering wheel shaft.
7. (Vehicles with manual-shift 4WD) Inside the cab
(transfer case shift lever) a. Ensure the transfer case is in Neutral.
b. Remove the shift knob from the transfer case shift lever.
c.
Remove four screws and the upper shift boot from the lower shift boot.
d. Remove four bolts and the lower shift boot from the cab floor.
e. Remove one bolt and the transfer case shift lever from the linkage.
Transfer Case
Shift Lever Knob
Upper Boot
8. Fuel filler
WARNING
Use extreme caution when working near the fuel lines and the fuel tank. Clean up spilled fuel immediately. A spark could cause an explosion or fire resulting in serious personal injury and property damage.
a. Remove the Easy Fuel clip.
b. Remove three bolts and the fuel filler assembly from the bed side.
Bolts
Fuel Filler
Assembly
Bed c.
Loosen the hose clamp holding the fuel filler assembly to the bed mounting tongue. Slide the clamp away from the tongue to allow the fuel filler assembly to separate from the tongue and bed during lifting.
Fuel Filler
Assembly
Hose
Clamp
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9. Remove the spare tire (refer to the owner’s manual).
10. Rear bumper a. Measure and record the distance between the rear bumper and the bottom of the tailgate
(driver and passenger sides) for future reference.
Driver Side ________Passenger Side ________
License
Plate
Light
Hole in
Frame b. Disconnect two license plate light connectors from the rear bumper(Note: Some vehicles may be equipped with rear backup sensors. You will need to disconnect the sensors and harness from the bumper).
c.
Disconnect the wiring harness clip from the hole in the rear bumper frame and bumper. Be sure that all of the wires are disconnected
Wiring Harness
Clip (driver side) d. Trailer tow electrical connectors: Slide the small
(4-pin) connector out of the flange. Remove the gray plastic lock from the large connector, then disconnect the large connector from the bumper.
Small
Connector
Flange Gray Plastic
Lock
Large
Connector e. Tow hitch models: Remove six nuts, six bolts and rear bumper from frame rails.
C. Install the kit lift blocks (cab)
!WARNING!
The factory cab bolts under NO circumstance should ever be removed with a impact wrench or gun. Damage will occur to factory capture nuts inside of body channel and make it extremely difficult to remove factory cab bolts. Please follow
OEM procedure in removing cab mounting bolts.
1. Slide the bed rearward.
a. Measure and record the distance between the cab and the bed for future reference.
Driver Side ________Passenger Side ________
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Bolts
&
Nuts
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b. Using a T-47 Torx head bit, remove the bed-toframe mounting bolts.
c.
Slide the bed rearward (away from the cab) about 1”. Ensure the fuel filler does not get hung up on the bed.
2. Remove the factory bolts fromC1P, C2P, C3P, and
C4P.
C1D
Bolts (T-47 Torx Head)
C1P
3. Remove bolts from C2D and C3D. Loosen, but do not remove C1D and C4D.
C2D
C3D
C4D
WARNING
Use extreme caution when lifting the body from the frame. To prevent serious personal injury, ensure the lifting device is securely placed. Keep your hands out from between the body and frame.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the vehicle while lifting the cab, continually check hoses, wires, brake lines, etc. to ensure everything is flexing properly and not binding. It may be necessary to bend the brake lines to gain ample slack. Ensure clearance between bed and cab are maintained.
a. Using a hydraulic jack and a wooden block, slowly lift the passenger side of the cab just high enough to place the lift blocks on the factory body mounts.
Kit Lift Block
(3" x 3")
Cab Mounting Locations
Bushing (factory)
Bushing Bottom
Plate
C2P
C3P
C4P
Typical Lift
Block Installation
WARNING
The kit lift blocks must be installed in addition to the factory body mounting bushings. Failure to reinstall the factory bushings in their original (stock) locations could result in serious personal injury or damage to the vehicle.
4. Install a kit lift block (3" x 3") on top of factory bushings C1P, C2P, C3P, and C4P.
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5. Temporarily install a kit bolt(12mm-1.75 x 200mm) in bushings C1P, C2P, C3P, and C4P. Do not tighten.
6. Lower the cab onto the kit lift blocks.
7. Remove factory bolts from C1D and C4D.
8. Using a hydraulic jack and a wooden block, slowly lift the drivers side of the cab just high enough to place the lift blocks on the factory body mounts.
Install the kit lift blocks on the driver side of the cab.
9. Be sure that the cab has not shifted. If so, align cab by shifting it on the frame.
10. Remove the kit bolts one at a time, coat the threads with Loctite®, install, and tighten to 55 lb-ft.
D. Install the kit lift blocks (bed)
1. Slide the bed forward (toward the cab) until the bed is near it’s original position.
2. Using a hydraulic jack and a wooden block on each side of the bed, slowly lift the front end of the bed just high enough to install the kit lift blocks.
NOTE
If a factory plastic piece is installed in any of the bushing mount holes on the frame, remove it.
3. Install two kit lift blocks (3" x 3") on the frame at the front mounting pads.
C1D
C2D
C3D
C4D
C1P
C2P
C3P
C4P
Cab Mounting Locations
Front
Mounting
Pads
Kit Lift Block (3" x 3")
Mounting Pad (Typical)
4. Lower the front end of the bed onto the kit lift blocks.
5. Using a hydraulic jack and a wooden block on each side of the bed, slowly lift the rear end of the bed just high enough to install the kit lift blocks.
6. Install a kit lift block at all other frame mounts (four mounts on vehicles with 5 1 / 2 ’ bed and 6 1 / 2 ’ bed; six mounts on vehicles with 8’ bed).
7. Lower the bed onto the kit lift blocks.
8. At each bed mount, install a kit bolt (12mm-1.75 x
180mm) through a kit washer (1/2” x 1 3 / 4 ” plated), the bed, the kit lift block, and the frame mounting pad. DO NOT tighten.
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5 1 / 2 ’ Bed 6 1 / 2 ’ Bed
Mounting Pads
(Except Front)
8’ Bed
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9. Position the bed according to the measurement in step C.1.a.
10. Remove the kit bolts one at a time, coat the threads with Loctite, and install. Tighten the 12mm kit bolts to 55 lb-ft.
Bolt
E. **Reattach Parking Brake Cable Housing**
Cranking
Mechanism
F. Modify the spare tire mechanism
1. Remove two bolts and the spare tire cranking mechanism from the mounting plate.
Mounting
Plate
2. Install two kit lift blocks (3" x 2") and the cranking mechanism on the mounting plate with two kit bolts
(10mm-1.5 x 100mm) and kit washers (3/8”).
Kit Bolt (10mm - 1.5 x 100mm),
Washer (3/8”)
Kit Lift Block
(3" x 2")
3. Insert the guide tube through the hole in the kit bracket.
4. Install the kit bracket and guide tube on the spare tire mounting plate using a kit bolt (3/8” x 1"), kit washer (3/8”), and kit nut (3/8” Nylock).
Guide
Tube
Kit Bracket
Kit Bolt (3/8”-13 x 1"),
Washer (3/8”),
Nut (3/8” Nylock)
Bolts
G. Rear Bumper
1. Remove six bolts and bumper support (or hitch) from bumper..
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Bumper
Bumper
Support
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2. Mark and cut passenger side lower bumper support bracket off of rear bumper support. Repeat to driver side.
Hitch
Cut along line
Bumper support bracket
3. Install kit brackets (bumper, rear) onto rear bumper support driver and passenger side with six kit bolts
(5/16” x 1”),twelve kit washers (5/16” SAE) and six
kit nuts (5/16” Nylock). Be sure to align bracket so that it is centered in the hitch mounts. Then tighten bracket to hitch mounts.
Bolts
Kit Bracket
(Bumper,
Rear,
Driver)
Rear bumper support(Hitch)
4. Mark and Drill(5/16” Drill) driver and passenger sides bumper(Hitch) as shown . Then place 1” studded bracket into place and tighten all hardware to secure bumper bracket. (Note: Not all bumper brackets will require this modification.)
Bumper
Bracket
Hardware
1” Bumper
Tab
5. Mark and cut driver and passenger sides of bumper as shown (Bumper will clear hitch and bumper support when raised 3”). (Note: For best results, mount bumper and check clearance. Remember to mark and cut as little as needed. Some Bumpers will not need to be clearenced.)
Mark & Drill
5/16” Hole
Bumper
Mark & Cut
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6. Install kit bracket (bumper, rear) onto driver and passenger side bumper with four O.E. bolts. Use two kit bolts (5/16” x 1”),four kit washers (5/16” SAE) and two kit nuts (5/16” Nylock) on lower bumper support mount DO NOT TIGHTEN.
Bolts
Kit Bracket
Kit Bolts
5/16” x 1”),
Kit Washers
(5/16” SAE),
Kit Nuts
(5/16” Nylock)
7. Position kit bracket (bumper, rear, middle) between bumper and bumper support.
Bumper
Kit Bracket
(Bumper,
Rear,
Middle)
Bumper
Support
8. Mark and drill 7/16” holes in to rear center bumper support.
Bumper
Support
Mark and drill(7/16”) bumper support
Bumper
Support
9. Install kit bracket (bumper, rear, spacer) onto bumper support with three kit bolts (7/16”x 1”), six kit washers (7/16” SAE) and three kit nuts(7/16”
Nylock).
Kit Bracket
(Bumper,
Rear,
Middle)
Kit Bolt (7/16” x 1”),
Kit Washers(7/16” SAE),
Kit Nut (7/16” Nylock)
Bumper
Support
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10. Install hitch and bumper assembly onto vehicle with six O.E. bolts and nuts. Adjust bumper to previous measurements and tighten all hardware.
Kit Bracket
(Bumper, Rear, Driver)
Bumper
11. Connect two license plate lights in rear bumper.
License Plate
Wire Harness
Rear
Bumper
12. Install trailer light wiring harness onto bracket.Use supplied zip ties to secure any loose hanging wires.
Bracket
13. Trailer tow electrical connectors: Install large connector onto bumper. Install small (4-pin) connector into flange.
Wiring
Harness
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Small
Connector
Flange Gray Plastic
Lock
Large
Connector
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H. Install the kit bed crush blocks
1. Set a kit crush block into position on each frame mounting pad. (Note: You may also weld block to the frame rail)
2. At each kit crush block, install a kit bolt (7/16” x 1"), two kit washers (7/16”), and a kit nut (7/16” Nylock).
Tip: To install the washer at the bolt head, use a screwdriver to push the washer through the bed channel into position above the crush block. To install the bolt, put a piece of duct tape on the end of a screwdriver with the sticky side of the tape exposed. Set the bolt on the tape and install the bolt.
Bed
Channel
Kit
Crush
Block
Kit Bolt (7/16” x 1"),
Washer (7/16”),
Nut (7/16” Nylock)
I.
Extend the fuel filler hose
WARNING
Use extreme caution when working near fuel lines and the gas tank. Clean up spilled fuel immediately. A spark could cause an explosion or fire resulting in serious personal injury and property damage.
1. Remove the clamp holding the filler hose to the gas tank. Disconnect the filler hose from the gas tank.
2. Mark & cut near base of filler neck hose as shown:
3. Install the kit pipe (1” x 4”) & two kit clamps (#20), and the clamp between the filler hose and the gas tank inlet.
4. Gently bend the fuel tank vent tube to relieve tension on the gas tank vent and rubber vent hose.
5. Install the fuel filler assembly on the bed with three bolts.
6. Install the fuel filler neck on the bed mounting tongue with the clamp.
Filler
Hose
Hose
Clamp
Gas
Tank
Marked Cut
Kit Pipe (1” x 4”) & Clamp (#20)
Bed
Frame
Gas
Tank
Bolts
7. Install the Easy Fuel clip.
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Fuel Filler
Assembly
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J. Install components under the vehicle
1. Connect the ground strap to the body with the bolt, near bushing C2P.
Bolt
Ground
Strap
Bushing
C2P
K. (Vehicles with manual-shift 4WD)
Extend the transfer case shift lever
WARNING
During cutting and welding, be careful not to damage any of the parts attached to the shift levers. A certified welder should perform all welding.
1. Scribe a line along the side of the transfer case shift lever (above the bend). Cut the lever into two pieces through the line and deburr as necessary.
2. Position the kit transfer case shift lever extension between the two pieces of the transfer case shift lever.
3. Ensure the lines that you scribed are aligned, then weld the extension in place.
Scribe a line here
Cut here
4. Slide the upper shift boot and lower shift boot onto the transfer case shift lever.
5. Install the transfer case shift lever onto the linkage with the bolt. Check the operation of the transfer case shift lever.
6. Set the lower shift boot into position through the hole in the cab floor and install it on the transfer case with four bolts.
7. Install the upper shift boot on the cab floor with four screws.
Steering
U-Joint
L. Install the kit steering extension
1. Position the kit steering extension on the steering wheel shaft. Tighten the kit bolt (3/8”-24 x 1 1 / 4 ” socket head) to 33 lb-ft.
Steering
Wheel
Shaft
Transfer Case
Shift Lever
Upper Boot
Kit Extension
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Kit Bolt (3/8”-24 x 1 socket head)
1/4 ” Kit Steering
Extension
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2. Slide the steering U-joint onto the kit steering extension.
3. Ensure the steering wheel has not turned. Tighten the bolt to 33 lb-ft.
4. If equipped with adjustable pedals, operate the brake pedal button to ensure there is no interference with the steering U-joint or solenoid. If interference exists, slightly bend the brake pedal sideways.
Bolt Steering U-Joint
M. Install the kit components under the hood
1. ABS brake controller bracket a. Install the two kit spacers on side of the frame with the supplied bolts(8mm-1.25 x 35mm). For top hole, drill (5/16”) hole 5/8” toward the inside of frame into the OEM bracket. Secure ABS bracket with O.E. bolt.
ABS Brake
Controller
Side Bracket
Kit spacer
Install bolts
2. Ground strap connection at firewall a. Install the kit bracket (flat, 3") on the firewall with
OEM bolt.
b. Install the ground strap on the kit bracket with a
kit nut (1/4” Nylock) and kit washer (1/4”).
O. E. Bolt
Firewall
Kit Bracket
(flat, 2")
Kit Nut (1/4” Nylock),
Washer (1/4”)
Ground
Strap
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N. Engine compartment
1. Upper engine compartment a. If necessary, use a kit cable tie to secure the battery cable to the A/C line as well as other loose wires and vacuum hoses in engine compartment.
Zip tie
Wire harness b. Install fuse box on radiator core. Secure using four OEM bolts
Fan shroud
Remove
Screws c.
Remove old power booster vacuum hose and install new kit hose(1/2” x 6”). Use OEM clips to secure hose. Install vacuum hose back into power booster and hard line from engine.
Remove
fuse box
Brake booster valve
New brake booster hose.
Old hose
Body d. Place harness strap back onto the front inside passenger frame rail using the OEM bolt(Note: some minor adjustments may need to be made to the strap so proper fitment is achieved).
Bolt
Strap
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2. Air intake piping and airbox a. Remove map sensor bolt and map sensor from airbox cover.
b. Measure, mark and cut airbox cover as shown in image below:
Map Sensor Bolt Airbox Cover
Mark & Cut 2 1/4”
Airbox Cover c.
Install cut airbox cover onto airbox.
d. Attach the air intake duct to the small section of airbox housing pipe (which was cut in previous step) and onto turbo inlet piping and tighten
OEM clamps.
Mark & Cut 2 1/4”
Clamps
Airbox Cover
Air Intake Duct Airbox e. Using one kit 3.5” silicone hose & two kit 4”
hose clamps, attach kit 3.5”silicone hose to small section of airbox housing pipe and onto airbox cover. Adjust hoses to ensure proper air seal is achieved and tighten kit 4” hose clamps.
f.
Reinstall map sensor and bolt at this time.
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Kit 3.5” Silicone Hose & 4” Hose Clamps Airbox
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O. Install the front bumper
1. Mark, drill, and cut frame horns.
a. Using kit bracket as template. Mark and cut along the top of the frame horns(2” strips). Be sure to cut all the way to the end of the frame so that there is no lip left. This will allow the bumper brackets to mount flush on the frame horn.
Mark and cut 2” sections out of the top of the frame horns
Front frame horns
2” sections removed from frame horns b. Using a ruler(tape measure), measure (1 3/4”) between the top of the slotted hole(on the outside of the frame horns) and center where you will mark. Once you have centered your hole position, drill a (9/16”) hole. This hole should be parrallel to the top of the slotted hole on the inside of the frame horns.
Front frame horns
9/16” hole drilled out on both outside edges of frame horns
Mark and drill 1 3/4” up from the top of the slotted hole on the outside frame horns
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c.
Mark and cut(2 1/2” In x 1 1/2” Up) out of the
outside lower corner(drivers side frame horn).
Mark and cut(2 1/2” In x 3/4” Up) out of the
inside lower corner(drivers side frame horn). Be sure to repeat steps to the passenger side frame horn.
Front frame horns
Mark and cut(2 1/2” In)
& (1 1/2” Up) out of the outside lower corner,
(drivers side frame horn)
Mark and cut(2 1/2” In)
& (3/4” Up) out of the inside lower corner,
(drivers side frame horn) d. When you are finished making your changes to the front frame horns, your finished product should look similar to the display below. Be sure to use rust protection after on any bare exposed metal.
Before front frame horns changes
After front frame horns changes
2. Mark and drill front bumper brackets.
a. Remove both front bumper brackets from the front bumper by removing the four bolts that secure each bumper bracket. Continue by removing OEM studded bracket from bumper bracket.
Front bumper
Remove four
OEM bolts from bracket
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b. Carefully use the kit studded bracket to mark where your new holes will be in the OEM bumper brackets. First step will be to mark a hole directly (3” Down) from the left side of the slotted hole on the passenger side bumper bracket. Once you have marked you spot, measure (9” Across), be sure that your marks are parallel to each other. Last step is to measure exactly (3” Up) vertical and mark the last hole location.
Front passenger side bumper bracket
Step 1: Mark a hole directly
(3” Down) from the left side of the slotted hole on the passenger side bumper bracket.
Step 2: measure (9” Across), be sure that your marks are parallel to each other. Mark your second hole.
Step 3: measure exactly
(3” Up) vertical and mark the last hole location.
c.
Your finished bumper bracket(marked) should look very similar to the one shown on the right.
Be sure that your marks on the bumper bracket match up with the studded bracket when mated together.
Marks on pass. bumper bracket.
Bumper bracket d. Once you are sure your holes are in the correct position, drill 9/16” holes at each mark.
Drill out pass. side bumper bracket.
Bumper bracket
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e. After you finish measuring and drilling your holes in both bumper brackets, check your fitment by using studded kit bracket to both
OEM bumper brackets. (Note: If studs do not line up, make necessary changes to holes so that the studded bracket will fit centered on the backside of the OEM bumper bracket).
Studded Brackets
Factory mounting brackets
Factory mounting brackets with studs installed f.
Mark and trim front bumper so when front bumper is mounted, the frame horns will clear the bumper. (Note: Be careful not to cut too deep into sheet metal on bumper)
Front bumper trim lines
Front outside trim lines
Front inside trim lines g. After making your marks to both inside and outside sections on the driver and passenger sides, use trim tool to remove marked sections. (Note:
Remember, always remove as little as possible, just enough to clear frame ends.)
Front bumper trim lines
Front outside trimmed
Front inside trimmed
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h. After making your adjustments to the OEM bumper brackets. Place both right and left bumper brackets onto factory bumper with OEM bolts and tighten all OEM hardware.
Factory mounting brackets installed
Front bumper
3. Installing front bumper a. Place front bumper into frame horns with kit
studded brackets lower studs in the two holes in the frame horns. Follow by using kit main
bracket and kit hardware(1/2” washer & nut) to secure front bumper to frame horns. Use larger 1/4” thick washers between OEM front bumper and kit main bracket to sandwitch frame horn inbetween each. (Note: Kit studded
bumper brackets are notched for dvr and psg sides. Be sure that each notch is toward the outside of the frame horns allowing the kit studded
bracket to sit flush against the inside of the
OEM front bumper bracket.)
Kit bumper bracket
1/4” thick washers
Bumper bracket b. Once you have all of your kit hardware in place, take the time to measure, align and center your bumper. Also make any extra trim cuts that may need to be addressed at this time. As soon as everything is lined up and trimmed, tighten all hardware.
Front bumper face
Front bumper
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Front frame horn
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c.
Reattach the air flap to the radiator core suppor and bumper with push pins.
Radiator
Air Flaps
Bumper d. Install the automatic transmission cooler hoses back into support clips on radiator core support.
Transmission
Cooler
Transmission cooler hoses e. Install one bolt and the hood release mechanism from the top of the front bumper. Install two OEM bolts that are attached to the top of the bumper.
Front
Bumper
Bolt
Hood
Release
Mechanism
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f.
Once bumper is installed, place kit frame horn plate into each frame horn. Use supplied four kit
1/2” x 1 1/2” hardware to secure block off plate(tow hook) to frame. (Note: Extra trimming to front facial may be required to clear tow hooks.)
Front bumper face
Front bumper
Front frame horn
4. Finish installing the front bumper.
a. (Vehicles with fog lamps) Connect the wiring harness connectors to the fog lamps.
Wiring Harness
Connector
Fog Lamp
Intercooler
Air Flap b. Install kit psg side air deflector extension with two kit push pin and 1/4” washers on back side of push pins. Secure kit air deflector extension to frame using two kit push pin.
Kit Push Pin
Kit Extension c.
Install the air flap on the front bumper and radiator lower support with nine OEM push pins.
If necessary, trim the air flap to prevent contact with the transmission cooler lines or power steering cooler lines.
Radiator Lower
Support
Air Flap
Kit Push Pin
Front Bumper
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P. After installation is complete
1. Install the airbag fuses in the fuse panel. Install the two fuse panel covers.
2. Connect the positive cable to the battery, then the negative cable.
3. Start the engine, wait until the cooling system thermostat opens, completely fill the cooling system, then install the cap on the coolant overflow reservoir.
4. Apply the kit warning label to the dash in plain sight of all vehicle occupants.
5. Double check the vehicle.
a. Check all mounting hardware to ensure it is properly tightened.
b. Check all wires, hoses, cables, etc. to ensure they have been properly connected and there is ample slack.
c.
Check the vehicle electrical system.
d. Start the engine. Turn the steering wheel all the way to the left and right to ensure no binding occurs.
e. Test-drive the vehicle: Check the operation of the clutch. Check the operation of the brake system and the parking brake. Ensure the transmission and transfer case shift properly. Pay close attention to all of the vehicle systems.
f.
Check all of the hardware again after the vehicle has been driven 500 miles and as part of your regular maintenance schedule.
CAUTION
Performance Accessories does not recommend any particular wheel and tire combinations for use with its body lifts and cannot assume responsibility for the customer’s choice of wheels and tires. Reference your owner's manual for recommended tire sizes and warnings related to the use of oversized tires. Larger wheel and tire combinations increase stress and wear on steering and suspension components, which leads to increased maintenance and higher risk for component failure. Larger wheel and tire combinations also alter speedometer calibration, braking effectiveness, center of gravity, and handling characteristics. Consult with an experienced local off road shop to find what wheel and tire combinations work best with your vehicle.
NOTE
All warranty information, instruction sheets, and other documents regarding the installation of this product must be retained by the vehicle owner. Information contained in the instructions and on the warranty card will be required for any warranty claims. The vehicle owner needs to understand the modifications made to his vehicle and how they affect vehicle handling and performance. Failure to provide the customer with this information can result in damage to the vehicle and severe personal injury.
Accessories
Kit# 6742 Gap Guards
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Kit Parts List
Quantity Description
4 ..................Block, bed spacers
2 ..................Block, lift, 3" x 2"
16 ................Block, lift, 3" x 3"
2 ..................Bolt, 8mm - 1.25 x 35mm
2 ..................Bolt, 10mm - 1.5 x 100mm
8 ..................Bolt, 12mm - 1.75 x 180mm
8 ..................Bolt, 12mm - 1.75 x 200mm
11 ................Bolt, 5/16" - 18 x 1"
2 ..................Bolt, 3/8" - 13 x 1"
1 ..................Bolt, 3/8" - 24 x 1 1/4", socket head
3 ..................Bolt, 7/16"-14 x 1"
4 ..................Bolt, 1/2"-13 x 1 1/2"
2 ..................Bracket, bumper, front, inner, studded
2 ..................Bracket, bumper, front, large
1 ..................Bracket, bumper, rear, driver
1 ..................Bracket, bumper, rear, middle
1 ..................Bracket, bumper, rear, passenger
2 ..................Bracket, frame horn(front bumper Dvr/Psg)
1 ..................Bracket, flat, 2" (hole-to-stud)
1 ..................Bracket, flat, 3" (hole-to-stud)
2 ..................Bracket, flat, 1" (hole-to-stud)
1 ..................Bracket, spare tire mechanism, “Z”
8 ..................Cable tie
2 ..................Hose Clamp, #20
2 ..................Hose Clamp, 4”
1 ..................Hose, 3.5” Silicone Intake
1 ..................Hose, power booster extension, 1/2" x 6"
1 ..................Label, logo
1 ..................Label, warning, general
1 ..................Label, warning, rear bumper
1 ..................Loctite
4 ..................Nut, 1/4" - 20, Nylock
11 ................Nut, 5/16" - 18, Nylock
2 ..................Nut, 3/8", Nylock
3 ..................Nut, 7/16" - 14, Nylock
8 ..................Nut, 1/2", Nylock
Quantity Description
1.................. Pipe, fuel filler extension, 1" x 4"
1.................. Steering extension
2.................. Spacer, ABS extension
6.................. Washer, 1/4 SAE
24................ Washer, 5/16 USS
4.................. Washer, 3/8" USS
6.................. Washer, 7/16 USS
28................ Washer, 1/2” USS
20................ Washer, 1 3/4" OD, plated
4.................. Push Pin, 1/4"
1.................. Pin, transfer case, 1/2" x 1"
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Key features
- 3" lift for Ford F-150 (2011-2014)
- Increases height for larger tires
- Requires specialized installation knowledge
- Includes detailed step-by-step instructions
- Explains safety precautions and warnings
- Change vehicle’s center of gravity
- May affect vehicle handling and performance
- May affect braking system
- May require modifications to vehicle components