gatorxuv620i
02-03-2011, 09:13 PM
Here is a description of how to install a lift kit on a XUV Gator.
Step 1: Set Parking brake and block rear wheels.
Step 2: Remove 5 lug nuts from each front wheel (3/4") and remove the front wheels.
Step 3: Remove 2 bolts/ nuts from the strut mount (1/2") and strut will begin to come out.
Step 4: I had to turn the wheel in the direction I was working on to keep the tie-rod from hitting the frame. Tap the A-Arm with a hammer until Strut starts to pop out, twist the hub so Strut can clear top of holder.
Step 5: Place 1" spacer down into the holder and insure that it goes all the way down.
Step 6: position the hub so that the strut can get back into the hole.
Step 7: Place jack under hub and insure that strut is straight to the holder and start jacking the A-Arm up until strut reaches spacer and stops moving.
Step 8: Reinstall the 2 bolts/ nuts into the holder and tighten ( Be sure to get the brake line hose into the top bolt to hold brake line sturdy)
Step 9: repeat for other side.
Step 10: reinstall both front wheels and lower off of blocks and take for test run.
Hope this helps somebody in their installation.
Step 1: Set Parking brake and block rear wheels.
Step 2: Remove 5 lug nuts from each front wheel (3/4") and remove the front wheels.
Step 3: Remove 2 bolts/ nuts from the strut mount (1/2") and strut will begin to come out.
Step 4: I had to turn the wheel in the direction I was working on to keep the tie-rod from hitting the frame. Tap the A-Arm with a hammer until Strut starts to pop out, twist the hub so Strut can clear top of holder.
Step 5: Place 1" spacer down into the holder and insure that it goes all the way down.
Step 6: position the hub so that the strut can get back into the hole.
Step 7: Place jack under hub and insure that strut is straight to the holder and start jacking the A-Arm up until strut reaches spacer and stops moving.
Step 8: Reinstall the 2 bolts/ nuts into the holder and tighten ( Be sure to get the brake line hose into the top bolt to hold brake line sturdy)
Step 9: repeat for other side.
Step 10: reinstall both front wheels and lower off of blocks and take for test run.
Hope this helps somebody in their installation.