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Rear Shock Bracket Kit for Ford Transit by Agile Offroad

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The Agile Offroad Rear Shock Bracket Kit relocates your Ford Transit’s rear shocks 2” higher, protecting them from damage while improving ground clearance. Constructed from .188” HRPO steel, these bolt-on brackets ensure maximum durability and optimized suspension performance for lifted vans (2” lift required)

SKU: AO-S1T-01

PARTS INCLUDED

  • 2 x Transit Rear Shock Extension Bracket
  • 2 x Large Spacer
  • 2 x M10 x 30 Hex Flange Bolt
  • 2 x M10 Locknut
  • 2 x M10 Flat Washer
  • 2 x M14 x 80 Hex Bolt
  • 2 x M14 Locknut
  • 4 x M14 Flat Washer

TOOL NEEDED

  • 13mm Wrench/Socket
  • 15mm Wrench/Socket
  • 18mm Wrench/Socket
  • Cut-off Wheel and Grinder
  • Disc Sander
  • Ruler/Straight Edge
  • Marker

INSTALLATION TIME: 1 - 2 Hours

Installation Steps

1

Use an 18mm wrench/socket to remove the lower shock bolt.

2

Clean lower shock bracket as necessary.

3 Transits w/Sway Bar Only

Use a 13mm wrench/socket to remove the lower sway bar bracket bolt.

4

Remove the u-clip nut.

5

Install one of the supplied shock extension brackets into the lower shock mount.

6

Attach extension bracket to the lower shock mount using one of the supplied M14 flanged bolts, two M14 flat washers, M14 locknuts, and a large spacer. Hand tighten only.

7

Install one of the supplied M10 flanged bolts through the lower shock mount and into the extension bracket.

8

Install one of the supplied M10 flat washers and M10 locknut to the previously installed bolts. Hand tighten only.

9 A/B

Use a straight edge to mark a line off the lower edge of extension bracket to the shock mount as shown. Mark both sides.

10

Remove the extension bracket. Use a grinder with cut-off wheel to cut off the lower portion of shock mount.

11

Clean the cut edges and apply a rust preventative paint.

12

Re-install the extension bracket. Fully tighten all hardware. Torque M14 hardware to 100 ft lbs and M10 hardware to 50 ft lbs.

13

Re-install shock using the factory hardware. Torque to 80 ft lbs.