Time: About 4 hours

Parts needed: OME912 Springs

Tools needed: Jack
Jack stands
Socket wrench
14mm, 19mm, 27mm sockets
14mm, 22mm open end/box wrench
Needlenose pliers
torque wrench

REAR SPRINGS
1.Remove the 19mm lower nut on the rear shock

2.Jack the rear end up slightly and remove the lower part of the shock from the shaft

3.Continue to jack the rear up until the springs become unseated

4.Remove the springs.
Stock spring on left and new OME912 spring on right

5.Instal new springs. The smooth flat end goes up. The spring then needs to be rotated clockwise until the end sets in the stop.

6.Line up the upper part of the spring with the seat.

7.Lower the jack partially making sure the upper spring/seat remain aligned.
8.Reconnect the lowwer shock torqueing the bolt to 58 lb ft.
9.Lowwer the Vehicross completely.
The rear is now complete

Rear clearance (15" ruler under fuel tank)


BALL JOINT FLIP
1.Jack up one side of the front of the Vehicross.
2.Remove wheel.
3.You will now be able to see the upper ball joint.

4.Next remove the cotter pin and the crown nut on the bottom.

5.Using the sledge hammer tap/hit the spindle until it drops from the ball joint. Use caution...the lowwer section will drop about 2 inches.


6.Next remove the 3 14mm bolts
7.Remove the ball joint and relocate it to the bottom.
8.Reinstall the 14mm bolts to hold it in place.
9.Torque bolts to 76 lb ft.

10.Jack up the lower assembly, align the hole and then tighten the crown bolt.
11.Torque the crown bolt to 108 lb ft.
12.Align cotter pin hole and replace cotter pin.

13.Reinstall wheel.
14.Repeat for other side.

TORSION BAR
1.Measure distance on both sides for referance.
2.Jack front of Vehicross up (relieves pressure from torsion bars)
3.Adjuster bolt is located just inside of frame toward the rear section of the door.


4.Turn the bolt clockwise to lift the front.
5.10-12 turns will lift aprox. 2-3 inches. Turn both sides equally.
6.Lower Vehicross and then remeassure.
7.Make adjustments as needed to get the desired hight and both sides even.
8.The last step is to have your Vehicross alignment corrected.
**You may also need to extend your rear bump stops to prevent wheel well damage.**

Here is the finished results. Note the increased clearance (tire pictured are 31").
Front



Front with 15" ruler

From rear

Side with 15" ruler


The end results...