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16. Retain the OEM spring, foam jounce bumper, top hat, and top hat spacer.
17. Inspect all OEM components for excessive wear or damage, especially rubber components. Keep vehicle
mileage in mind.
18. Preload ring adjustment might be necessary to achieve the desired lift.
NOTICE: The shock’s preload ring is set to accommodate 2” of lift on a Wildtrak equipped with a Sasquatch
package and HOSS 1.0 OEM springs.
19. Reference the table below for preload ring settings (Fig. 13). Measure from the top of the preload ring to
the bottom of the bearing cap (Fig. 14). Torque the preload ring’s screw to 80 in. lbs.
Preload Ring
Spring Seat
Jounce Bumper
Top Hat Spacer
Top Hat
Center Nut
Fig. 12: Assemble shock in the following order, left to right.
Fig. 13: Review preload ring settings.
Fig. 14: Measure from the preload ring to the bearing cap.
FRONT 2” LIFT SASQUATCH, 3” LIFT BASE REAR 1” LIFT SASQUATCH, 2” LIFT BASE
2-door 4-door 2-door 4-door
HOSS 1.0 6 7/8” 6.5” HOSS 1.0 9.5” 9”
HOSS 2.0 6 3/8” 6” HOSS 2.0 9.5” 9”