Auto Spring Kits
2009-2013 Expedition and 2009-2013 F-150 Front Coil/Strut 
                       1-1/2”Lift Kit, 2" Lift Kit or 2 ½" Lift Kit 
Installation Instructions 

15, 17mm wrench & deep socket	1				Tech Support contact: 1-800-345-0431	                          
30mm socket or 1-1/16" socket  	1                               	www.autospringcorp.com
1-1/16" wrench				1	                        PATENT PENDING
17, 18 & 21 mm deep sockets		1		          	Fax: 208-362-6310	
Small bottle jack		 	1                           	address: 8007 W. Mossy Cup St.
Floor Jack				1		        			 Boise, Idaho 83709	
Jack Stands                        	2				 
1 or 2 lb. Hammer			1					 	
Installation Instructions:
 1.	Before beginning, read instructions completely.
 2.	Disconnect battery to disable the electric steering sensor(2011 and newer models)Jack up one side of vehicle as per manufacturer recommendation .Lift enough to raise the front tire off the ground. Support with jack stands on the frame.          
 3.	Remove the front tire using a 21mm socket.
 4.	Disconnect the lower sway bar link attached to the lower control arms using a 18mm deep socket.
 5.	Remove the large lower strut assembly bolt using a 30mm socket on the nut and a 1-1/16" wrench on the bolt 
	head.  NOTE: an impact wrench will be helpful to remove this bolt.  It is very, very tight.
 6.	Remove three upper strut nuts on the strut tower using a 15mm socket and wrench.  Remove the upper ball joint 
	nut with a 21mm socket or wrench.  Strike the steel spindle near the upper ball joint with a sledge hammer.  The 
	sharp vibration will cause the ball joint to pop loose from the spindle and allow the lower control arm to swing 
	down allowing the removal of the strut assembly.  Now, lower the strut assembly down from the upper strut 
tower. *Be careful to not allow the CV axle to pull out of the transfer case or hub assembly * Remove the strut assembly from the vehicle.  You should now be able to access the upper strut plate.  (Top of strut) 
 7.	Install the marked spacer either drivers side or passengers side on top of the strut. The holes will only line up one 
	way and use the factory nuts and a 15mm wrench to bolt the spacer to the strut.  Torque the three nuts to 25 ft lbs. 
	MAKE SURE THE DRIVERS SIDE SPACER IS ON THE DRIVERS SIDE STRUT (2 inch or 2-1/2 inch kits 
	only).Drivers side spacer is stamped with a “D” on top.
 8.	Re-install the strut back in the upper strut tower(strut will be rotated 180 degrees on the 1-1/2 " and 2 inch kits) 
	and start nuts on the three studs that extend thru the tower.  Use the nylock nuts provided in the kit. Just slightly 
	tighten the Nylock nuts with a 17mm wrench. Torque to 35 ft. lbs. after the lower strut bolt is installed.
 9.	Remove the forward bolt on the lower control arm (pivot end and towards front of truck) NOTE!! Be sure and mark the bolt position with permanent marker prior to removal so you can re-install in the exact same location. Drop the lower end of the strut into position and re-install the lower strut bolt and start the nut(do not tighten nut at this time) Re-install lower control arm bolt and torque to 125 ft.lbs.
10.	Jack up the lower control arm and connect the upper control arm ball joint to the spindle.
11.	Torque the upper ball joint nut to 90 ft. lbs. Tighten lower strut bolt as well. Torque lower strut bolt to 200 ft. lbs.
12.	Reconnect the lower sway bar end links.  Torque to 35 ft. lbs.  
13.	Install the front tire and torque lug nuts to factory specs.
14.	Carefully lower the vehicle to the ground and torque lug nuts to factory specs. Repeat the strut removal process 
	and spacer installation on the other side of the vehicle. 
15.	ALIGN THE VEHICLE.  Re-aligning the vehicle must be done to allow the suspension to relax to its proper ride 
	height (the tires will be toed-in which will cause severe tire wear and will force the front to sit too high). 
	Re-aligning the vehicle is required with any lift/leveling kit.  Re-torque all bolts after 300 miles.
WARNING!  Installation of this kit should be by a certified or competent mechanic only.