TF042001 Defender Long Travel Suspension Kit
Product Information: Can-Am/Defender Long Travel
The Can-Am/Defender Long Travel is a suspension kit designed for
the Can-Am Defender. The kit includes various parts such as driver
and passenger front and rear upper and lower arms, TF Tie-Rod, TF
Elite Billet Tie-Rod, brake line kit, axles, ZBroz shocks, OEM
shock relocation brackets, and hardware kit. The kit also comes
with a ball joint press tool and cable ties. The product is
manufactured by Thumper Fab and has a SKU of TF042001.
Product Usage Instructions: Can-Am/Defender Long Travel
- Position the vehicle on a clean and level work area. Lift the
vehicle and support with jack stands and remove wheels. - Remove bolts fastening brake line clamps to factory arms. Then
remove the 2 bolts fastening the brake caliper to the back of the
knuckle assembly using a 15mm socket. - Remove axle cotter pins and nuts with 27mm socket. Remove hub
and rotor assemblies. - Remove the tie rod end from the hub assembly using a 15mm
socket and wrench. - Unfasten the shock from the upper control arm using 15mm socket
and wrench. - If equipped, use a 15mm socket and wrench to remove the nut
fastening the sway bar to the upper control arm. - Use the provided installation tool to press uniball/ring insert
into ball joint housing. - Press ball joint housing into bracket holding backup on ring
insert with installation tool. - Install the new Long Travel arms, tie-rods, shocks, and other
components as per the manufacturer’s instructions. - Reattach the brake line to the new arms using the provided
hardware. - Reinstall the wheels and lower the vehicle.
- Check all fasteners and components for tightness and proper
installation before operating the vehicle.
Can-Am/Defender
Long Travel
SKU: TF042001
Thumper Fab 5103 Elysian Fields Rd, Marshall, TX 75672
Customer Service: 903-472-0928
www.thumperfab.com
VER. 1222
Can-Am/Defender
Long Travel
SKU: TF042001
PARTS
REF QTY
DESCRIPTION
1
1 Driver Front Upper Arm
2
1 Driver Front Lower Arm
3
1 Driver Rear Upper Arm
4
1 Driver Rear Lower Arm
5
1 Passenger Front Upper Arm
6
1 Passenger Front Lower Arm
7
1 Passenger Rear Upper Arm
8
1 Passenger Rear Lower Arm
9 2* TF Tie-Rod
10 2* TF Elite Billet Tie-Rod
11 1 Brake Line Kit
12 4 Axles
13 4* ZBroz Shocks
14 2* OEM Shock Relocation Bracket Front
15 2* OEM Shock Relocation Bracket Rear
HARDWARE KIT
A
2 Kryptonite Inner Tie-Rod
B
2 Outer Tie-Rod Heim Joint
C
2 Outer Tie-Rod Jam Nut
D
4 Outer Tie-Rod Misalignment Spacer
E
2 Steering Stop
F 4* Ball Joint Sleeve (OEM and Keller Only)
G 4* Ball Joint Housing Caps (OEM Only)
H
4 Uni-ball Snap Rings
I
4 Ball Joint Snap Rings
J
2 M10-1.5 x 110mm Bolt
K 6* M10-1.5 x 60mm Bolt
L
4 M10-1.5 Nyloc Nut
M 24 Cable Ties
N 4* M10-1.5 x 25mm Bolt (OE Shock Bracket)
O 8* M10-1.5 Nyloc Nut (OE Shock Bracket)
P 4* M10 Fender Washer (OE Shock Bracket)
Q
1 Ball Joint Press Tool
*QTY depends on options selected
TOOLS
· 13mm Socket
· 15mm Socket
· 18mm Socket
· 19mm Socket
· 27mm Socket
· 11mm Wrench
· 12mm Wrench
· 13mm Wrench
· 15mm Wrench
· 18mm Wrench
· 19mm Wrench
· 22mm Wrench
· 30mm Wrench
· Drain Pan
· Channel Locks
· Brake Fluid
· Blue Loctite · Mallet
N
· Impact
· Cutting Wheel
· Crescent Wrench
· Ratchets
Driver and Passenger Side Installation are the same
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
If you do not feel comfortable installing your Thumper Fab DEFENDER LONG TRAVEL, please see your nearest Can-Am® Dealer for
installation.
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Front Shock: Reservoir position faces outboard of vehicle
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Rear Shock: Reservoir position faces toward front of vehicle
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Brake Line Hardware
Master: From master cylinder to front
Master 1: From master cylinder to rear Master 2: Crew extension
N
Left Front
Right Front
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Left Rear
Right Rear
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Steps for ball joint installation: 1. Use provided installation tool to press
uniball/ring insert into ball joint housing.
2. Press ball joint housing into bracket holding backup on ring insert with installation tool.
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PREPARATION 1. Position Vehicle on a clean and level work area. Lift the vehicle and support with jack stands and remove
wheels.
FRONT SUSPENSION REMOVAL 2. Remove bolts fastening brake line clamps to factory arms. Then remove the 2 bolts fastening the brake
caliper to the back of the knuckle assembly using a 15mm socket.
3. Remove axle cotter pins and nuts with 27mm socket. Remove hub and rotor assemblies.
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4. Remove the tie rod end from the hub assembly using a 15mm socket and wrench.
5. Unfasten the shock from the upper control arm using 15mm socket and wrench.
6. If equiped use a 15mm socket and wrench to remove the nut fastening the sway bar to the upper control arm.
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7. Remove the cotter pin on the upper ball joint, then use a 18mm wrench to remove the nut. A dead blow may be needed to separate upper ball joint from the knuckle.
8. Remove the cross bolt that fastens the lower ball joint to the steering knuckle using a 15mm socket and wrench.
9. Remove the upper control arm mounting bolts using 15mm socket and wrench. Remove the control arm from vehicle.
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10. Remove the lower control arm mounting bolts using 15mm socket and wrench. Remove the control arm from vehicle.
11. Remove axle from differential.
12. Break the clamps on the steering rack dust boot and remove tie rod from vehicle by using a crescent wrench on inner tie rod. Keep dust boot for future use.
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REAR SUSPENSION REMOVAL 14. Remove the rivets fastening brake line clamps to factory arms. Then remove the 2 bolts fastening the brake
caliper to the back of the hub assembly using a 15mm socket.
15. Remove axle cotter pins and axle nuts.
16. Remove hub and rotor assemblies. Hubs are secured with Loctite from the factory. Splines may be required to be heated to remove hub.
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17. Remove bolts securing rear bearing carrier to upper and lower control arms using 15mm socket and wrench.
18. Remove axle from differential.
19. Remove the shock using a 15mm socket and wrench.
20. If required, remove the nut fastening the sway bar to the lower control arm using a 15mm socket and wrench.
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21. Remove the upper and lower control arms using 15mm socket and wrench.
22. Repeat for opposite side.
COMPONENT PREPARATION 23. If reusing factory ball joints, remove joints from factory control arms. 24. If required, Install Uni-ball or ball joint on control arms according to provided diagrams. 25. Using a 7mm wrench remove the factory grease fittings from the stock control arms and install in your front
and rear Thumper Fab control arms.
26. Install bushings, pivot sleeves, and wear plates on control arms.
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SHOCK RELOCATION BRACKETS (ONLY IF USING STOCK SHOCKS) 27. Install the front and rear shock relocation brackets at the factory shock locations using factory hardware.
28. Install provided M10-1.5x25mm bolt, fender washer, and nut on lower mounting position. FRONT SUSPENSION 29. Install factory steering rack dust boot over inner tie rod taking care not to damage boot. Secure with cable tie
and thread on jam nut up to dust boot.
30. Apply blue Loctite to the inner tie rod. Thread into steering rack and tighten using crescent wrench.
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31. (OPTIONAL) Install steering stop if desired on steering rack shaft. Warning: not using steering stop can cause premature axle boot failure.
32. Secure dust boot to steering rack with cable tie. 33. Using a 15mm socket and wrench install the lower control arm using factory hardware.
34. Install axle into front differential.
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35. Install upper arm using factory hardware and 15mm socket and 15mm wrench.
36. Attach steering knuckle to lower control arm using factory cross-bolt.
37. Attach upper ball joint to steering knuckle using 18mm wrench.
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38. Install wheel hub and rotor assembly and secure using 30mm socket with supplied axle nut and washer applying anti-seize to splines of joint.
39. Using a 15mm socket and wrench install shocks and attach to control arms using factory hardware.
40. If equipped attach sway bar to control arms using a 15mm socket and wrench. 41. Install brake caliper assembly on steering knuckle with factory hardware using blue Loctite applied to threads
and 15mm socket.
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42. Install jam nuts onto Heim joints and thread onto tie rod bodies.
43. Install tie rod assembly on inner tie rod and attach to steering knuckle with supplied tie rod misalignments and factory hardware using a 15mm socket and wrench.
44. With the steering wheel straight perform a rough steering alignment. Do not tighten jam nuts. Full alignment will be performed when vehicle is on the ground and suspension has settled.
45. Tighten all hardware to OEM torque specifications. 46. Repeat for opposite side. REAR SUSPENSION 47. If using Zbroz shocks, you will need to cut 1-1/2″ off the exhaust pipe to provide clearance for shock reservoir.
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48. Using a 15mm socket and wrench install the lower control arm using factory hardware.
49. Install axle into rear differential, applying anti-seize to splines of the outer joint. Right Front
50. Using a 15mm socket and wrench install the upper control arm using factory hardware.
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51. Attach rear bearing carrier to control arms using provided hardware and 15mm socket and wrench.
52. Install wheel hub and rotor assembly and secure using 30mm socket with supplied axle nut and washer. Stake the axle nut.
53. Using a 15mm socket and wrench install shocks and attach to control arms using provided hardware.
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54. Using a 15mm socket and wrench attach sway bar to control arms using factory hardware.
55. Install brake caliper assembly on bearing carrier applying blue Loctite factory hardware. Do not attach brake line.
56. Tighten all hardware to OEM torque specifications. 57. Repeat for opposite side.
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BRAKE LINES
Master
Right Front
Left Front
Master 1
Right Rear
Left Rear
*Master 2
58. Replace factory brake lines with the TF brake line kit according to the above diagram. Remove stock loop clamps from factory brake lines and reuse to secure the TF brake line kits in original location. Attach the lines using provided self-tapping screws and cable ties from the hardware kit. Note: On Limited models, AC components restrict routing of brake lines on the dash interior. For this application you may route the lines along the outside of the firewall.
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59. Remove the 3 bolts and 2 rivets in the inner fender well on the front passenger side. Remove the bolt holding the brake line located by the lower rear arm bracket.
60. Raise the rear seats and remove the floor panel to aid in the removal of the brake line.
61. To access the master cylinder, remove the push-in rivet holding the panel at the driver fender well. Unplug the brake light switch. In the front of the cab.
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62. Remove the panel on lower dash to expose the brake lines.
63. Use a 12mm wrench to disconnect the front main brake line. Remove brake line and replace with the TF front main line (Master) and T block.
64. Using a 14mm wrench disconnect the rear brake line from the master cylinder. Remove the rear brake line that runs through the middle floor of the unit. Replace with the long brake line (Master#1) and T block. Add the union and crew extension (Master#2) for Defender Max models only.
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65. Remove and replace remaining lines according to the provided diagram. Use the stock banjo bolt and supplied copper washers on each side of banjo to attach lines to brake caliper.
66. Fasten brake lines to control arms using provided cable ties. Be sure the brake lines do not rub the axles.
FINAL STEPS 67. Apply grease to all control arm grease fittings. 68. Ensure all hardware is tightened to OEM torque specifications. 69. Reinstall wheels and tires and return vehicle to ground
70. Bleed all 4 calipers starting with the farthest away from the master cylinder and working toward the master cylinder adding fluid as necessary. Be sure to remove all the air from the lines as this will greatly reduce braking ability.
71. Adjust spring settings if desired. 72. Perform final steering alignment.
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