Rough Country RC0501 - Manual

RC0501
97-03 F150 2/4WD,
73-87 GM 1/2TON 2WD,
88-98 GM 1/2T 2WD REAR LOWERING SHACKLES
Kit Contents:
2-Rear
Shackles
4-Bushings
2-Sleeves
Tools Needed:
Floor Jack
Jack Stands
Assorted Wrenches Torque Specs
Size Grade 5 Grade 8
9/16” 95 ft/lbs 130 ft/lbs
Class 8.8 Class 10.9
14MM 85ft/lbs 120ft/lbs
Thank you for choosing Rough Country for all of your suspension needs.
Rough Country recommends a certified technician install this system. In addition to these instructions, professional
knowledge of disassemble/reassembly procedures as well as post installation checks must be known. Attempts to install
this system without this knowledge and expertise may jeopardize the integrity and/or operating safety of the vehicle.
Please read all the instructions before beginning the installation. Check the kit hardware against the parts list. Be sure
you have all the needed parts and understand where they go. If anything is missing, do not proceed with the installation,
call Rough Country to obtain needed items.
Product Use Information
Do not add, alter, or fabricate any factory or after-market parts. We will not be responsible for any product that is altered.
Notice to Dealer and Vehicle Owner
Any vehicle equipped with any Rough Country product must have the “Warning to Driver” decal installed on the sun visor
or dash. The decal is to act as a constant reminder for whoever is operating the vehicle of its unique handling character-
istics. INSTALLING DEALER—It is your responsibility to install the warning decal and to forward these installation in-
structions on to the vehicle owner for review and to be kept in the vehicle for its service life.
The shackle has two holes to achieve different increments of drop. On the 97-03 Ford F150, placing the spring
in the upper hole will lower the rear of the vehicle approx 2”, while the lower hole will lower the rear of the vehi-
cle 1”. For the 73-87 1/2T 2WD GM the upper hole will lower the rear 2 1/2” and the lower hole 2”. On 88-98 1/2T
2WD GM, placing the spring in the upper hole will lower the vehicle 2” and the lower hole 1 1/2”.