Rough Country 735.20 - Manual

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Rough Country recommends a certified technician install this system. In addition to these instructions, professional knowledge
of disassemble/reassemble 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 instructions before beginning installation. Check the kit hardware against the parts list. Be sure you have all
needed parts and know where they go.
With the installation of all lift kits and larger tires it is important to check the condition of your steering stabilizer. If the
stabilizer is worn or is leaking it should be replaced. Steering stabilizers are designed to restrain “bump steering” and front-end
vibration, giving added life to tires, ball joints, and other steering components. A multiple stabilizer kit is recommended for
vehicles equipped with a snowplow, winch, or larger tires
PRODUCT USE INFORMATION
As a general rule, the taller a vehicle is, the easier it will roll. Offset, as much as possible, what is lost in rollover resistance by
increasing tire track width. In other words, go "wide" as you go "tall". Many sportsmen remove their mud tires after hunting
season and install ones more appropriate for street driving; always use as wide a tire and wheel combination as possible to
enhance vehicle stability.
We strongly recommend, because of rollover possibility, that the vehicle be equipped with a functional roll-bar and cage
system. Seat belts and shoulder harnesses should be worn at all times. Avoid situations where a side rollover may occur
Generally, braking performance and capability are decreased when significantly larger/heavier tires and wheels are used. Take
this into consideration while driving.
Do not add, alter, or fabricate any factory or after-market parts to increase vehicle height over the intended height of the Rough
Country product purchased. Mixing component brands is not recommended.
Rough Country makes no claims regarding lifting devices and excludes any and all implied claims. We will not be responsible
for any product that is altered.
If question exist we will be happy to answer any questions concerning the design, function, and correct use of our products.
NOTICE TO DEALER AND VEHICLE OWNER
Any vehicle equipped with any Rough Country product should have a “Warning to Driver” decal installed on the inside of the
windshield or on the vehicle’s dash. The decal should act as a constant reminder for whoever is operating the vehicle of its
unique handling characteristics.
INSTALLING DEALER - it is your responsibility to install the warning decal and forward these installation instructions on to
the vehicle owner for review. These instructions should be kept in the vehicle for its service
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface. Check the vehicle height from side to side and front to back. This is done by
measuring from the ground up to the fender using the hub as a centering point.
2. Apply a thin coat of grease to the polyurethane bushings and insert into each eye of the new front springs. Now
apply a thin coat of grease on outside of bushings. This will help you to insert the bushing into the spring mount.
3. Raise the front of the vehicle and support securely with jack stands under the frame behind the front springs, and
block the rear wheels. Remove the tires, shocks, u-bolts, and loosen the sway bar bolts. (Caution: the front axle
will now be free to move, so support securely on floor jack.)
4. With a floor jack supporting the axle, unbolt each end of leaf springs and remove from both sides. (If new shackle
bushings were purchased, grease and install them in the frame at this time.) Install new front springs, part # 8041.
When installing the front springs that the fat part of the shim on the bottom of the spring pack should be pointing
toward the rear of the vehicle. Notice the tie bolt in the front leaf springs is not in the center of the leaf spring, but
there is a long end and short end. Install the springs with the short end towards the rear, and long end towards the
front bumper. Do not tighten spring eyebolts at this time.
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