Rough Country 7501 - Manual (Page 5)

REAR BLOCK INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
(If purchased with kit)
1. Chock the front wheels and jack up the rear of the vehicle. Support the vehicle with jack stands. Remove the tires/
wheels using 7/8” deep well socket.
2. Remove the factory shocks using a 21mm wrench and discard.
3. Support the rear axle with a floor jack and remove the factory u bolts.
4. Lower the jack and remove factory block and continue to lower until the lift block can be installed. See Photo 1. The
thinner end of the supplied block faces the front of the truck with the flat part on the spring.
5. Install the new u bolts, washers, and nuts. See Photo 2. Do not tighten at this time. On the passenger side remove
the u bolts and lower the jack and install the lift block. Tighten all the u bolts using a 7/8” socket.
6. Grinding may be required on the driver side e-brake bracket on the lower shock mount. If needed grind the threads
to make sure there is no interference with the shock absorber.
7. Install the new shocks with the factory bolts and nuts using a 21mm wrench.
8. Install the wheels and tires. Tighten lug nut to factory specifications using crossing pattern. Lower the vehicle to the
ground.
9. Tighten the lug nuts to 85 ft lbs.
POST INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Check all fasteners for proper torque. Check to ensure for adequate clearance between all rotating, mobile, fixed,
and heated members. Verify clearance between brake lines. Check steering gear for clearance. Test and inspect
brake system.
2. On some vehicles the front lower skirting will need to be trimmed if using certain wheel /tire combinations and with
heavy offset wheels. Trim only as needed.
3. Have a qualified alignment center align the vehicle immediately. Realign to factory specifications. Have headlights
adjusted to proper settings.
6. Perform head light check and adjustment to proper settings.
7. Check and retighten wheels at 50 miles and again at 500 miles.
8. All kit components must be retightened at 500 miles and then every three thousand miles after installation. Periodi-
cally check all hardware for tightness.
9. Install “Warning to Driver” decal on sun visor.
Note: Installation of larger tires will require speedometer recalibration.
PHOTO 1 PHOTO 2
INSTALL BLOCK ON AXLE INSTALL AND TIGHTEN U-BOLTS