Rough Country 9268 - Manual (Page 2)

INSTRUCTION SHEET
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5. Remove the upper control arm bolts, and remove the upper control arm from the
frame. It will be necessary to grind off the triangular portion of the upper control
arm. This served as a bump stop for the stock suspension. This piece will come in
contact with the frame if not removed. See Photo #3.
6. Reinstall the upper arm the same way it was removed. Do not tighten the bolts yet
7. Reinstall the upper coil insulator on the new Rough Country coil spring. The
upper part of the coil spring has a tighter wind. Reinstall the coil in the upper
pocket and push the lower control arm down to install the lower end of the coil.
8. Place a jack under the lower control arm. Make sure it is placed where it will not
slip. Slightly jack up the vehicle to load the coil spring. Install the shock
absorber, this will retain the coil spring if the jack slips. Use caution when
working with coil springs. The coil is under extreme load.
9. Reinstall the ball joint onto the spindle, tighten nut and install the cotter pin.
Reinstall the sway bar link, bushings and bolt. Tighten the sway bar nut.
10. Tighten upper control arm bolts. Reinstall the brake line bracket to the lower
control arm.
11. Proceed to opposite side of vehicle and repeat steps 2-10.
12. Install tires and remove the jack stands. Lower vehicle to the ground and adjust
toe-in if necessary. It is recommended the truck be driven approximately 50 miles
before the vehicle is aligned.
POST INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Check all fasteners for proper torque. Check to ensure there is adequate clearance between all rotating, mobile, fixed and
heated members. Check steering gear for interference and proper working order. Test brake system.
2. Perform steering sweep. Check to ensure brake hoses have sufficient slack and will not contact rotating, mobile, or fixed
members, adjust lines/brackets to eliminate interference and maintain proper working order. Failure to perform
inspections may result in component failure.
3. Bump stops and extensions must be in place on all vehicles! Note: allowing suspension to over extend by neglecting to
install or maintain stops and extensions may cause serious damage to OE and related components.
4. Re torque all fasteners after 500 miles. Visually inspect components and re torque fasteners during routine vehicle service.
Photo #2
Grind here
Photo #3