Rough Country 280N2 - Manual (Page 6)

23. Install the rear cross-member as shown in Photo 19 with supplied 5/8” X 5 1/2” bolts, washers and nuts. Install the
bolts from the front to the back. Do not tighten at this time. If the optional kicker braces were purchased with this kit,
install the mouting brackets on the rear cross member using the instructions included with that kit.
24. Install the passenger side differential bracket as shown in Photo 20 (tall end of taper positioned towards front of ve-
hicle) with the factory hardware using a 21mm wrench. Do not tighten at this time.
25. With assistance raise the differential into place and install the rear mount of the differential into the new cross-
member mount with the stock hardware. See Photo 21. Do not tighten at this time. NOTE: It will be necessary to
trim the cooling fins on the side of the differential to allow for clearance on the frame. Trial fit the differential in the
lower mount and trim the cooling fins as needed using a hand grinder. See Photo 22.
26. Reinstall the passenger side of the differential into the new mounts with the supplied 1/2” x 1 1/2” bolts, washers &
nuts. Do not tighten at this time. Reinstall the driveshaft using marking made as a reference and secure using fac-
tory hardware and tighten using a 11mm wrench. Tighten to 19 ft. lbs.
27. Install the front cross-member as shown in Photo 23 with the supplied 5/8” x 4 1/2” bolts, washers & nuts. Do not
tighten at this time.
Photo 19 Photo 19 Photo 20
Photo 21 Photo 22
Photo 23
Install the rear cross-member Install the Pass side bracket
Install the differential in the cross-member Mark and trim the cooling fins as needed
Install the front cross-member