Rough Country 1085 - Manual (Page 2)

POST INSTALLATION
1. Check all fasteners for proper torque. Check to ensure there is adequate clearance between all rotating,
mobile, fixed and heated members. Check steering for interference and proper working order.
2. Re torque all fasteners after 500 miles. Visually inspect components and re torque fasteners during routine
vehicle service.
4. Remove the bracket and enlarge the outside holes using a 29/32” bit. . See Photo 3.
5. Install the supplied crush sleeves as shown in Photo 4 and reinstall the bracket.
6. Secure to the frame using the supplied 1/2” x 4 1/2” bolts, washers and nuts & 1/2” x 1 3/4” bolts, washers &
nuts. Tighten the 1/2” x 1 3/4” bolts to 65ft/lbs with a 19mm socket and the 1/2” x 4 1/2’ bolts using a 19mm
wrench /socket to 80ft/lbs. See Photo 5.
7. Install the supplied heim end, spacers and jam nut on the track rod body and install the bushings and
sleeves in the track rod body.
8. Install the track rod in the factory mount on the axle with the supplied 7/16” x 2 3/4” bolt, washers & nut. Do
not tighten at this time. See Photo 6.
9. Swing up the track rod and adjust as necessary to
center the vehicle over the axle and install in the
new track rod bracket with the supplied 7/16” x 2
3/4” bolt, washer and flange nut. Tighten to 45 ft/lbs
using a 15mm wrench. See Photo 7.
10. It is important to center the vehicle over the
axle to ensure proper tracking and alignment. If
needed, remove the axle end and adjust to
center the body over the axle.
11. Tighten the axle mount to factory specifications
using a 15mm wrench and the jam nut using a 1
1/8” wrench.
PHOTO 3 PHOTO 4
PHOTO 5 PHOTO 6
PHOTO 7