Rough Country 276P - Manual (Page 12)

REAR INSTALLTION
1. Chock front wheels and jack up the rear of the vehicle. Secure with jack stands on the frame rail.
2. Place a floor jack under the rear differential on the rear axle. Using a 13mm wrench for the upper, and 18mm and
21mm wrench for the lower, remove the stock shock absorbers, retain the stock hardware for reuse.
3. Using a 21mm socket, remove the stock u-bolts. Use the floor jack to lower the axle assembly to allow for lifted block
installation..
4. If installing 4” kit skip to step # 10.
5. Remove the spring eye bolts and nuts and remove the spring
6. Unbolt center pin and remove. Un-clamp leaf spring. CAUTION -Take care when releasing the c-clamps since the
springs are under load and will “spring” apart when released
7. Position add-a-leaf under the next longest leaf of the spring pack. Replace the shorter spring leafs under the helper
leaf and clamp together, being careful to align the center pin holes in the spring leafs. If less lift is desired the leaf
under the new add-a-leaf can be removed
8. Insert the new center pin supplied with the kit through the spring assembly with the head of the center pin in the
same location as the stock pin. Re-compress the pack with the c-clamps, not center pin, to avoid stripping of nut/bolt
threads. Bolt together, being sure to align leafs. Cut off excess threads on the center pin with a hack saw. If appli-
cable, re-form straps or install new bend straps. If heat is used on the straps, allow them to cool naturally and thor-
oughly before removing the c-clamps
9. Install the Rough Country block in between the leaf spring and the axle. Jack up the axle and align the pins in the
blocks and axle seat. Secure with new u-bolts and torque evenly to 85 ft/lbs
10. Locate shock part number 650341 (Hydro) or 650377 (Nitro) and assemble poly bushings and sleeve in shock. Us-
ing a 13mm wrench, for the upper, and a 18mm and 21mm wrench for the lower. Install using factory hardware on
upper and lower shock mount
11. If your vehicle is equipped with a rear sway bar you will need to install longer rear sway bar links, part # 1038. These
are an option and not included in the kit.
11. Install the tires and wheels
12. Jack up the rear of the vehicle and remove the jack stands. Lower the vehicle to the floor
13. Adjust torsion bars so that the truck sets level.
POST INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Have a qualified alignment center realign front end to factory specs.
2. Install Warning to Driver decal on sun visor.
3. All components must be retightened after 500 miles, and every three thousand miles after installation
4. Adjust headlights to proper settings.
Thank you for purchasing a Rough Country Suspension System.
OPTIONAL STEERING STABILIZER AVAILABLE FROM ROUGH COUNTRY FOR USE WITH ROUGH COUNTRY’S
4”-6” LIFT KIT———PART #87371