Rough Country 379.22 User Manual
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5. Remove the cable and place the supplied drilling template in place, making sure the template has the new hole
placed directly below factory hole The template may be tapped in place.
See Photo 3.
6. Drill the new hole as shown using a 9/16
” drill bit.
See Photo 4.
7. Install the e-brake line bracket on the e-brake line as shown in
Photo 5, making sure the bracket snaps into place.
8. Install the supplied brake line bracket as shown in
Photo 6 with the supplied 1/2” x 1 1/2’ bolts, flat washers and lock
nut. Tighten using a 19mm wrench / socket.
9. Install the supplied e-brake extension bracket as shown in
Photo 7.
10. Place a floor jack under the center of the axle, and re-
move the stock u-bolts.
11. Remove the stock shocks.
12. Lower the axle down away from the springs, to allow
clearance for the block. Make sure you do not overex-
tend the brake lines. Install the block between the leaf
spring and the spring seat. Be sure that the center pin is
seated in the spring seat, and the tallest end of the block
is facing the rear of the truck. Repeat on opposite side.
13. Jack up the axle to compress the blocks onto the spring.
Make sure the center pins are aligned.
14. Keeping the floor jack underneath the axle, install the u-
bolts and torque to 90 ft.lbs.
15. Assemble the new shock absorbers part # 658704 with
bushings/sleeves and install on the vehicle.
16. Install the wheels / tires. Jack up the vehicle and remove the jack stands.
17. Lower the vehicle to the floor.
Photo 3
Photo 4
Photo 5
Photo 6
Photo 7