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Rough Country 592.20 User Manual

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5. Install the Rough Country block in between the leaf spring and the axle as shown in Photo 22. Jack up the axle and

align the pins in the blocks and axle seat. Secure with new u-bolts using a 24mm socket. Torque evenly to 85 ft/lbs.

6. Install the supplied square u-bolts on the block with the block shims as shown in Photo 23 using a 5/8 wrench.

7. Locate shock part number 658601 gas shock and assemble poly bushings and sleeve in shock. Using a 18mm

wrench, for the upper, and a 19mm and 15mm wrench for the lower. Install using factory hardware on upper and
lower shock mount

8. Install the tires and wheels
9. Jack up the rear of the vehicle and remove the jack stands. Lower the vehicle to the floor.

Photo 22

Photo 23

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 18mm wrench for the upper, and 19mm and

15mm wrench for the lower, remove the stock shock absorbers, retain the stock hardware for reuse.

3. Remove the brake line bracket on the u-bolt plate as shown in Photo 20 using a 10mm wrench.
4. Using a 24mm socket, remove the stock u-bolts. Use the floor jack to lower the axle assembly to allow for lifted block

installation. See Photo 21. If equipped; the factory rear frame contact over load springs will not be reused.
Remove the over load springs and retain the main spring plate for reuse.

Photo 20

Photo 21