Rough Country 489P - Manual (Page 3)

11. Remove the factory front u-bolts. Be sure the floor jack is still in position under the axle to avoid movement.
12. Lower the floor jack to gain clearance between the axle and spring assembly
13. Install the new Rough Country spring in the mounts using the factory hardware.
14. Raise the axle to meet the spring and center. Install the new u-bolts.
15. Repeat process for opposite side.
16. It may be necessary to bend the brake line bracket on the side of the frame rail downward slightly to allow for more
travel. Simply bend the bracket downward toward the axle. This bracket is located on the frame rail where the metal
line and the rubber line meet.
17. Assemble the new shock absorbers with the supplied poly bushings and corresponding sleeves. Note supplied
sleeve goes on body end of shock and on this shock the piston must run up. Install the shock absorbers.
18. Reinstall the front bumper making sure to re-clip the wiring to the bumper and to reattach the wiring harness for the
lighting. (If applicable).
19. Reinstall the tires /wheels and lower vehicle to the ground.
20. After vehicle is on the ground, the new track rod can be installed. Install new track rod with stock hardware and using
a 30mm socket. See Figure 8 & 9. It may be necessary to turn the steering wheel to align the track rod in the mount.
This is best accomplished with two people. One turning the steering wheel and one under the truck inserting the
bolts in the mounts.
POST INSTALLTION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Check all fasteners for proper torque. Check to ensure there is adequate clearance between all rotating, mobile,
fixed and heated members. Check steering gear for interference and proper working order. Test brake system
2. Perform steering sweep. Check to ensure brake hoses have sufficient slack and will not contact rotating, mobile, or
fixed members, adjust lines/brackets to eliminate interference and maintain proper working order. Failure to perform
inspections may result in component failure
3. Readjust headlights to factory settings
4. Have vehicle aligned by a certified alignment professional.
5. Re-torque all nuts, bolts, and especially u-bolts after the first 100 miles, again after another 100 miles and then check
periodically thereafter
6. All components must be retightened after 500 miles, and every three thousand miles after installation
MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
It is the ultimate buyers responsibility to have all bolts/nuts checked for tightness after the first 100 miles and then every
1,000 miles. A qualified professional mechanic must inspect wheel alignment, steering system, suspension and driveline
at least every 3,000 miles
Figure 8 Figure 9
Optional Items for this application available from Rough Country:
Rough Country Rear Shock Absorbers –Part #8111-Hydro / 9111-Nitro for stock height vehicles.
Rear 2” Add-A-Leaf-Part #6130 and RC Shock #8181 and 9181 for 2” rear listed vehicles.