Rough Country 765.20 - Manual (Page 3)

10. Locate the supplied 3/8” stud extensions. Using a 9/16”
socket snug self clinching stud in the new spacer as shown in
Photo 7. The stud should clinch with about 35-45 ft/lbs of
torque. Do not over torque the nut.
11. Install the new strut extension bracket. Align the holes on the
strut extension with the bolts on top of the strut plate and se-
cure with factory hardware. Torque fasteners. See Photo 8.
12. Install the strut assembly into the strut tower and start the
supplied 3/8” nuts. Using a 9/16” wrench torque to 47ft. lbs
See
Photo 9.
13. Position the strut assembly to reinstall the lower strut bolt in
its original position that it was removed. Using original hard-
ware and a 19mm socket torque to 100ft lbs.
14. Using a floor jack, raise the lower control arm and connect
the upper ball joint on the upper control arm to the spindle.
Using a original nut and a 19mm socket, torque to 40ft lbs.
15. Reinstall the tie rod end off steering linkage into knuckle using original factory nut. Using a 19mm socket torque nut
to 65ft. Lbs. Install supplied new cotter pin
16. Repeat steps 3-14 on opposite side of vehicle.
17. Using 17 mm wrench reinstall sway bar links using factory hardware. Torque to 52 ft. lbs.
18. Install the wheels / tires. Using a 21mm socket. Torque to 85 ft. lbs . With vehicle on the ground, check the clearance
between the tire and upper control arm to make sure the arm does not rub the tire.
19. Jack up the vehicle and remove the jack stands. Lower the vehicle to the ground and re-check all bolts, to assure
they are tight.
20. This vehicle must have a front-end alignment after installation of the suspension kit. The vehicle will be aligned to
factory specs.
Photo 8 Photo 9
1. Jack up the rear of the vehicle and support the vehicle with jack stands, so that the rear tires are off the ground
2. Remove the rear tires/wheels. Using a 21mm deep well socket.
3. Using a 17mm socket and wrench remove the rear shocks. Retain the lower shock hardware for reuse. See Photo
10 & 11.
Photo 10 Photo 11
REAR INSTALLTION
Photo 7