Rough Country 9285 - Manual (Page 2)

Technical Assistance - (731) 285-9000 Page 2
FRONT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place the vehicle on a level surface and chock the rear wheels.
2. Jack up the front of the vehicle and support with jack stands on
the frame rail.
3. Remove the front wheels and tires.
4. Steps 5-11 will be repeated for the opposite side.
5. Remove the stock shock absorber. Retain the lower shock
mount bolt for reuse if new shocks are being installed.
6. Remove the lower nut on the sway bar link (save for re-install)
7. Remove 10 mm bolt on brake line bracket to allow for
movement.
8. Using a floor jack, lower the axle to allow for the coil spring to
be removed from the coil mount. Take notice of the position of
the coil wraps on the top and bottom spring in the mount. See
Figure 1. The new Rough Country coil with its progressive rate
design built into the coil will be installed in the same position.
9. Install the coil spring with the smaller diameter opening to the bottom and upper end into factory coil
isolator.
10. Reinstall brake line bracket, sway bar end link, and shock absorber.
11. Install the wheels/tires. Jack up the vehicle with a floor jack, remove jack stands and lower vehicle to the
ground.
POST INSTALLATION 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 fasteners after 500 miles. Visually inspect components and re torque fasteners during routine
vehicle service.
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
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Figure 1