Rough Country 394.23 - Manual (Page 5)

24. Install the supplied sway bar link bracket as shown in Photo 14 with the supplied 10mm x 55mm hardware.
25. Install the supplied bushings / sleeves in the new sway bar links and install in the new sway bar bracket as shown
Photo 15
27. Install the sway bar link on the factory axle location with supplied 12mm x 65mm hardware. See Photo 16. Tighten
hardware.
24. Install the tires / wheels. Lower vehicle to the ground.
25. Install the track rod in the new bracket using the supplied
16mm 80mm Bolt and lock nut.
26. Using a 13mm socket install brake line bracket to axle on
driver and passenger side
27. Torque the fasteners to the following specifications:
Lower suspension arm cam nut……………110 ft/lbs
Lower suspension arm rear nut…………….88 ft/lbs
Upper suspension arm axle nut…………….89 ft/lbs
Upper suspension arm frame nut…………..62 ft/lbs
Track Rod Bolt………………………………..110 ft/lb
REAR INSTALLATION
1. Secure and block the front tires of the vehicle on a level concrete or asphalt surface.
2. Raise the rear of the vehicle and support the frame with jack stands. Remove the rear wheels and tires and set
aside.
3. Place a floor jack under the center of the axle, and remove the stock u-bolts. Also remove the stock shocks.
4. Lower the axle down away from the springs, to allow clearance for the block. Make sure you do not overextend 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.
5. Jack up the axle to compress the blocks onto the spring. Make sure the center pins are aligned.
6. Keeping the floor jack underneath the axle, install the u-bolts and torque to 90 ft.lbs.
7. Assemble shock absorbers part # 658704 with sleeves and install on the vehicle.
8. Install the wheels / tires. Jack up the vehicle and remove the jack stands.
9. Lower the vehicle to the floor.
POST INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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.
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 inspec-
tions may result in component failure.
Re-torque all fasteners after 500 miles after installation then check suspension components every 3000 miles.
Photo 14 Photo 15
Photo 16