Rough Country 565.20 - Manual (Page 8)

Thank you for choosing Rough Country for your suspension needs.
5. Install the supplied bracket in the stock location using stock hardware. Tighten using a 5/8” wrench. See Photo 3.
6. Install the stock brake line bracket to the new bracket with the supplied 7/16” x 1” Bolts, washers and lock nuts and
tighten using 5/8” wrench. Reinstall the diff vent hose as shown. See Photo 4.
7. 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 5. If equipped the factory block will not be re-used.
8. Install the Rough Country block in between the factory block /leaf spring and the axle. Jack up the axle and align the
pins in the blocks and axle seat.
9. Install the square 7/16” u-bolts and supplied shim plates with kit to secure the block to the springs and install the
supplied 5/8” u-bolts as shown. See Photo 6. Tighten 7/16” hardware using a 5/8” wrench and the 5/8” hardware
using a 3/4” wrench.
10. Locate shock part number 658601 gas shock and assemble poly bushings and 1/2” sleeves in the upper and lower
shock eye-rings. 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
11. Install the tires and wheels.
12. Jack up the rear of the vehicle and remove the jack stands. Lower the vehicle to the floor.
13. With the weight of the vehicle on the axle, torque the u-bolts to 130-150 ft-lbs
.
14. Check all hardware for proper torque .
Photo 5 Photo 6
Photo 3 Photo 4
• BRAKE SYSTEM MUST BE BLED BEFORE DRIVING. MAKE SURE THE BRAKE SYSTEM IS WORKING PROP-
ERLY BEFORE OPERATING THE VEHICLE.
1. Have a qualified alignment center realign front end to Caster min– 4.0 degree
Camber –0.6—.09 degree
Toe –.10– .15 degree
2. Install Warning to Driver decal on sun visor.
3. Re-torque all nuts, bolts, and especially u-bolts after the first 100 miles, again after another 100 miles and then
check periodically thereafter.
4. All components must be retightened after 500 miles, and every three thousand miles after installation
5. Adjust headlights to proper settings.
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