Rough Country 9593 - Manual (Page 2)

FRONT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place the vehicle in neutral. Raise the front of the vehicle with a jack to slightly raise the tires of the ground and
support the frame with jack stands beneath each frame rail behind the lower control arms. Installation is done one
side at a time, starting with the driver side. The torsion bar adjusters are under the cab of the vehicle at the rearward
end of the torsion bars.
2. Remove the shock from the upper mount using a 21mm wrench as shown in Photo 1 using a 21mm wrench. Retain
the factory hardware.
3. Install the new spacer sleeves as shown in Photo 2 with the factory shock absorber
4. Reinstall the shock with the sleeves in the stock mount and tighten factory hardware using a 21mm wrench.
5. Measure and take note of how much thread is remaining on the torsion bar adjuster bolt. You will reset the bars at this
same location with the new adjusters.
6. Use extreme caution when loading and unloading the torsion bars; there is a tremendous amount of energy stored in
them. Keep your hands and body clear of the adjuster arm assembly and the puller tool in case anything slips or
breaks. Note: Because of the extreme loads generated by the torsion bars on these vehicles, a standard tow-jaw
puller may bend the “lips” of the cross member and my pop out of place. For best results use a torsion bar tool
available from Rough Country or equivalent.
7. On the driver side remove the stock torsion bar adjuster bolt using a 21mm socket. See Photo 3.
8. Load the torsion bar using the tool and remove the stock threaded block. See Photo 4.
9. Slide the torsion bar forward allowing the OE torsion key to fall out.
10. Install the new torsion bar adjuster just as the stock was removed.
11. Using the torsion bar tool, reinstall the threaded block and adjuster bolt.
12. Repeat steps for passenger side. Making sure the driver and passenger side torsion bar adjuster bolts are adjusted
the same amount. Fine-tuning is done in a later step.
13. Jack up the front of the vehicle and remove the jack stands. Lower the vehicle to the ground to where the torsion bars
are supporting the weight of the vehicle.
POST INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
After the torsion bar adjusters have been installed and tightened to the factory measurement taken in step #2. additional
adjustment may need to be performed to level the vehicle. This is done by either tightening or loosening the torsion bar
adjuster bolts. Use a floor jack to support the side of the vehicle that is being adjusted, raising the tires slightly of the
ground and only adjusting the bolt 1-2 turns at a time to ensure the leveling of the truck. After adjustment lower the vehicle
to the ground and recheck for level. This may take several attempts.
As with any lift installed, adjustment of the front
headlights is required after installation. Note – the air dam on the front may need to be trimmed for additional clearance,
depending on the tire size and if used the dimensions of aftermarket wheels.
Photo 1 Photo 2
Photo 3 Photo 4