Rough Country 785.22 User Manual
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39. Install the shock absorber # 660585. Assemble the cup washer and stem bushing on the stem end of the shock and
insert in the upper shock tower. Tighten using a 9/16” wrench. Insert lower mount to axle using factory hardware.
40. Loosen the stock brake line from the metal line on the frame rail shown in Photo 22 using a 12 mm line wrench. A
catch pan will be needed to catch the brake fluid.
41. Remove the line from the frame rail using a 10mm socket. Next remove the brake line from the caliper and replace
the brake line with the supplied stainless steel lines and brackets as shown in Photo 23. Reattach at the caliper us-
ing supplied crush washers, tighten line and install the spring clip.
42. After the install is complete the brakelines will have to be bleed.
43. Using a 21mm socket remove the tie rod end from the pitman arm. Remove the pitman arm nut using a 33mm
socket.
44. A pitman arm puller will be needed to remove factory pitman arm. See Photo 24.
45. Lightly lube pitman arm splines with WD-40 and install the new pitman arm with the stock hardware. Tighten using a
33mm socket. See Photo 25. Reinstall the drag link on the new pitman arm with the stock nut and using a 21mm
wrench. It might be necessary to use a 1/4” allen wrench to hold stud and tighten.
46. Remove the stock stabilizer from the axle and tie rod mount using a 18mm wrench See Photo 26.
47. Install the track rod bracket as shown on the stock mount. Install the crush sleeve from bag 1609bag2 with the stock
hardware as shown in Photo 27 & 28.Do not tighten at this time.
PHOTO 27
PHOTO 26
PHOTO 25
PHOTO 24
PHOTO 23
PHOTO 22