Rough Country 785.22 - Manual (Page 8)

48. Install the supplied u-bolt and nuts in the bracket as shown in Photo 29. Do not tighten at this time
49. Install the two 3/8” x 1 1/4” bolts, washer and nuts in the new bracket and supplied stabilizer bracket if reusing the
stock stabilizer in the far left holes as shown. If not installing the stock stabilizer, the two 3/8” x 1 1/4” bolts will be
installed in the two far left holes in the bracket with out the supplied stabilizer bracket. See Photo 30.
50. Drill the rear mount using a 3/8” drill bit and install the 3/8” x 1 1/4” bolt, washer and flange lock nut. See Photo 31.
51. Tighten all 3/8” hardware using a 9/16” wrench.
52. This next two steps will be performed if the stock stabilizer is retained. On 07-10 Models mark the location on
the factory tie rod bracket on the tie rod and loosen the u-bolt nuts using a 13mm wrench. Slide the bracket down 1
1/4” rotate to position the stud up as shown and retighten tie rod end bracket. See Photo 32.
53. On 2011 models loosen the tie rod bracket using a 15mm wrench. Mark original location and move the bracket 1
1/2” and rotate the tie rod bracket as shown to allow full stroke of the stabilizer cylinder. See Photo 33.
54. Install the factory stabilizer in the new track rod / stabilizer mount with the body of the stabilizer on the axle mount
with stock hardware and tighten using a 18mm socket / wrench.
55. Assemble the bushings/sleeves in the track rod and adjust to a length of 32 7/8” center of hole to center of hole. In-
stall the new track bar into stock frame bracket using the stock hardware. The axle end of the track bar will not be
installed until after the jeep is set back on the ground.
PHOTO 32
PHOTO 31 PHOTO 30
PHOTO 29 PHOTO 28
PHOTO 33