Rough Country 394.24 - Manual (Page 2)

FRONT SUSPENSION INSTALLATION
1. Secure and block the rear tires of the vehicle on a level concrete or asphalt surface
2. Open the hood and remove the shock nuts, retaining washers and rubber bushings from both upper shock mounts
located inside the engine compartment. The shocks will be removed when the coils are removed.
3. Raise the front of the vehicle and support the frame with jack stands. Remove the front wheels and tires and set
aside. Position a hydraulic jack under the front axle and raise the jack until the front suspension begins to com-
press
4. On both sides of the vehicle, scribe alignment marks on the adjustment cam and axle bracket at the lower link to
axle attachment point for later reference. See Photo 1.
5. Unbolt the brake line brackets from the control arm mount on the axle using a 13mm wrench to ensure brake line
free play during the suspension system installation.
6. Remove the stock front upper sway bar links from the sway bar as shown in Photo 2 using a 15mm wrench.
7. Remove the lower link from the axle using a 21mm wrench. See Photo 3.
8. Remove the track bar from its upper mounting point on
the frame using a 24mm wrench and rest it on the axle.
It may be helpful to loosen the lower track bar bolt on the
axle. Retain hardware for reuse.
9. Remove the cotter pin, and castle nut from the drag link
on the pitman arm. A pitman arm tool may be needed to
separate the drag link from the pitman arm.
10. Remove the stock nut, and lock washer from the sector
shaft on the steering box. Save hardware for later instal-
lation. Using a pitman arm puller carefully remove arm.
11. Remove the lower suspension arm nut, cam, and cam
bolt from the axle. Remove the nut and bolt from the
frame attachment point and remove the lower suspen-
sion arm from the vehicle. Repeat this step for the oppo-
site side of the vehicle. Retain hardware for reuse
12. Adjust the arms to a length of 20” from center to center of the eye. Note: The arms may need to be readjusted
for the alignment. This measurement is a starting point.
13. Install the new Rough Country lower suspension arms in place of the stock lower suspension arms. See PHOTO 4
& 5. Slight prying of the mounts apart may be necessary for arm installation. Install the original rear suspension
arm bolt and slightly tighten the nut. Install the original front suspension arm bolt and slightly tighten the nut. Re-
fer to the reference mark on the cam bolt and the axle when installing the cam bolt. Repeat on the other side.
PHOTO 1 PHOTO 2
PHOTO 3
PHOTO 4
PHOTO 5