Rough Country 394.24 - Manual (Page 3)

14. Remove the upper suspension arm nut and bolt at the axle. Remove the nut and bolt at the frame and remove the
upper suspension arm. Repeat this step for the opposite side of the vehicle. Note: If your truck has a diesel en-
gine it may be necessary to unbolt the exhaust from the turbo to allow for clearance to remove the upper
front bolt. Retain hardware for reuse.
15. Adjust the arm to a length of 18-5/16 from center to center of the eye. Note: The arms may need to be readjusted
for the alignment. This measurement is a starting point.
16. Install the upper suspension arms in place of the stock upper suspension arms. See PHOTO 6 & 7. Slight prying of
the mounts may be necessary for arm installation. Install the original front and rear suspension arm bolt and slightly
tighten the nuts. Note: Raising the axle to ride height and rotating the lower arm cam adjusters will facilitate
insertion of the upper suspension arms. Repeat steps for the opposite side of the vehicle.
17. Remove the lower shock bolts on the axle, and save for later installation. The shock absorbers will be removed from
the vehicle at the same time the coils are removed from the vehicle.
18. Carefully lower the jack until the coil springs are free (the upper suspension arm will be contacting the axle bracket)
Remove the coil springs and shocks from the vehicle. Note: use of a coil spring compressor may be required for
spring removal.
19. Assemble shock absorbers Part #658723 or 2.2 upgrade part #660574 with the supplied sleeves and install the
shock in the upper mount.
20. Install the Rough Country coil springs in the stock mounts by sliding the shock through the middle of the coil. The
use of a coil spring compressor will be required for installation.
21. Lower the axle until the spring can be seated in the mount. Check to be sure the wrap on the coil spring in relation to
the lower mount properly seats the spring by turning the coil spring until it seats.
22. Remove the coil spring compressor at this time.
23. Place the track bar bracket on the factory upper track bar mount. Insert the supplied ¾” x 1 3/8” long sleeve inside
the factory mount and line it up with the mounting hole. See Photo 8. Install the supplied 16mm x 80mm bolt and nut
through the bracket, sleeve and factory mount. Tighten slightly.
24. Install the 12mm x 3” bolt through the bracket and slotted existing hole in the frame cross member. See Photo 9.
The bolt should be installed from the bottom. Install the supplied square washer and lock nut. Tighten track bar hard-
ware. The track rod will be installed into the new mount after the vehicle is on the ground.
PHOTO 6 PHOTO 7
PHOTO 8 PHOTO 9