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Rough Country 349.23 User Manual

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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 using a 18mm wrench. The shocks will be removed when the coils are re-
moved.

3. Remove the track bar bolt on frame side using a 21mm socket. Then raise vehicle and remove tires and wheels

using 22mm socket

4. When raising vehicle using a jack or lift do not place lift arms or jack stands on frame between lower control arm

and transmission cross-member. This is done so new parts can be installed. See Photo 1

5. On both sides of the vehicle , scribe alignment marks on the adjustable cam bolt for later reference. See Photo 2
6. Remove the four bolts from the sway-bar mounts on frame using 15mm socket. See Photo 3 Loosen the stock

upper sway bar link hardware, this will help the sway-bar swing down out of the way.

7. Using a 13mm socket remove brake line bracket from axle on driver and passenger side. Disconnect drag link

from pitman arm using a 21mm wrench retaining factory hardware. Use a hammer to strike the end of the pitman
arm breaking loose the taper. Next remove the stock nut and lock washer holding on the pitman arm. Using a pit-
man arm puller carefully remove the stock pitman arm.

8. Using a 21mm socket remove the lower shock bolts.
9. Raise vehicle up and remove coil springs and shocks.

Tools and Supplies Needed to Install Kit

1. Torque Wrenches

8. Pitman Arm Puller

2. ½” Drive Ratchet and Sockets

9. Hammers

3. Assorted Combination Wrenches

10. C-Clamps

4. Heavy Duty Jack Stands

11. Center Punch

5. Hydraulic Floor Jacks

12. Rubbing Alcohol

6. Channel Locks

13. Safety Glasses

7. Anti-Seize Compound

14. 7/16” Drill Bit

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Photo 1

Photo 3