Rough Country 745N2 - Manual (Page 3)

9. Install the new spacer with the studs pressed in on the strut assembly and install the spacer on the strut assembly
with the stock hardware. See PHOTO 7.
10. Install the strut assembly into the strut tower using the supplied 3/8” nuts. Using a 9/16” wrench torque to 47ft. lbs
See PHOTO 8. Note strut assembly has been rotated 180 degree from the way it was removed.
11. Position the strut assembly to reinstall the lower strut bolt in its original position that it was removed. Using origi-
nal hardware and a 19mm socket torque to 100ft lbs.
12. Using a floor jack, raise the lower control arm and connect the upper ball joint on the upper control arm to the spin-
dle. Using a original nut and a 19mm socket, torque to 40ft lbs.
13. Reinstall the tie rod end off steering linkage into knuckle using original factory nut using a 19mm socket torque nut to
65ft. Lbs. Install factory cotter pin.
14. Repeat steps 3-14 on opposite side of vehicle.
15. Using 17 mm wrench reinstall sway bar links using factory hardware. Torque to 52 ft. lbs.
16. Install the wheels / tires. Using a 21mm socket. Torque to 85 ft. lbs . With vehicle on the ground, check the clearance
between the tire and upper control arm to make sure the arm does not rub the tire.
17. Jack up the vehicle and remove the jack stands. Lower the vehicle to the ground and re-check all bolts, to assure
they are tight.
18. This vehicle must have a front-end alignment after installation of the suspension kit. The vehicle will be aligned to
factory specs.
Caster Left Caster Right Camber Left Camber Right Toe-in
1.5 1.75 0 -1/4 -1/32
REAR INSTALLATION
1. Jack up the rear of the vehicle and support the vehicle with jack stands, so that the rear tires are off the ground
2. Remove the rear tires/wheels. Using a 21mm deep well socket.
3. Using a 17mm socket and wrench remove the rear shocks. Retain the lower shock hardware for reuse.
4. Using a 19mm socket remove the rear u-bolts.
5. Lower the rear axle down to allow for clearance for the 2” rear block to be installed.
6. Install the rear block between the leaf spring and the spring perch on the axle. Make sure the block is setting flat on
the spring perch and leaf spring.
7. Raise axle back up and install new u-bolts using a 19mm socket. Tighten u-bolts in an x pattern. Torque u-bolts to
75-90 ft. lbs.
8. Install the rear shocks , using the stock hardware for the lower mount and new hardware provided for the upper
mount. Tighten using a 17mm wrench.
9. Reinstall wheels and tires using a 21mm deep well socket.
10. Lower vehicle to the ground.
PHOTO 7 PHOTO 8