beautypg.com

Rough Country 349.24 User Manual

Page 6

background image

9. Install the supplied e-brake extension bracket as shown in

Photo 7.

10. Place a floor jack under the center of the axle, and remove

the stock u-bolts.

11. Remove the stock shocks.
12. Lower the axle down away from the springs, to allow clear-

ance for the block. Make sure you do not overextend the
brake lines. Install the block between the leaf spring and
the spring seat. Be sure that the center pin is seated in the
spring seat, and the tallest end of the block is facing the
rear of the truck. Repeat on opposite side.

13. Jack up the axle to compress the blocks onto the spring.

Make sure the center pins are aligned.

14. Keeping the floor jack underneath the axle, install the u-

bolts and torque to 90 ft-lb's.

15. Assemble the new shock absorbers part # 658704 , or 2.2 upgrade shock part # 660562 with bushings/sleeves and

install on the vehicle.

16. Install the wheels / tires. Jack up the vehicle and remove the jack stands.
17. Lower the vehicle to the floor.

Photo 7

Photo 7