Rough Country 7592 - Manual (Page 2)

3. Use extreme caution when loading and unloading the torsion bars;
there is a tremendous amount of energy stored in them. Keep your
hands and body clear of the adjuster arm assembly and the puller
tool in case anything slips or breaks. Note: Because of the extreme
loads generated by the torsion bars on these vehicles, a standard
tow-jaw puller may bend the “lips” of the cross member and my pop
out of place. For best results use a c-clamp type puller tool. If you
cannot find one locally, this tool (J-22517-C) is available from Kent
Moore Tools in Roseville, Michigan (800-345-2233) or a Ball Joint
Remover like OTC7249 can be used.
4. On the driver side, using a torsion bar removal tool, remove the
stock torsion bar adjuster by loading the torsion bar using the tool
and removing the bolt and nut block. Slide the torsion bar forward
allowing the OE torsion key to fall out. See Photo 2.
5. Install the new torsion bar adjuster using the torsion bar tool. Reinstall the
threaded block and adjuster bolt.
6. Repeat steps for passenger side. Making sure the driver and passenger side torsion
bar adjuster bolts are adjusted the same amount. Fine-tuning is done in a later step.
7. Remove the factory shock absorbers, and discard if new shock absorbers were
purchased. If reusing the factory shock absorber, install sleeve as shown in Photo 3
on top of stock shock absorber
8. Locate shock part # 658520 from kit box. Install the supplied shock and bushings in
the factory location using the factory bolt on the lower end of the shock.
9. Jack up the front of the vehicle and remove the jack stands. Lower the vehicle to the
ground to where the torsion bars are supporting the weight of the vehicle.
POST INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
After the torsion bar adjusters have been installed and tightened to the factory
measurement taken in step #2. additional adjustment may need to be performed to level
the vehicle. This is done by either tightening or loosening the torsion bar adjuster bolts.
Use a floor jack to support the side of the vehicle that is being adjusted, raising the tires slightly of the ground and only
adjusting the bolt 1-2 turns at a time to ensure the leveling of the truck. After adjustment lower the vehicle to the ground
and recheck for level. This may take several attempts.
As with any lift installed, adjustment of the front headlights is required
after installation. Note – the air dam on the front may need to be trimmed for additional clearance, depending on the tire size.
A front-end alignment should ALWAYS be checked after installing ANY vehicle suspension lift. This kit typically requires a
slight toe-in adjustment. Record the ride height measurement at the time of alignment. If, in the future the torsion bars
settle excessively, alignment can be restored by adjusting-up the bars to their original ride height.
Thank You for choosing Rough Country for your suspension needs.
Photo 2
SHOCK SPACERSLEEVE
Photo 3