Rough Country 370.20 - Manual (Page 4)

REAR INSTALLTION
1. Chock front wheels and jack up the rear of the vehicle. Secure with jack stands on the frame rail.
2. Place a floor jack under the rear differential on the rear axle. Using a 18mm socket and wrench, remove the stock
shock absorbers, retain the stock hardware for reuse.
3. Using a 24mm socket, remove the stock u-bolts. Use the floor jack to lower the axle assembly to allow for lifted block
installation.
4. Install the Rough Country block in between the leaf spring and the axle with the thick part of the block to the rear.
Jack up the axle and align the pins in the blocks and axle seat. Secure with new u-bolts and torque evenly to 85 ft/
lbs.
5. Locate shock part number 650341 hydraulic shock/ 650377 nitrogen charged shock and assemble poly bushings
and sleeve in shock. Using a 18mm socket, and wrench, Install using factory hardware on upper and lower shock
mount
6. Install the tires and wheels
7. Jack up the rear of the vehicle and remove the jack stands. Lower the vehicle to the floor.
1. Check all fasteners for proper torque. Check to ensure there is adequate clearance between all rotating, mobile,
fixed and heated members. Check steering gear for interference and proper working order. Test brake system.
2. Perform steering sweep. Check to ensure brake hoses have sufficient slack and will not contact rotating, mobile, or
fixed members, adjust lines/brackets to eliminate interference and maintain proper working order. Failure to perform
inspections may result in component failure.
3. Re-torque all fasteners after 500 miles. Visually inspect components and re-torque fasteners during routine vehicle
service.
4. Readjust headlights to proper settings.
5. It is the buyer’s responsibility to have all bolts/nuts checked for tightness after the first 100 miles and then every
1000 miles. Suspension components every 3000 miles.
POST INSTALLTION INSTRUCTIONS
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING ROUGH COUNTRY SUSPENSION FOR YOUR SUSPENSION NEEDS.