Rough Country 674X - Manual (Page 6)

18. Install the bushings and sleeves from 1681bag2 in the shock box into the RCX shock absorber Part # 660585. Po-
sition the cup washer and stem bushing on the stem end of the shock and insert the stem in the upper shock tower.
Install the remaining bushing and washer and loosely secure using the supplied nut. Tighten until the bushing swells
slightly using a 9/16” wrench. NOTE: The RC 2.2 Series shocks are built to run piston down and have a built in
bump stop thus a longer bump stop or bump stop extension is not needed with this kit.
19. Attach the lower end of the shock to the axle and secure using the stock hardware. Tighten to 80 ft/lbs.
20. Assemble the bushings/sleeves in the track rod and adjust to a length of 32 7/8” center of hole to center of hole. In-
stall the new track bar into stock frame bracket using the stock hardware. Check to make sure the body is centered
over the axle and install the lower end of the new track rod on the axle as shown in Photo 10. Torque all fasteners to
specifications. It may be necessary to turn the steering wheel to align the track rod end with the axle.
21. This step will be performed on vehicles equipped with the optional front transmission skid plate only. One
side at a time, using a 18mm socket remove the bolt that holds the cross member to the frame in front of the rear
upper control arm. Insert 2 washers to each side supplied in 168XBag1, between the frame and cross member as
shown in Photo 11. This will space the cross member down enough to allow driveshaft clearance at full flex. Tighten
using the stock bolt. Repeat on opposite side.
22. Reinstall the front tires/wheels , using a 19mm deep well socket. Lower the vehicle to the floor.
23. On the front sway disconnects, assemble the supplied jam nut and end link on the sway bar link body. Adjust the
sway bar to approx 11” for a 4” & 6” kit measuring end to end. Tighten the end and jam nut using a 18mm wrench.
24. Install the new sway bar link on the factory sway bar as shown in Photo 12 with the supplied 12mm Flange lock nut
using a 16mm & 18mm wrench.
25. Install the new sway bar link on the sway bar bracket and swing up the assembly to the frame rail. See Photo 13.
Remove the sway bar link from the bracket while holding the bracket in place.
PHOTO 11 PHOTO 10
Photo 12
Install upper end on sway bar
Photo 13
Position bracket to be drilled
Install the track rod on the axle If equipped with front skid plate, install spacers