Rough Country PERF663 - Manual (Page 11)

54. Remove the bracket and enlarge the outside holes only using a 29/32” bit.
55. Install the supplied crush sleeves as shown in Photo 34 and reinstall the bracket.
56. Reinstall the track rod bracket and secure to the frame using the supplied 1/2” x 3 1/2” bolts, washers and nuts &
1/2” x 1 3/4” bolt & nut in the stock location. Tighten the 1/2” x 1 3/4” bolt to 65ft/lbs with a 3/4”socket and the 1/2” x
3 1/2’ bolts using a 3/4” wrench /socket to 80ft/lbs. See Photo 35.
57.Install the supplied bushings and sleeves in the track rod body and install the heim joint, spacers and jam nut. Ad-
just to a length of 33 1/2” from end to end for a starting point.
58. Install in the factory axle mount with the supplied 7/16” x 2 3/4” bolt, washers & nut. Do not tighten at this time. See
Photo 36. The hardware will be tightened with the weight of the vehicle on the suspension.
59.Install the track rod in the factory mount on the axle with the supplied 7/16” x 2 3/4” bolt, washers & nut. Do not
tighten at this time. See Photo 37. It is important to center the vehicle over the axle to ensure proper tracking
and alignment. After the vehicle is on the ground, adjust as necessary to center the body over the axle.
60.Moving to the rear of the Jeep. TJ Jeeps: Adjust the lower control arms to 27 3/4” and the upper control arms to
29” long center of end to center of bushing. On LJ Jeeps: Adjust the lower arms to 38 3/4” and adjust the upper
control arms to 39” from center of end to center of bushing.
61.Install the new rear lower & upper control arm in the new mount with the supplied 9/16” x 7” bolts. Washers / nuts
making sure the lower arm joint is centered in the mount. Do not tighten at this time. See Photo 38.
62.If installing on a Rubicon Model, reinstall the compressor bracket on the bolt as shown in Step 33.
PHOTO 34 PHOTO 35
Insert Crush sleeves in the frame rail Insert 1/2” x 3 1/2” Bolts in frame and bracket
PHOTO 38
Install arms to bracket using 9/16” x 7” bolt
PHOTO 39
Install the arm to axle with stock hardware
PHOTO 36
Install 7/16” x 2 3/4” bolt
PHOTO 37
Install the Front track rod on the frame bracket