Rough Country PERF663 - Manual (Page 7)

25. Align the holes in the frame with the new control arm bracket and install the factory skid plate bolts. Clamp in
place using a large c-clamp. See Photo 10.
26. Using the new bracket as a guide, drill using a 17/32” drill bit through the inner and outer frame rail. See Photo
11. NOTE: The drill must be kept level for the frame holes to align with the new bracket. Note: Use caution
when drilling the frame rail to avoid any lines on the inside of the frame rail, including fuel lines and
brake lines.
27. Install the supplied 1/2” x 4” bolts, washers and nuts as shown in Photo 12 through the frame rail and tighten
using a 3/4”wrench. Repeat steps 29-31 for the opposite side.
28. On Rubicon Models, the compressor bracket will be installed on the rear lower control arm bolt as shown in
Photo 13. Temporarily insert 9/16” x 7” bolt at this time and continue to next step.
29. Using the stock compressor bracket as a guide, align the hole in the frame mount bracket and drill two holes us-
ing 11/32” drill bit and secure to the skid plate using the supplied 5/16” x 1” bolts, washer and nuts. The com-
pressor will be secured to the new bracket with the supplied 5/16” x 1” bolts, washer and nuts. See Photo 14.
30. Reinstall the skid plate with the supplied 1/2” x 4 1/2” for 97-02 Models and 12mm x 65mm bolts & washers for 03
and up models. Tighten the 1/2” bolts using a 3/4” socket and the 12mm using a 19mm socket See Photo 15.
PHOTO 12
PHOTO 15
PHOTO 10 PHOTO 11
Clamp control arm bracket in place Drill the frame using a 17/32” drill bit
Install 1/2” x 4” bolts, washer and nut
Install Skid Plate with supplied Bolts
PHOTO 13
PHOTO 14
Install the Compressor bracket
Reinstall the compressor to the skid palte