Rough Country 272N2 - Manual (Page 10)

REAR INSTALLATION
1. Chock the front wheels and jack up the rear of the vehicle. Support the vehicle with jack stands. Remove the tires/
wheels using 7/8” deep well socket.
2. Remove the factory shocks using a 21mm wrench and discard.
3. Support the rear axle with a floor jack and remove the factory u bolts.
4. Install the block on the axle and make sure the block and axle pin align. See Photo 32.
5. As shown below for the 6” lift, Install the supplied 7/16” u-bolts, washers, and nuts on the leaf springs, securing
the block to the springs. Do not tighten at this time. See Photo 33.
6. On the 4” lift, Install the 5” block between the leaf spring
and axle.
7. Grinding may be required on the driver side e-brake
bracket on the lower shock mount. If needed grind the
threads to make sure there is no interference with the
shock absorber.
6. Install the new shocks part # 658727 with the factory
bolts and nuts using a 21mm wrench. See Photo 34.
Note: The rear shock is a slim bore design due to limited
clearance between the shock body and the axle tube.
7. Install the wheels and tires. Tighten lug nut to factory
specifications using crossing pattern. Lower the vehicle to
the ground.
8. Tighten the lug nuts to 85 ft lbs.
Photo 32
Photo 34
Photo 33