Rough Country 272N2 - Manual (Page 6)

16. Remove the lower differential bolt on the drivers side using a 21mm wrench. Jack up the differential to allow for the
trimming of the drivers side stock mount.
17. Cut the frame as shown in Photo 13 with a reciprocating saw. After trimming, Remove the differential vent hose,
differential plug and the plug clips from the axle. With assistance lower the differential down and remove from the
vehicle.
18. Cut the differential as shown in Photo 14 using a reciprocating saw. Take care not to damage the differential.
19. Locate the driver differential bracket and install the bushings /sleeve in the mount. Install on the differential as shown
with factory hardware using a 15mm socket. Tighten to 35ft. Lbs. See Photo 15.
20. Install the supplied sleeve in the lower control as shown in Photo 16 arm and install the Torsion bar bracket on the
lower control arm. Note: There is a driver and passenger side bracket.
21. Using the bracket as a guide, mark the lower control arm and remove the Torsion Bar Bracket from the arm. See
Photo 17. Passenger Side arm shown. A template is included it is recommended to use the template to
check that the hole is centered in the mount. Failure to confirm the proper location of the hole may lead to
interference of the shock absorber by the bump-stop bracket.
22. Drill the lower control arms using a 17/32” drill bit and reinstall the torsion bar bracket on the lower control arm and
tighten the supplied 1/2” x 1 1/2” bolts, washers & nuts using a 3/4” wrench See Photo 18.
Photo 15
Photo 14 Photo 13
Cut Along Line
Removing
Completely
Photo 16
Photo 17 Photo 18