Rough Country 234N2 - Manual (Page 8)

POST INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Check all fasteners for proper torque. Check to ensure for adequate clearance between all rotating, mobile, fixed,
and heated members. Verify clearance between brake lines. Check steering gear for clearance. Test and inspect
brake system.
2. On some vehicles the front lower skirting will need to be trimmed if using certain wheel /tire combinations and with
heavy offset wheels. Trim only as needed.
3. Have a qualified alignment center align the vehicle immediately. Realign to factory specifications. Have headlights
adjusted to proper settings.
6. Perform head light check and adjustment to proper settings.
7. Check and retighten wheels at 50 miles and again at 500 miles.
8. All kit components must be retightened at 500 miles and then every three thousand miles after installation. Periodi-
cally check all hardware for tightness.
9. Install “Warning to Driver” decal on sun visor.
Note: Installation of larger tires will require speedometer recalibration.
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 1.
5. 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 2.
6. 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 # 658727with the factory
bolts and nuts using a 21mm wrench. See Photo 3.
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 1
Photo 3
Photo 2
INSTALL THE BLOCK ON THE AXLE INSTALL THE U-BOLTS
INSTALL THE SHOCK