Rough Country 481.20 - Manual (Page 2)

FRONT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. The tools needed , and parts for this installation are on the front cover. Make sure you have all of the proper tools
and an understanding of these directions before you proceed.
2. Place the truck on a clean level surface and set the parking brake. Chock the rear wheels and using a floor jack
raise the front of the truck and support the frame rails with approved jack stands. NEVER WORK UNDER AN UN-
SUPPORTED VEHICLE, Using a 7/8 deep well socket remove the front wheels.
3. Using a 18mm and 13mm socket, remove the front bumper. Using a clip tool or a large flat head screwdriver, discon-
nect the rubber valance panel from underneath the front bumper. Disconnect the block heater plug from the bumper.
(if equipped).
4. Using a 21mm socket, remove front crash bar. ( if equipped).
5. Using a 30mm socket, unbolt the track rod from the frame mount and let the bar hang. Using a 15mm wrench, unbolt
the track rod bracket from the frame
6. Using a 18mm socket and 15mm wrench, remove the sway bar links from the sway bar, and the frame mounts on
the frame rail.
7. Using a 18mm socket and wrench, remove the factory shock absorbers.
8. Leaf spring removal is done one side at a time starting with the drivers side. Position the floor jack under the driver
side knuckle. Slightly load the jack so that it supports, not raises the axle. Make sure the frame rails are still secure
on the frame stands.
9. Using a 22mm socket, remove the leaf spring u-bolts that secure the spring to the axle. Now remove the spring
plate/ shock plate and the bottom u-bolt cradle. See PHOTO 1
10. Using a 21mm and a 24mm wrench, remove the spring shackle bolt and swing the shackle back away from the
spring. See PHOTO 2
11. Using a 15mm socket remove the front spring hanger to allow the spring bolt to come out.
12. Using a 24mm socket and wrench, unbolt the spring’s front eye from the hanger, then lower the jack enough to allow
the spring to be removed. See PHOTO 3.
13. Install the new springs, with the double wrap end towards the front of the truck. Insert the spring from the front of the
vehicle and position the front spring eye in the spring hanger and install the factory bolt from the inside facing out-
ward. Install the factory nut, do not tighten at this time. Using a 15mm socket re-install the spring hanger. See
PHOTO 4.
Photo 1 Photo 2
Photo 3 Photo 4