Rough Country 481.20 - Manual (Page 5)

29. Attach the drag link stud to the pitman arm. Torque nut to factory specs, and install cotter pin. Check for adequate
linkage clearances while turning steering wheel full lock in both positions.
30. Install front tires and tighten lug nuts to factory specs, using a 7/8 deep well socket.
31. Install the front bumper assembly using stock hardware. Plug in the block heater plug. (If applicable).
32. Raise the vehicle and remove the jack stands. Lower the vehicle to the ground so the suspension is supporting the
full weight of the vehicle. Torque the following: axle to spring u-bolts to 99ft/lbs. Front leaf springs rear shackle eye
to 185 ft/lbs. Front leaf spring front eye to 259 ft/lbs, 5/8” track bar eye bolt upper end to 112 ft/lbs, or factory track
bar eye bolt upper end to 129 ft/lbs.
REAR INSTALLATION
1. Chock front wheels and jack up the rear of the vehicle.
Secure with jack stands on the frame rail.
2. Place a floor jack under the rear differential on the rear
axle. Using a 18mm socket and wrench, remove the
stock shock absorbers as shown in Photo 1. Retain the
stock hardware for reuse.
3. Remove the e-brake cable mount from the upper spring
plate using a 10mm wrench. See Photo 2. Retain the
stock hardware.
4. Using a 24mm socket, remove the stock u-bolts as
shown in Photo 3. Using the floor jack, lower the axle
assembly to allow for lifted block installation.
5. Discard the factory block, if so equipped and install the Rough Country block in between the leaf spring and axle with
the short end of the block to the front of the truck. See Photo 4.
6. Jack up the axle and align the pins in the blocks and axle seat. Secure with new u-bolts and torque evenly to 85 ft/
lbs. See Photo 5.
Photo 1
Photo 2 Photo 3
Photo 4 Photo 5