Rough Country 9268 - Manual

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Rough Country recommends this system be installed by a certified technician. In addition to these instructions, professional
knowledge of disassemble/reassembly procedures as well as post installation checks must be known. Attempts to install this
system without this knowledge and expertise may jeopardize the integrity and/or operating safety of the vehicle.
Please read instructions before beginning installation. Be sure you have all needed parts and know where they go.
With the installation of all lift kits and larger tires it is important to check the condition of your steering stabilizer. If the
stabilizer is worn or is leaking it should be replaced. Steering stabilizers are designed to restrain “bump steering” and front end
vibration, giving added life to tires, ball joints, and other steering components. A multiple stabilizer kit is recommended for
vehicles equipped with a snow plow, winch, or larger tires
PRODUCT USE INFORMATION
As a general rule, the taller a vehicle is, the easier it will roll. Offset, as much as possible, what is lost in rollover resistance by
increasing tire track width. In other words, go "wide" as you go "tall". Many sportsmen remove their mud tires after hunting
season and install ones more appropriate for street driving; always use as wide a tire and wheel combination as possible to
enhance vehicle stability.
We strongly recommend, because of rollover possibility, that seat belts and shoulder harnesses should be worn at all times.
Avoid situations where a side rollover may occur
Generally, braking performance and capability are decreased when significantly larger/heavier tires and wheels are used. Take
this into consideration while driving.
Do not add, alter, or fabricate any factory or after-market parts to increase vehicle height over the intended height of the Rough
Country product purchased. Mixing component brands is not recommended.
Rough Country makes no claims regarding lifting devices and excludes any and all implied claims. We will not be responsible
for any product that is altered.
If question exist we will be happy to answer any questions concerning the design, function, and correct use of our products.
NOTICE TO DEALER AND VEHICLE OWNER
Any vehicle equipped with any Rough Country product should have a “Warning to Driver” decal installed on the inside of the
windshield or on the vehicle’s dash. The decal should act as a constant reminder for whoever is operating the vehicle of its
unique handling characteristics.
INSTALLING DEALER - it is your responsibility to install the warning decal and forward these installation instructions on to
the vehicle owner for review. These instructions should be kept in the vehicle for its service
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Jack up the vehicle and support the vehicle with jack stands. Be sure to put jack
stands on the frame rail.
2. Starting on the drivers side of the vehicle, support the lower a-arm with a floor
jack. Remove the front tires, shocks and sway bar links. See Photo #1.
3. Remove the cotter pin and nut from the upper ball joint. Using a ball joint
separator, separate the ball joint from the spindle. Slowly lower the control arm
down to release the coil spring. Use caution when lowering the jack. Do not over
stretch or pull the brake line. It may be necessary to remove the brake line from
the lower control arm to allow for coil removal. See Photo #2.
4. Note the positioning of the stock coil spring on the lower mount. Remove the coil
spring.
Photo #1
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97-03 F150 2WD 2” COIL SPRINGS