Rough Country 1272BOX4 - Manual (Page 9)

36. Install the supplied sway bar links as shown in Photo 28 using a 17mm wrench for the upper and 19mm for the
lower mount. Swivel end of link install in lower control arm. Tighten until bushings swell slightly.
37. Remove the stock torsion bar cross-member using a 21mm socket. See Photo 29.
38. To ease installation, install the factory torsion bars in the lower control arms and slide forward slightly. Locate new
torsion bar drop bracket over the factory rivets on the side of the frame rail and clamp in place. Using the bracket as
a guide, mark hole. Remove the bracket and drill holes using a 17/32” drill bit. See Photo 30.
39. Install the supplied bushings /sleeves in the bracket and install the torsion bar cross-member drop bracket with the
supplied 1/2” x 1 1/2” bolts & nuts. (4 bolts per side). Do not tighten at this time. See Photo 31.
40. Install the stock cross-member as shown in Photo 32 with factory hardware and using a 21mm wrench. Tighten
cross-member hardware using a 3/4” wrench.
41. Slide the torsion bars back into the cross-member with the stock torsion bar adjusters. Match mark made earlier to
properly clock the torsion bar adjuster and the torsion bar.
42. Using a torsion bar tool, load the torsion bars using the mark made earlier as a reference.
43. Locate the supplied front shock absorbers and assemble with bushings/sleeves. Install front shock part #658441 in
the factory lower location as shown in Photo 33 with factory hardware and using a 21mm wrench. Install the shock
in the upper mount with supplied stem bushings, cup washers & nuts using a 9/16” wrench.
44. Install the tires and wheels and jack up the vehicle to remove the jack stands. Lower the vehicle to the ground.
45. Tighten control arm hardware using a 18mm & 24mm wrench.
Photo 28 Photo 29
Photo 31
Photo 32
Photo 30
Photo 33
Install sway bar link Remove the torsion bar cross-member
Drill the frame rail Install torsion bar cross-member brackets
Install the stock cross-member on brackets Install shock absorbers