Rough Country 609S - Manual

JEEP JK 3 1/2” SUSPENSION KIT
W/ ROUGH COUNTRY N2.0 SHOCK ABSORBERS
Thank you for choosing Rough Country for your suspension needs.
Please read instructions before beginning installation. Check the kit hardware against the parts list. Be sure you have all
needed parts and know where they go. Also please review tools needed list and make sure you have needed tools.
PRODUCT USE INFORMATION
Rough Country Suspension products are intended to improve off road performance. Modifying your vehicle for off road
use may result a vehicle in the vehicle handling differently than a factory equipped vehicle. Avoid situations where a side
rollover may occur. Seat belts and shoulder harnesses should be worn at all times.
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.
This 3 1/2” suspension system was developed using a 35X12.50X17 tire with 4.5” to 4.75” of back spacing on aftermar-
ket wheels. Stock wheels can be used with this kit with up to a 35x12.5 tire, but different tire manufactures designs may
result in a tire width that could result in contact with the lower control arm and/or front sway bar link in a sharp turn.
Please consult with your tire and wheel expert before purchasing. Stock Wheels can be used with the addition of a 1 1/2”
wheel spacer.
If questions exist we will be happy to answer any questions concerning the design, function, and correct
use of our products by calling 1-800-222-7023.
IMPORTANT NOTES : Upon completing the install of this kit the draglink must be adjusted to center the steering
wheel BEFORE the vehicle is driven. Failure to do so will cause the Vehicle Stability Program to not function
properly , odd vehicle handling, and poor performance.
On 07-11 Automatic equipped vehicles; due to use of an oversize driveshaft from the factory and inade-
quate factory clearance it may be possible for the front driveshaft to come in contact with the automatic trans-
mission pan
tearing the factory boot and rubbing on the shaft . Generally this occurs during heavy articulation
when front sway bar links are disconnected and longer shocks are installed. If this is found to occur, the proper
procedure would be to replace the oversize factory shaft with an aftermarket smaller diameter shaft to increase
clearance between the transmission and front driveshaft. Rough Country does offer this driveshaft if needed.
Also on 2012 Models, additional exhaust modification on the passenger side crossover pipe will be required for
adequate clearance on the front driveshaft.
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 vehi-
cle of its unique handling characteristics.
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GRD-5 GRD-8
5/16” 15 ft/lbs 20 ft/lbs
3/8” 30 ft/lbs 35 ft/lbs
7/16” 45 ft/lbs 60 ft/lbs
1/2” 65 ft/lbs 90 ft/lbs
9/16” 95 ft/lbs 130 ft/lbs
5/8” 135 ft/lbs 175 ft/lbs
3/4” 185 ft/lbs 280 ft/lbs
Metric (Grade) 8.8 10.9 12.9
14MM 85ft/lbs 120ft/lb. 145ft/lbs
Torque Specifications
Jack
Jack Stand
13/32” Drill Bit
Drill
Pitman arm puller
WD-40
3/8” Drill Bit 21mm Socket
21mm Wrench
7/16” Wrench
9/16” Wrench
9/16” Socket
Tools Needed:
10mm Wrench
14mm Wrench
16mm Wrench
18mm Wrench
18mm Socket
19mm Wrench
19mm Deep Well Socket
7/8” Wrench
13/16” Socket