Rugged Ridge 4-Inch Lift Kit without Shocks, 97-02 Jeep Wrangler (TJ) User Manual

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9. 2

" Lifts: Reattach sway bar links to axle housing and

skip to step 10, unless purchased extended rear sway bar
end links.

4" Lifts: Assemble the rear extended sway bar links

by applying grease to the polyurethane bushings and
inserting them into each eye along with a sleeve . Install
using original bolts. (See picture #15, White arrow.)

10. Install new shocks (see picture #16), install tires and lower

rear to the ground. Now tighten the rear track bar bolts
on each end and also the new bolt in relocation bracket.
Thoroughly grease all zirc fittings in suspension links.

WARNING: On these Wrangler TJ Jeep models, only the

shock absorbers limit the extended position of the front
and rear suspension! The use of shocks other than those
supplied in this system, may cause coil disengagement,
adverse steering angles, brake hose failure, driveline
component failure, and/or other related component failure!
The use of other shocks will void your Rugged Ridge
warranty!

fINAL NOTES:

• Check clearance between inner side wall of tires and links.

It may be necessary to adjust steering stops (by adding 2-3
washers on bolt) to eliminate interference. (See picture #17)

• Check the transfer case shifter to see if it will move to 4L. If not,

the linkage will need adjusting as follows. Place the shifter in
4L, loosen adjustment bolt ("A" arrow in picture #18), and push
the linkage ("B" arrow in picture #18) forward until it stops. Now
retighten adjustment bolt. Check to be sure 4WD works properly.

• On 5 speed models, engage the clutch and check the

transmission shifter to see if it will go into 2nd gear. If not, the shifter housing on the floor will need
trimming. Remove center console, pull back carpet, remove the screws holding shifter boot to
floor and trim or grind floor board at arrow in picture #19 until sufficient clearance is obtained. Shift
through each gear to check clearance at this time. Now reinstall boot, carpet and console.

• Driveline vibrations can be caused from the removal or addition of the hardtop which changes the

rear vehicle weight, and the rear height, which affects the rear drive shaft pinion angle.

picture #17

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picture #18

picture #19

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