ROUGH COUNTRY FORD 2021-22 Bronco Front Strut Installation Guide
- June 13, 2024
- Rough Country
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ROUGH COUNTRY FORD 2021-22 Bronco Front Strut
Product Information
The product being referred to in these instructions is the FORD 2021-22 Bronco Front Strut. It is manufactured by Rough Country, a trusted brand for vehicle accessories and parts. This front strut is designed to improve the performance and handling of the Bronco by providing enhanced stability and control.
Product Usage Instructions
- Preparation: Before starting the installation process, it is recommended to have a certified technician perform the installation. They should have professional knowledge of disassembly/reassembly procedures and post-installation checks to ensure the vehicle’s integrity and safety.
- Safety: Due to the increased height of the vehicle with the installed front strut, it is important to wear seat belts and shoulder harnesses at all times to reduce the risk of rollover. Avoid situations where a side rollover may occur.
- Tire Considerations: It should be noted that braking performance and capability may be decreased when using larger/heavier tires and wheels. Drivers should take this into consideration while driving with the front strut installed.
- Modification: It is advised not to add, alter, or fabricate any factory or aftermarket parts to increase the vehicle’s height beyond the intended height of the Rough Country front strut. Mixing different component brands is also not recommended.
- Decal Installation: Any vehicle equipped with the Rough Country front strut should have a Warning to Driver decal installed on the inside of the windshield or on the vehicle’s dash. This decal serves as a constant reminder of the vehicle’s unique handling characteristics.
Installation Instructions
- Jack up the front of the vehicle and securely place it on jack stands. Remove the front wheels.
- Using a 15mm socket, remove the skid plates. Also, unplug the rack and pinion.
- Using a 21mm socket/wrench, remove the tie rod end. If necessary, strike the knuckle with a hammer to release the tie rod end. Refer to Photo 1 and Photo 2 for visual guidance.
- Using a 10mm socket/wrench, detach the ABS wire and brake line from the knuckle. See Photo 3 for reference.
- Remove the upper ball joint by using an 18mm socket/wrench. If needed, strike the knuckle with a hammer to release the upper ball joint. Consult Photo 4 for visual assistance.
- Using a 21mm socket/wrench, remove the lower sway bar nut. See Photo 5 for reference.
- Using an 18mm socket/wrench, remove the lower strut bolts. Review Photo 6 for visual guidance.
Note: The text extract provided does not include complete installation instructions. For a full and accurate installation process, please refer to the official user manual or contact Rough Country for assistance.
Strut Install
FORD 2021-22 Bronco Front Strut Install
- Thank you for choosing Rough Country for all your vehicle needs.
- Rough Country recommends a certified technician install this system.
- In addition to these instructions, professional knowledge of disassembly/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 the instructions before beginning installation. Check the kit hardware against the parts list. Be sure you have all the needed parts and know where they go. Also please review the tools needed list and make sure you have the needed tools.
- If a question exists, please call us at @1-800-222-7023. We will be happy to answer any questions concerning this product.
- Check all fasteners for proper torque. Check to ensure adequate clearance between all components. Periodically check all hardware for tightness.
PRODUCT USE INFORMATION
WARNING: The taller a vehicle is, the easier it will roll. 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.
WARNING: Generally, braking performance and capability are decreased when
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 questions exist we
will be happy to answer them concerning the design, function, and correct use
of our products.
NOTICE: 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.
Kit Contents:
- Front Struts x2
Tools Needed
- 10mm Socket/Wrench
- 15mm Socket/Wrench
- 17mm Socket/Wrench
- 18mm Socket/Wrench
- 19mm Socket/Wrench
- 21mm Socket/Wrench
Hardware Included
- 12-1.75 x 80mm Bolts x4
- 12mm Lock Nuts x4
- 12mm Flat Washers x4
- 10mm-1.5 Flange Lock Nuts x6
Torque Specs
Size /Grade 5 /Grade 8 /Size /Class 8.8 /Class 10.9
- 5/16” /15 ft/lbs /20ft/lbs /6MM /5ft/lbs /9ft/lbs
- 3/8” /30 ft/lbs /35ft/lbs /8MM /18ft/lbs /23ft/lbs
- 7/16” /45 ft/lbs /60ft/lbs /10MM /32ft/lbs /45ft/lbs
- 1/2” /65 ft/lbs /90ft/lbs /12MM /55ft/lbs /75ft/lbs
- 9/16” /95 ft/lbs /130ft/lbs /14MM /85ft/lbs /120ft/lbs
- 5/8” /135ft/lbs /175ft/lbs /16MM /130ft/lbs /165ft/lbs
- 3/4” /185ft/lbs /280ft/lbs /18MM /170ft/lbs /240ft/lbs
FRONT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
- Jack up the front of the vehicle and place it on the jack stands. Remove the front wheels.
- Remove the skid plates using a 15mm socket and unplug the rack and pinion.
- Remove the tie rod end using a 21mm socket/wrench. Strike the knuckle with a hammer if needed to remove the tie rod end. See Photo 1 and Photo 2.
- Remove the ABS wire and brake line from the knuckle using a 10mm socket/wrench. See Photo 3.
- Remove the upper ball joint just using an 18mm socket/wrench. Strike the knuckle with a hammer if needed. See Photo 4.
- Remove the lower sway bar nut using a 21mm socket/wrench. See Photo 5.
- Remove the lower strut bolts using an 18mm socket/wrench. See Photo 6.
- Remove the upper strut nuts using a 15mm socket/wrench. See Photo 7.
- Remove the axle nut using a 36mm socket/wrench. Strike with a hammer to loosen it if needed. See Photo 8.
- Remove the OE strut from the vehicle. See Photo 9.
- Install the new RC strut using the 10mm hardware and 17mm socket/wrench. See Photo 10.
- Secure lower strut using the supplied 12mm hardware and an 18mm and 19mm socket/wrench. See Photo 11.
- Reinstall stock hardware in reverse order. See Photo 12.
- Put on the wheels and lower.
By purchasing any item sold by Rough Country, LLC, the buyer expressly warrants that he/she is in compliance with all applicable, State, and Local laws and regulations regarding the purchase, ownership, and use of the item. It shall be the buyer’s responsibility to comply with all Federal, State, and Local laws governing the sales of any items listed, illustrated, or sold. The buyer expressly agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Rough Country, LLC for all claims resulting directly or indirectly from the purchase, ownership, or use of the items.
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