ROUGH COUNTRY 921334000A 6 Inch 2019-22 RAM 1500 2wd 4wd 6 Inch LIFT KIT Instructions

ROUGH COUNTRY 921334000A 6 Inch 2019-22 RAM 1500 2wd 4wd 6 Inch LIFT KIT

Product Information

• Product Name: 2019-22 RAM 1500 2wd/4wd 6 LIFT KIT
• Product Code: 921334000A
• Manufacturer: Rough Country

Product Usage Instructions

1. Before beginning installation, read the instructions carefully.
2. Check the kit hardware against the kit contents list to ensure you have all the necessary parts.
3. Review the tools needed list and make sure you have the required tools for installation.
4. It is recommended to have a certified technician install this system. They should have professional knowledge of disassembly/reassembly procedures and post-installation checks.
5. Do not attempt to install this system without proper knowledge and expertise, as it may jeopardize the integrity and safety of the vehicle.
6. Braking performance and capability may be decreased when using larger/heavier tires and wheels. Take this into consideration while driving.
7. Do not add, alter, or fabricate any factory or aftermarket parts to increase vehicle height beyond the intended height of the River Country product purchased.
8. Avoid situations where a side rollover may occur.
9. Mixing component brands is not recommended.
10. Always wear seat belts and shoulder harnesses while driving.
11. Trial fit the tire/wheel combination to ensure there are no clearance problems.
12. This lift kit is not recommended for AWD (All-wheel drive)Models.
13. TRX models will achieve approximately 1″ of additional lift, but this lift is not recommended for use on TRX models due to possible CV shaft vibration caused by the additional lift.
14. Follow the torque specifications provided for different sizes and grades of fasteners.
15. Keep these installation instructions in the vehicle for its service life.

Torque Specs:

Kit Boxes for Kits Without Factory 22 Wheels:

• 33430A (6 Kit w/ N3 Rr Shocks): 334BOX1, 334BOX2, 33430BOX1,
• 33430BOX2, 33430BOX3, 23291
• 31630 (6 2wd Kit w/ N3 Rr Shocks): 31630BOX1, 334BOX2,
• 33430BOX1, 33430BOX2, 33430BOX3, 23291
• 33431 (6 Kit w/ N3 Struts, N3 Rr Shocks, & Dual Rate Rear
• Coil Springs): 334BOX1, 33430BOX1, 33430BOX2, 33430BOX3, 9413, 23291, 649062 x 2

Notice to Dealer and Vehicle Owner:

Installing Dealer – It is your responsibility to install the warning decal and forward these installation instructions to the vehicle owner for review. These instructions should be kept in the vehicle for its service life.

Thank you for choosing Rough Country for all your suspension 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 kit contents 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 tools needed to install the kit.

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 kit contents 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 tools needed to install the kit.

WARNING

This 6” suspension system was developed using a 35 X 12.5 tire with aftermarket wheels. 20” wheels with 5 1/2” back space. This kit will not work with wheels smaller than 20”. As with any tire and wheel combination, it is recommended to trial-fit the tire/wheel to ensure there are no clearance problems.

NOTICE

Trucks with 22”XL factory wheels will use the 339/317 series kit numbers. This is noted on the wheel and tire information sticker in the driver-side front door jamb.

NOTICE

Please note, this lift kit is not recommended for AWD (All Wheel Drive) Models. TRX models will achieve approximately 1″ of additional lift. This lift is not recommended for use on the TRX models due to possible CV shaft vibration caused by the additional lift.

NOTICE

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. By purchasing any item sold by Rough Country, LLC, the buyer expressly warrants that he/she is in compliance with all applicable Federal, 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 harm-less Rough Country, LLC for all claims resulting directly or indirectly from the purchase, ownership, or use of the items.
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 life.

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

Kit Boxes for Kits Without Factory 22” Wheels

33430A (6” Kit w/ N3 Rr Shocks):

• 334BOX1
• 334BOX2
• 33430BOX1
• 33430BOX2
• 33430BOX3
• 23291

33430A (6” Kit w/ N3 Rr Shocks):

• 334BOX1
• 334BOX2
• 33430BOX1
• 33430BOX2
• 33430BOX3
• 23291

33430A (6” Kit w/ N3 Rr Shocks):

• 334BOX1
• 334BOX2
• 33430BOX1
• 33430BOX2
• 33430BOX3
• 23291

33450 (6” Kit w/ Fr & RR Vertex Shocks & Dual Rate Rear Coil Springs):

• 334BOX1
• 33430BOX1
• 33430BOX2
• 33430BOX3
• 9413
• 680021L x1
• 680021R x1
• 690021 x 2

33470 (6” Kit w/ V2 Rr Shocks):

• 334BOX1
• 334BOX2
• 33430BOX1
• 33430BOX2
• 33430BOX3
• 760815

33471 (6” Kit w/ N3 Struts,V2 Rr Shocks, & Dual Rate Rear Coil Springs):

• 334BOX1
• 33430BOX1
• 33430BOX2
• 33430BOX3
• 9413
• 649062 x 2
• 760815

33457 (6” Kit w/ Vertex Coil overs, V2 Rr Shocks, & Dual Rate Rear Coil Springs):

• 334BOX1
• 33430BOX1
• 33430BOX2
• 33430BOX3
• 9413
• 680021L x1
• 680021R x1
• 760815

Tools Needed:

WD- 40| 16mm Socket / Wrench
Loc- Tite| 17mm Socket / Wrench
Reciprocating Saw| 18mm Socket / Wrench
Hammer| 19mm Socket / Wrench
Dead Blow Hammer| 21mm Socket / Wrench
T30 Torx head bit| 22mm Socket / Wrench
5mm Allen Wrench| 24mm Socket / Wrench
8mm Socket / Wrench| 35mm Socket
10mm Socket / Wrench| 1 1/16” Socket
13mm Socket / Wrench| Torque Wrench
14mm Socket / Wrench|
15mm Socket / Wrench|

Kit Boxes for Kits With Factory 22” Wheels

33930A (6” Kit w/ N3 Rr Shocks):

• 334BOX1
• 334BOX2
• 33430BOX1
• 33930BOX2
• 33930BOX3
• 23291

33931 (6” Kit w/ N3 Struts, N3 Rr Shocks, & Dual Rate Rear Coil Springs):

• 334BOX1
• 33430BOX1
• 33930BOX2
• 33930BOX3
• 9413
• 23291
• 649062 x 2

33950 (6” Kit w/ Fr & RR Vertex Shocks & Dual Rate Rear Coil Springs):

• 334BOX1
• 33430BOX1
• 33930BOX2
• 33930BOX3
• 9413
• 680021L x1
• 680021R x1
• 690021 x 2

33970 (6” Kit w/ V2 Rr Shocks):

• 334BOX1
• 334BOX2
• 33430BOX1
• 33930BOX2
• 33930BOX3
• 760815

33970 (6” Kit w/ V2 Rr Shocks):

• 334BOX1
• 334BOX2
• 33430BOX1
• 33930BOX2
• 33930BOX3
• 760815

33957 (6” Kit w/ Vertex Coil overs, V2 Rr Shocks, & Dual Rate Rear Coil Springs):

• 334BOX1
• 33430BOX1
• 33930BOX2
• 33930BOX3
• 9413
• 680021L x1
• 680021R x1
• 760815

31730 (6” 2wd Kit w/ N3 Rr Shocks):

• 31630BOX1
• 334BOX2
• 33430BOX1
• 33930BOX2
• 33930BOX3
• 23291

Tools Needed:

WD- 40| 16mm Socket / Wrench
Loc- Tite| 17mm Socket / Wrench
Reciprocating Saw| 18mm Socket / Wrench
Hammer| 19mm Socket / Wrench
Dead Blow Hammer| 21mm Socket / Wrench
T30 Torx head bit| 22mm Socket / Wrench
5mm Allen Wrench| 24mm Socket / Wrench
8mm Socket / Wrench| 35mm Socket
10mm Socket / Wrench| 1 1/16” Socket
13mm Socket / Wrench| Torque Wrench
14mm Socket / Wrench|
15mm Socket / Wrench|

• 1329BOX4-Rear Coil Spring Spacers
  2-Rr Coil Spacers
  2-Rr Coil Spacer Washers
  1-1329BAG7
  9413-Rear Coil Springs (Only in Strut and Vertex Kits)
  2-Rr Coil Springs
  23291-
  2-Rear N3 Shocks
  69062-
  1-N3 Strut
  760815-
  2-V2 Rear Shocks
  Vertex Shocks-
  680021L x1
  680021R x1
  690021 x 233430Box1 Containing:

• 1-Fr Cross-member

• 1-Rr Cross-member

• 33430Box2 Containing:

• 1-Dr Knuckle

• 33430Box3 Containing:

• 1-Pass Knuckle

• 334Box1 Containing:

• 1-33430BAG2

• 1-33430BAG5

• 1-33430BAG6

• 1-31630BAG1

• 1-Dr Fr Sway Bar Drop

• 1-Pass Fr Sway Bar Drop

• 1-Rr Track Bar Bracket

• 1-Dr Rr UCA Bracket

• 1-Pass Rr UCA Bracket

• 1-Skid Plate

• 1-Driveshaft Spacer

• 2-Rr Sway Links

• 1-Pass Fr Diff Bracket

• 1-Dr Rr Diff Bracket

• 1-Dr Fr Diff Bracket

• 2-Tie Rod Ends

• 2-Rr Bump Stop Extensions

• 31630Box1 Containing (2wd Kits):

• 1-33430BAG2

• 1-33430BAG5

• 1-33430BAG6

• 1-31630BAG1

• 1-Dr Fr Sway Bar Drop

• 1-Pass Fr Sway Bar Drop

• 1-Rr Track Bar Bracket

• 1-Dr Rr UCA Bracket

• 1-Pass Rr UCA Bracket

• 2-Rr Sway Links

• 2-Tie Rod Ends

• 2-Rr Bump Stop Extensions

• 334Box2 Containing:

• 1-10MMSTUDBAG-2

• 2-Strut Spacers

• 2-Pre Load Spacers

• 2-Rr Coil Spacers

• 2-Rr Coil Spacer Washers

• 1-1329BAG7

• 1-1329BAG7

1329BOX4-Rear Coil Spring Spacers

• 2-Rr Coil Spacers
• 2-Rr Coil Spacer Washers
• 1-1329BAG7
• 9413-Rear Coil Springs (Only in Strut and Vertex Kits)
• 2-Rr Coil Springs
• 23291-
• 2-Rear N3 Shocks
• 69062-
• 1-N3 Strut
• 760815-
• 2-V2 Rear Shocks
• Vertex Shocks-
• 680021L x1
• 680021R x1
• 690021 x 2

Instructions:

• 1-921334000
• 1-921338000-Air Ride Models
• 33430BAG2 Containing
• For Front and Rear Cross-Members:
• 4-18mm x 150mm Bolt
• 4-18mm Lock Nut
• 8-Square Washers
• 33430BAG7 Containing (4wd Kits):
• For Rear Upper Driver Diff Mount:
• 3-12mm x 45mm Bolts
• 3-Flat Washers
• 3-12mm Flange Lock Nuts
• For Front Upper Driver Diff Mount:
• 2-12mm x 45mm Bolts
• 2-Flat Washers
• 2-12mm Flange Lock Nuts
• For Passenger Side Diff Mount:
• 2-12mm x 45mm Bolts
• 2-12mm Flange Lock Nuts
• 2-Flat Washers
• 2-Wire Ties
• For Drive Shaft Spacer:
• 4-12mm x 45mm Bolts
• 4-Flat Washers
• For Front Skid Plate:
• 4-3/8” x 1” Bolts
• 4-Flat Washers
• 2-3/8” Lock Nuts
• For Front Brake Line Brackets:
• 4-5/16” x 1” Bolts
• 4-5/16” Flange Lock Nuts
• 4-5/16” Flat Washers
• 2-3/8” Flat Washers
• 2-Wire Ties
• For Front Sway Bar Links:
• 4-3/8” x 1.25” Bolts
• 4-3/8” Lock Nuts
• 8-Flat Washers
• 31630BAG1 Containing (2wd Kits):
• For Front Brake Line Brackets:
• 4-5/16” x 1” Bolts
• 4-5/16” Flange Lock Nuts
• 4-5/16” Flat Washers
• 2-3/8” Flat Washers
• 2-Wire Ties
• For Front Sway Bar Links:
• 4-3/8” x 1.25” Bolts
• 4-3/8” Lock Nuts
• 8-Flat Washers

10MMStudBag-2:

• For Front Strut Spacer:
• 1-1/2” Jam Nut
• 1-10mm Nut
• 6-10mm Stud
• 6-10mm Flange Nuts
• 33430BAG6 Containing:
• 2-Fr Brake Line Brackets
• 2-UCA Bracket Sleeves
• 1-Track Bar Bracket Flag Nut
• 1-Dr Rr Brake Line Bracket 1-Pass Rr Brake Line Bracket
• For Rear Control Arm Brackets:
• 2-5/8” x 4.5” Bolts
• 2-5/8” Lock Nuts
• 4-5/8” Flat Washers
• 8-3/8” x 1.25” Bolts
• 16-3/8” Flat Washers
• 8-3/8” Lock Nuts
• For Rear Brake Line Brackets:
• 2-5/16” x 3/4” Bolts
• 2-5/16” Flange Lock Nuts
• For Rear Sway Links:
• 2-12mm x 65mm Bolts
• 2-12mm Flange Lock Nuts
• 2-Flat Washers
• 33430BAG5 Containing:
• For Rear Track Rod Bracket:
• 1-7/16” x 1.25” Bolt
• 1-7/16” Flat Washer
• 1-7/16” Lock Nut
• 1-14mm x 80mm Bolt
• 1-14mm Nylock Nut
• 2-Flat Washer
• 1-1/2” x 1.5” Bolt
• 1-1/2” Flat Washer
• 1-1/2” Lock Washer
• For Rear Bump Stops:
• 2-3/8” x 1” Bolts
• 2-3/8” Flat Washers
• 2-Flag Nuts
• 2-5/16” x 1” Bolts
• 2-5/16” Flat Washers
• 2-5/16” Flange Lock Nuts
• 2-3/8” Lock Washers

KIT CONTENTS

4wd Kit

Thank You for choosing Rough Country for your off-road needs!!!

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Chock the rear wheels of the vehicle and raise the front of the vehicle using a floor jack.
2. Support the vehicle with jack stands.
3. Remove the wheel using 22mm socket.
4. 2wd models skip to the next step. Using a 36mm socket, remove the axle nut. Retain hardware. See Photo 1.
5. Using a 21mm wrench, remove the tie rod end from the knuckle. Retain hardware. See Photo 2.
6. Using a 21mm socket, remove the brake caliper hardware. Retain hardware. See Photo 3.
7. Remove the brake caliper, do not hang by the brake line. See Photo 4.
8. Using a T30, remove the brake rotor bolt. Retain hardware. See Photo 5.
9. Remove the brake rotor and place out of the way. Retain for reuse. See Photo 6.
10. Using a 5mm Allen, remove the ABS sensor from the hub. Retain hardware. See Photo 7.
11. Unclip the ABS wire from the clip on the knuckle. See Photo 8.
12. Using a 21mm wrench, loosen the upper ball joint nut. Do not remove. See Photo 9.
13. Using a hammer, strike the knuckle at the upper ball joint to release the taper. See Photo 10.
14. Using a 24mm wrench, loosen the lower ball joint nut. Do not remove. See Photo 11.
15. Using a hammer, strike the knuckle at the upper ball joint to release the taper. See Photo 12.
16. Remove the knuckle from the vehicle. See Photo 13.
17. Using an 18mm socket, remove the sway bar link nut from under the lower control arm. Retain hardware. See Photo 14.
18. Using a 24mm wrench and 21mm socket, remove the lower strut hardware. Retain hardware. See Photo 15.
19. Using 24mm wrenches, loosen the lower control arm cam bolts and let the lower control arm swing down. See Photo 16.
20. Using a 16mm wrench, remove the (3) upper strut nuts. Retain hardware. See Photo 17.
21. Remove the strut from the vehicle. See Photo 18.
22. Remove the lower control arm. Retain hardware. See Photo 19.
23. 2wd models skip to the next step. Remove the passenger side CV axle. See Photo 20.
24. Using a 15mm socket, remove the factory sway bar hardware. Retain hardware. See Photo 21.
25. Remove the sway bar and sway links from the vehicle. See Photo 22.
26. Using a 15mm wrench and an 18mm socket, remove the (4) bolts holding the rear crossmember. See Photo 23.
27. Remove the rear cross member from the vehicle. See Photo 24.
28. 2wd models skip to step 52. Unplug the diff actuator on the pass side of the differential. See Photo 25.
29. Using a 15mm socket, remove the front driveshaft from the front diff. See Photo 26.
30. Support the front diff using a jack or jack stand.
31. Using an 18mm wrench, remove the (2) bolts from the top of the diff. Retain hardware. See Photo 27.
32. Using an 18mm socket, remove the (3) bolts from the rear of the diff. Retain hardware. See Photo 28.
33. Using an 18mm wrench, remove the (2) bolts from the pass side of the diff. Retain hardware. See Photo 29.
34. Remove the front differential from the vehicle. See Photo 30.
35. On the front side of the driver rear cross member mount, measure 1” from the cam tab and mark. See Photo 31.
36. Using a reciprocating saw, cut the cross member mount off using the mark made in step 35. Sand and paint cut edges to prevent rust.
37. On the front side of the driver rear cross member mount, measure down 1.5” from the cam bolt hole and cut the in-side corner off. Sand and paint cut edges to prevent rust. See Photo 32.
38. On the front side of the pass rear crossmember mount, measure down 1.5” from the cam bolt hole and mark. Also, mark a line straight down from the inner cam tab, creating a triangle. See Photo 33.
39. Using a cutoff wheel, cut along the marks made in step 38. This is done for clearance of the supplied rear cross-member. Check the clearance by placing the supplied rear crossmember in the factory control arm pockets. Sand and paint cut edges to prevent rust See Photos 34 & 35.
40. Install the supplied driver rear diff bracket using the factory hardware. Torque to 78 ft-lbs. using an 18mm socket. See Photo 36.
41. Install the supplied pass-side front diff bracket, with the factory wire clip, using the factory hardware. Torque to 78 ft-lbs. using an 18mm socket. See Photo 37.
42. Install the supplied dr side front diff bracket using the factory hardware. Torque to 78 ft-lbs. using an 18mm socket. See Photo 38.
43. Raise the differential up to the vehicle.
44. Attach the rear mounting bracket using the supplied 12mm x 45mm bolts, washers, and flange lock nuts (33430BAG7). Do not tighten at this time. See Photo 39.
45. Attach the front driver-side mount to the diff using the supplied 12mm x 45mm bolts, washers, and flange lock nuts (33430BAG7). Do not tighten at this time. See Photo 40.
46. Attach the front pass bracket to the diff using the supplied 12mm x 45mm bolts, washers, and flange lock nuts (33430BAG7). See Photo 41.
47. Torque all differential hardware to 55ft/lbs using an 18mm socket and 19mm wrench.
48. Plug in the diff actuator. See Photo 42.
49. Wire tie the diff actuator wiring harness to the clip on the pass front diff drop bracket. See Photo 43.
50. Measure over 3/4” and trim this plastic shield for driveshaft clearance. See Photo 44.
51. Install the supplied driveshaft spacer and the driveshaft using the supplied 12mm x 45mm grade 10.9 bolts and washers (33430BAG7). Torque to 75ft/lbs using an 18mm socket. See Photo 45.
52. Install the supplied rear crossmember using the supplied 18mm x 150mm bolts (33430BAG2) with the square wash-ers (thin goes in front & thick goes in the back of the crossmember). See Photo 46.
53. Install the supplied sway bar drop brackets on the crossmember bolts, using the supplied 18mm nylock nuts (33430BAG2), and attach to the frame using the factory hardware. Do not tighten at this time. See Photo 47.
54. Install the supplied front crossmember using the supplied 18mm x 150mm bolts, square washers, and nylock nuts (33430BAG2). Do not tighten at this time. See Photo 48.
55. Install the lower control arms using the factory cam bolts. See Photo 49.
56. Torque the upper crossmember bolts to 170ft/lbs using a 27mm socket and wrench. See Photo 50.
57. Torque the sway bar drop bolts to 35 ft-lbs. using a 15mm socket. See Photo 51.
58. 2wd models skip to step 60. Install the supplied skid plate on the rear crossmember using the supplied 3/8” x 1” bolts, washers, and flange lock nuts (33430BAG7). Torque to 30ft/lbs using a 9/16” socket and wrench. See Photo 52.
59. Install the supplied skid plate on the front crossmember using the supplied 3/8” x 1” bolts, washers, and flange lock nuts (33430BAG7). Torque to 30ft/lbs using a 9/16” socket and wrench. See Photo 53.
60. Mark the strut top orientation with the strut body before proceeding to the next steps.
61. Place the strut in a strut compressor and compress the strut. Using an 18mm socket on the strut nut and an 8mm socket on the strut shaft, remove the strut nut. Do not use an impact. See Photo 54.
62. Remove the top hat from the strut. See Photo 55.
63. Remove the plastic shock guard from the strut. See Photo 56.
64. Install the supplied preload spacer on top of the coil spring isolator. See Photo 57.
65. Place the plastic shock guard down through the pre-load spacer. See Photo 58.
66. Place the hat on the strut making sure to align the marks made in step 60. Compress the strut and install the strut nut. Torque to 35 ft-lbs. Do not use an impact on the strut. See Photo 59.
67. Place the supplied 10mm studs in the supplied strut spacer. Place the supplied 1/2” jam nut over a stud and then thread a supplied 10mm nut onto the stud (10MMSTUDBAG-1). Do not use an impact on the studs. See Photo 60.
68. Using a 17mm wrench, tighten the 10mm nut to pull the stud into the spacer. Do not use an impact. See Photo 61.
69. Install the assembled strut spacers on the struts using the factory hardware. Torque to 45 ft-lbs. using a 16mm wrench. See Photo 62.
70. Install the strut assembly into the vehicle, using the supplied 10mm hardware (10MMSTUDBAG-1) for the (3) upper studs. Do not tighten at this time. See Photo 63
71. Install the factory hardware into the lower mount. Do not tighten at this time. See Photo 64.
72. Torque the upper strut nuts to 35 ft-lbs. using a 17mm wrench. The lower hardware will be tightened once the front of the vehicle is on the ground.
73. 2wd models skip to next step. Install the pass side CV axle. See Photo 65.
74. Using a 21mm socket, remove the hub bolts. Retain hardware. See Photo 66.
75. Using a 13mm socket, remove the ABS wire bracket from the factory knuckle. Retain hardware. See Photo 67.
76. Remove the factory knuckle from the hub. See Photo 68.
77. Place the supplied lift knuckle on the factory hub using the factory hardware. Torque the hub bolts to 100 ft-lbs. us-ing a 21mm socket. See Photo 69.
78. Install the ABS wire bracket on the lift knuckle using the factory hardware. Torque to 18 ft-lbs. using a 13mm wrench. See Photo 70
79. Using a 13mm wrench, remove the factory brake line bolt. Retain hardware. See Photo 71.
80. Using a cutting wheel, carefully, cut a slot in the frame mounting hole. See Photo 72.
81. Carefully, remove the brake line from the frame mounting hole. See Photo 73.
82. Install the supplied brake line bracket (33430BAG6) using the factory hardware. Do not tighten at this time. Install the brake line in the lower hole. See Photo 74.
83. Install the supplied 5/16” x 1” bolts and 5/16” flat washer (33430BAG7, 2wd 31630AG1) through the 2nd hole from the top of the brake line bracket using the supplied 3/8” large washer and 5/16” flange nut (33430BAG7, 2wd 31630BAG1) on the backside. Do not tighten at this time. See Photo 75.
84. Install the supplied 5/16” x 1” bolt, 5/16” washers, and 5/16” flange lock nut (33430BAG7, 2wd 31630AG1) in the rear mounting hole, securing the brake line to the bracket. See Photo 75.
85. Torque the 5/16 hardware to 15 ft-lbs. using 1/2” socket/wrench. Torque the factory hardware to 15 ft-lbs. using a 13mm socket / wrench. See Photo 76.
86. Install the CV axle into the hub, if equipped, on the knuckle and knuckle on the lower ball joint. See Photo 77.
87. Using the stock nut, lower the upper control arm and attach the ball joint to the knuckle. See Photo 78.
88. Torque the upper ball joint to 40 ft-lbs. using a 21mm wrench. See Photo 79.
89. Torque the lower ball joint to 38 ft-lbs. using a 24mm socket. See Photo 80.
90. Reroute the ABS wire on the frame. See Photo 81.
91. Install the ABS sensor into the hub, use the factory hardware. Torque to 8 ft-lbs. using a 5mm Allen. See Photo 82.
92. Secure the ABS wire in the clip on the knuckle. See Photo 83.
93. 2wd models skip to next step. Install the factory axle nut and torque to 185 ft-lbs. using a 36mm socket. See Photo 84.
94. Install the rotor on the hub using the factory hardware. Torque to 5 ft-lbs. using a T30. See Photo 85.
95. Install the brake caliper using the factory hardware. Torque to 130 ft-lbs. using a 21mm socket. See Photo 86.
96. Remove the factory tie rod ends and install the supplied tie rod ends using a 24mm wrench. Attach the tie rod end to the knuckle using the supplied hardware. Torque to 45 ft-lbs. using a 21mm socket. See Photo 87.
97. Install the sway bar assembly on the drop brackets using the supplied 3/8” x 1.25” bolts, washers, and nuts (33430BAG7, 2wd 31630AG1). Torque to 30ft/lbs using a 9/16” wrench and socket. See Photo 88.
98. Install the sway link in the lower control arm using the factory hardware. Torque to 45 ft-lbs. using a 18mm socket. See Photo 89.
99. Secure the ABS wire to the brake line using the supplied wire ties. See Photo 90.
100. Install wheels and tires and lower the vehicle to the ground.
101. Torque the lower strut bolts to 196 ft-lbs. using a 24mm socket and 21mm wrench.
102. Torque the lower control arm cam bolts to 196 ft-lbs. using a 24mm wrench and socket

REAR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Chock the front tires. Raise rear of the vehicle with a floor jack.
2. Support the rear with jack stands
3. Support the rear axle with a jack.
4. Remove wheels using a 22mm socket.
5. Using a 21mm socket and wrench, remove the track bar frame mounting hardware. Retain hardware. See Photo 1.
6. Remove the plastic ABS bracket from the frame.
7. If equipped with an inner fender liner, remove using an 8mm socket. Retain hardware.
8. Using a 13mm wrench, remove the brake line bracket from the frame. Retain hardware. See Photo 2.
9. Remove the upper sway link hardware using an 18mm wrench. Retain hardware. See Photo 3.
10. Remove the sway-bar link using 8mm and 18mm wrenches for the lower end and 18mm for the top end. See Photo 4.
11. Remove the upper shock nut using a 9mm wrench on the stud and a 18mm wrench on the nut. See Photo 5.
12. Using 18mm wrenches, remove the lower shock hardware and remove the shock from the vehicle. Retain hardware. See Photo 6.
13. Lower the axle and remove the coil springs. See Photo 7.
14. Using a 21mm wrench and a 24mm wrench, remove the hardware from the axle end of the upper control arm. Re-tain hardware. See Photo 8.
15. Using a punch and hammer, remove the welded nut from the inside of the pass upper control arm mount. See Photos 9 & 10
16. Install the supplied upper control arm relocation bracket in the factory bracket using the supplied sleeve and 5/8” x 4.5” bolt, washers, and nylock nut (33430BAG6). Do not tighten. See Photo 11.
17. Install the supplied 3/8” x 1.25” bolts, washer, and nylock nuts into the rear of the mount. Torque to 30ft/lbs using a 9/16” socket and wrench. Do not tighten. See Photo 12.
18. Install the upper control arm in the relocation bracket using the factory hardware. Do not tighten. See Photo 13.
19. Torque the 3/8” hardware to 30ft/lbs using a 9/16” socket and wrench. See Photo 14.
20. Torque the 5/8” hardware to 135ft/lbs using a 15/16” wrench and socket. See Photo 15.
21. Torque the factory hardware to 145 ft-lbs. using a 24mm socket and 21mm wrench. See Photo 16.
22. Using a 13/32” drill, drill the side mounting holes using the bracket as a guide. See Photo 17.
23. Install the supplied 3/8” x 1.25” bolts, washers, and nylock nuts (33430BAG6). See Photo 18.
24. Torque the 3/8” side mounting hardware to 30ft/lbs using a 9/16” socket and wrench. See Photo 19.
25. Install the supplied bump stop extension bracket using the supplied flag nut, 3/8” x 1” bolt, and flat washer (33430BAG5) on the inside. See Photo 20.
26. Install the supplied 5/16” x 1 bolt, washer, and flange nut (33430BAG5) on the outside of the bump stop. See Photo 21.
27. Torque the 3/8” bump stop hardware to 30ft/lbs using a 9/16 socket and wrench and the 5/16” hardware to 15ft/lbs using a 1/2” socket and wrench. See Photo 22.
28. Install the supplied track bar drop bracket on the frame mount using the supplied 14mm x 80mm bolt, washers, and nut (33430BAG5). Do not tighten. See Photo 23.
29. Install the supplied flag nut through the square hole in the rear of the frame bracket and secure using the supplied 1/2” x 1.5” bolt and washer (33430BAG5). Torque to 65ft/lbs using a 34” socket. See Photo 24.
30. Torque the 14mm hardware using a 21mm socket and wrench to 120ft/lbs.
31. Install the pass side brake line drop bracket on the track bar bracket using the factory hardware in the upper hole. See Photo 25.
32. Install the supplied 7/16” x 1.25” bolt, washer, and nylock nut (33430BAG5) in the lower hole, inserting the bolt from the inside of the track bar bracket. See Photo 26.
33. Attach the factory brake line holder to the drop bracket using the supplied 5/16” x 3/4” bolt and flange nut (33430BAG6). Torque to 15 ft-lbs. using 1/2” socket / wrench. See Photo 27.
34. Install the driver brake line drop bracket using the factory hardware to secure the bracket to the frame and the supplied 5/16” x 3/4” bolt and flange nut. Torque to 15 ft-lbs. using 1/2” socket / wrench. See Photo 28.
35. If installing 9413 rear coil springs, skip to step 40. Install the supplied round retainer washer on the top side of the upper coil pocket. See Photo 29.
36. Install the coil spacer into the upper coil pocket using the supplied 3/8” x 5/8” bolt (1329BAG7). See Photo 30.
37. Torque to 30ft/lbs using a 9/16” socket. See Photo 31.
38. Install the factory coil spring isolator on the coil spacer. See Photo 32.
39. Install the factory coil spring and skip to step 42. See Photo 33.
40. Install the factory coil spring isolator on the upper coil spring mount. See Photo 34.
41. Install the supplied coil sping in the upper mount first, making sure to align the end of the spring with coil spring isolator. Then install the coil spring on the axle mount. See Photo 35.
42. Install the sway link on the sway bar using the factory hardware on the upper mount and the supplied 12mm x 65mm bolt, large washer, and flange lock nut (33430BAG6) on the lower mount. Upper mount- Torque to 45 ft-lbs. using a 13mm socket. Lower mount- Torque to 55ft/lbs using an 18mm socket and wrench. See Photo 36.
43. Install the supplied rear shock 660815 using the factory hardware in the lower mount and the supplied hardware in the upper mount. Torque the upper shock nut to 30 ft-lbs. or just until the bushings start to bulge under the wash-ers. See Photos 36 & 37. Torque the lower shock to 88 ft-lbs.
44. Attach the track bar using the factory hardware. Torque to 126 ft-lbs. using a 21mm socket and wrench.

POST-INSTALLATION

1. Check all fasteners for proper torque. Check to ensure there is adequate clearance between all rotating, mobile, fixed, and heated members. Check steering for interference and proper working order. Test brake system.
2. Perform steering sweep. The distance between the tire sidewall and the brake hose must be checked closely. Cycle the steering from full turn to full turn to check for clearance.
3. Re-torque all fasteners after 500 miles. Visually inspect components and re-torque fasteners during routine vehicle service.
4. Readjust headlights to proper settings and take the truck in for a front-end alignment to a qualified alignment professional.

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