ROUGH COUNTRY 79540 3.5 Inch Lift Kit Installation Guide

79540 3.5 Inch Lift Kit

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Specifications

• Model: 921795300

• Compatible with: JEEP JL (GAS) Standard and 392 3.5 Stage 1,
  JEEP JL (Diesel) 3 Stage 1

• Recommended Installation: Certified technician

Product Usage Instructions

Thank you for choosing Rough Country for your suspension needs.
Please follow the below instructions for proper installation and
usage of the product:

Installation Precautions

• Ensure a certified technician installs the system.

• Have professional knowledge of disassemble/reassembly
  procedures.

• Check kit hardware against the parts list before
  beginning.

• Review tools needed list and ensure you have all required
  tools.

Product Use Guidelines

• Wear seat belts and shoulder harnesses at all times.

• Avoid situations where a side rollover may occur.

• Consider decreased braking performance with larger/heavier
  tires and wheels.

• Do not modify vehicle height beyond intended limits of the
  product.

• Avoid mixing component brands.

Decal Installation

Any vehicle equipped with Rough Country product should have a
Warning to Driver decal installed for safety reminders.

Tools Needed

The following tools are required for installation:

• 6mm Allen, 8mm, 10mm, 15mm, 18mm, 21mm, 22mm, 24mm Socket &
  Wrench

• Pliers, 7/16, 9/16, 5/8, 3/4, 13/16 Socket & Wrench

• Jack, Jack Stands, Torque Wrench

• Drill, Drill Motor

Torque Specs

Refer to the specified torque values based on the size and grade
of bolts used during installation.

FAQ

Q: Can I install the system without professional

knowledge?

A: It is recommended to have a certified technician perform the
installation to ensure safety and integrity of the vehicle.

Q: Are there any restrictions on modifying the vehicle

height?

A: Do not add, alter, or fabricate any parts to increase vehicle
height beyond the intended limits of the Rough Country product.

Q: What should be done after installing the system?

A: Ensure a Warning to Driver decal is installed inside the
vehicle as a safety reminder for the driver.

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921795300

JEEP JL (GAS) Standard and 392 3.5″ Stage 1 Control Arm Drop Kit JEEP JL (Diesel) 3″ Stage 1 Control Arm Drop Kit

Thank you for choosing Rough Country for your suspension needs.

Rough Country recommends a certified technician install this system. In addition to these instructions, professional knowledge of disassemble/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 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
As a general rule, the taller a vehicle is, the easier it will roll. Seat belts and shoulder harnesses should be worn at all times. Avoid situations where a side rollover may occur.
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.
This suspension system was developed using a 35×12.50×20 tire on a 20×10 wheel with -18 offset. Different wheel and tire combinations my be used 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. Also note that if wider tires are desired, offset wheels will be required. If question 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.

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.

Tools Needed: 6mm Allen
8mm Socket & Wrench
10mm Socket & Wrench 15mm Socket & Wrench 18mm Socket & Wrench 21mm Socket & Wrench 22mm Deep Well Socket 24mm Socket & Wrench
Pliers 7/16″ Socket & Wrench 9/16″ Socket & Wrench 5/8″ Socket & Wrench 3/4″ Socket & Wrench 13/16″ Socket & Wrench
Jack 15/32″ Drill Drill Motor
Jack Stands Torque Wrench

Torque Specs:

Size 5/16″
3/8″ 7/16″ 1/2″ 9/16″ 5/8″ 3/4″

Grade 5 15 ft/lbs
30 ft/lbs 45 ft/lbs 65 ft/lbs 95 ft/lbs 135 ft/lbs 185 ft/lbs

6MM 8MM 10MM 12MM 14MM 16MM 18MM

Class 8.8 5 ft/lbs 18ft/lbs 32ft/lbs 55ft/lbs 85ft/lbs 130ft/lbs 170ft/lbs

Grade 8 20 ft/lbs 35 ft/lbs 60 ft/lbs 90 ft/lbs 130 ft/lbs 175 ft/lbs 280 ft/lbs
Class 10.9 9 ft/lbs 23 ft/lbs 45ft/lbs 75ft/lbs 120ft/lbs 165ft/lbs 240ft/lbs

79530

79530 KIT CONTENTS

Kit Box 79530991

Qty Description

1

1609BAG6 Rear Bumpstop Bag

1

1609BAG7 Front Bumpstop Bag

1

65431BAG4 Control Arm Drop Bag

1

79530BAG1 Hardware Bag

1

66830BAG2 Hardware Bag

1

Adjustable Track Bar

2

Rear Bump Stop

2

Sway Bark Link

1

Dr Outer Control Arm Drop Bracket

1

Pass Outer Control Arm Drop Bracket

1

Dr Inner Control Arm Drop Bracket

1

Pass Inner Control Arm Drop Bracket

2

Rear Sway Bar Spacer

1

Rear Track Bar Bracket

2

Rear Sway Bar Link

2

Body Puck

Kit Box 67830BOX1

Qty Description

2

Front Coil Springs

2

Rear Coil Springs

23217 Front N3 Shocks

Qty Description

2

660808 Front N3 Shocks

23216 Rear N3 Shocks

Qty Description

2

660807 Rear N3 Shocks

79540 KIT CONTENTS

Kit Box 79530991

Qty Description

1

1609BAG6 Rear Bumpstop Bag

1

1609BAG7 Front Bumpstop Bag

1

65431BAG4 Control Arm Drop Bag

1

79530BAG1 Hardware Bag

1

66830BAG2 Hardware Bag

1

Adjustable Track Bar

2

Rear Bump Stop

2

Sway Bark Link

1

Dr Outer Control Arm Drop Bracket

1

Pass Outer Control Arm Drop Bracket

1

Dr Inner Control Arm Drop Bracket

1

Pass Inner Control Arm Drop Bracket

2

Rear Sway Bar Spacer

1

Rear Track Bar Bracket

2

Rear Sway Bar Link

2

Body Puck

Kit Box 67830BOX1

Qty Description

2

Front Coil Springs

2

Rear Coil Springs

Front Shocks

Qty Description

1

770807P M1 Rear Shock Pair

Rear Shocks

Qty Description

1

770808P M1 Front Shock Pair

79550 KIT CONTENTS

Kit Box 79530991

Qty Description

1

1609BAG6 Rear Bumpstop Bag

1

1609BAG7 Front Bumpstop Bag

1

65431BAG4 Control Arm Drop Bag

1

79530BAG1 Hardware Bag

1

66830BAG2 Hardware Bag

1

Adjustable Track Bar

2

Rear Bump Stop

2

Sway Bark Link

1

Dr Outer Control Arm Drop Bracket

1

Pass Outer Control Arm Drop Bracket

1

Dr Inner Control Arm Drop Bracket

1

Pass Inner Control Arm Drop Bracket

2

Rear Sway Bar Spacer

1

Rear Track Bar Bracket

2

Rear Sway Bar Link

2

Body Puck

Kit Box 67830BOX1

Qty Description

2

Front Coil Springs

2

Rear Coil Springs

Vertex Shocks

Qty Description

1

690007L Dr Rear

1

690007R Pass Rear

1

680007L Dr Front

1

680007R Pass Front

79570 KIT CONTENTS

Kit Box 79530991

Qty Description

1

1609BAG6 Rear Bumpstop Bag

1

1609BAG7 Front Bumpstop Bag

1

65431BAG4 Control Arm Drop Bag

1

79530BAG1 Hardware Bag

1

66830BAG2 Hardware Bag

1

Adjustable Track Bar

2

Rear Bump Stop

2

Sway Bark Link

1

Dr Outer Control Arm Drop Bracket

1

Pass Outer Control Arm Drop Bracket

1

Dr Inner Control Arm Drop Bracket

1

Pass Inner Control Arm Drop Bracket

2

Rear Sway Bar Spacer

1

Rear Track Bar Bracket

2

Rear Sway Bar Link

2

Body Puck

Kit Box 67830BOX1

Qty Description

2

Front Coil Springs

2

Rear Coil Springs

Front Shocks

Qty Description

1

760807 V2 Rear Shock Pair

Rear Shocks

Qty Description

1

760808 V2 Front Shock Pair

79830 KIT CONTENTS

Kit Box 79530991

Qty Description

1

1609BAG6 Rear Bumpstop Bag

1

1609BAG7 Front Bumpstop Bag

1

65431BAG4 Control Arm Drop Bag

1

79530BAG1 Hardware Bag

1

66830BAG2 Hardware Bag

1

Adjustable Track Bar

2

Rear Bump Stop

2

Sway Bark Link

1

Dr Outer Control Arm Drop Bracket

1

Pass Outer Control Arm Drop Bracket

1

Dr Inner Control Arm Drop Bracket

1

Pass Inner Control Arm Drop Bracket

2

Rear Sway Bar Spacer

1

Rear Track Bar Bracket

2

Rear Sway Bar Link

2

Body Puck

Kit Box 9459

Qty Description

2

Front Coil Springs

Kit Box 9460

Qty Description

2

Rear Coil Springs

23217 Front N3 Shocks

Qty Description

2

660808 Front N3 Shocks

23216 Rear N3 Shocks

Qty Description

2

660807 Rear N3 Shocks

79830 KIT CONTENTS

Kit Box 79530991

Qty Description

1

1609BAG6 Rear Bumpstop Bag

1

1609BAG7 Front Bumpstop Bag

1

65431BAG4 Control Arm Drop Bag

1

79530BAG1 Hardware Bag

1

66830BAG2 Hardware Bag

1

Adjustable Track Bar

2

Rear Bump Stop

2

Sway Bark Link

1

Dr Outer Control Arm Drop Bracket

1

Pass Outer Control Arm Drop Bracket

1

Dr Inner Control Arm Drop Bracket

1

Pass Inner Control Arm Drop Bracket

2

Rear Sway Bar Spacer

1

Rear Track Bar Bracket

2

Rear Sway Bar Link

2

Body Puck

Kit Box 9459

Qty Description

2

Front Coil Springs

Kit Box 9460

Qty Description

2

Rear Coil Springs

Front Shocks

Qty Description

1

770808P M1 Shock Pair

Rear Shocks

Qty Description

1

770807P M1 Shock Pair

79900 KIT CONTENTS

Kit Box 79530991

Qty Description

1

1609BAG6 Rear Bumpstop Bag

1

1609BAG7 Front Bumpstop Bag

1

65431BAG4 Control Arm Drop Bag

1

79530BAG1 Hardware Bag

1

66830BAG2 Hardware Bag

1

Adjustable Track Bar

2

Rear Bump Stop

2

Sway Bark Link

1

Dr Outer Control Arm Drop Bracket

1

Pass Outer Control Arm Drop Bracket

1

Dr Inner Control Arm Drop Bracket

1

Pass Inner Control Arm Drop Bracket

2

Rear Sway Bar Spacer

1

Rear Track Bar Bracket

2

Rear Sway Bar Link

2

Body Puck

Kit Box 9453

Qty Description

2

Front Coil Springs

Kit Box 9454

Qty Description

2

Rear Coil Springs

60600991

Qty Description

2

94004259 – Front Shock Brackets

2

94004267 – Rear Shock Brackets

1

60600BAG1 – Hardware Bag

5093.1

Qty Description

1

Drive Shaft

79530BAG1

Qty

Description

2

1/2″ Flat Washer

4

10mm x 55mm Bolt

4

10mm Lock Washer

4

10mm Flat Washer

2

12mm x 65mm Bolt

2

12mm Flange Lock Nut

1

14mm x 80mm Bolt

4

9/16″ Flat Washer

2

14mm x 75mm Bolt

3

14mm Lock Nut

1

Sleeve

3

7/16″ x 1 1/4″ Bolt

6

7/16″ Flat Washer

3

7/16″ Lock Nut

65431BAG4­ Control Arm Drop

Qty

Description

2

Upper Control Arm Drop Sleeves

2

Lwr Control Arm Drop Sleeves

2

12mm x 80mm Bolts

2

1/2″ Flat Washers

2

12mm Flange Lock Nuts

2

16mm Cam Bolts

4

Cam Washers

2

16mm Nylock Nuts

2

16mm Flat Washers

66830BAG2

Qty Description

1

Dr Brake Line Bracket

1

Pass Brake Line Bracket

2

1/4″ x 1″ Bolts

2

1/4″ Nylock Nuts

4

1/4″ Flat Washers

1609BAG6

Qty

Description

4

3/8″ Flat Washer

4

3/8″ x .75″ Bolt

4

3/8″ Flange Lock Nut

1609BAG7

Qty

Description

2

3/8″ Flat Washer

2

3/8″ x 3″ Bolt

2

3/8″ Flange Lock Nut

FRONT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place vehicle in park and chock the rear wheels. Raise the front of the vehicle with a jack and secure a jack stand
beneath each frame rail behind the front control arms. Ease the frame down onto the stands. Place the jack under
the front axle for support when removing the coil springs.
2. Remove the front tires/wheels, using a 22mm deep well socket.
3. Mark the front driveshaft and pinion, remove from the pinion using a 15mm socket. Hang the front driveshaft, do not let it rest on the CV boot, damage to the boot can occur.
4. Using a 21mm socket and wrench, remove the front track bar from the frame and axle. See Photo 1. Retain hardware for reuse.
5. Using an 18mm socket and wrench remove the bottom sway bar link bolts. Retain hardware for reuse. See Photo 2. 6. Remove the upper and lower shock bolts using a 18mm socket and wrench. You may have to raise the axle with the

PHOTO 1

PHOTO 2

Remove the track bar bolt.

Remove the lower sway link bolt.

jack and pull down on the shock to remove the lower bolt. See Photo 3. Retain stock hardware. 7. Using a 15mm wrench, remove the brake line bracket from the lower control arm. See Photos 4 & 5. Retain hardware for reuse.

PHOTO 3

PHOTO 4

Remove the lower shock bolt.

Remove the brake line bracket.

8. Using pliers, remove the wiring harness from the upper control arm. See Photo 6. 9. Loosen the upper control arms using a 18mm wrench. 10. Loosen the lower control arms but do not remove using a 21mm & 24mm wrench.

PHOTO 5

PHOTO 6

Remove the brake line bracket

Pull the wiring harness from the control arm.

11. Using pliers, remove the axle vent tube from the differential housing. See Photo 7. 12. Unplug the 4×4 actuator for slack. See Photo 8.
PHOTO 7

PHOTO 8

Remove the axle vent tube.

Unplug the 4×4 actuator.

13. Lower the jack, careful not to let the axle reach full droop, and remove the coil spring and spring isolator. See Photo 9.
14. Using a 10mm wrench, remove the brake line bracket from the coil mount. Retain hardware for reuse. See Photo 10.

PHOTO 9

PHOTO 10

Remove the coil spring.

Remove the brake line bracket.

15. Install the supplied coil spring, making sure the coil spring isolator is in the factory location. See Photo 11.

PHOTO 11

Install the coil spring under the coil isolator.

16. Install the bump stop spacer into the lower coil mount. See Photo 12. 17. Place the supplied 3/8″ x 3″ bolt, washers, and nut (1609BAG7) through the spacer and coil mount. See Photo 13.

PHOTO 12

PHOTO 13

Install bump stop spacer.

Use supplied 3/8″ hardware.

18. Tighten using 9/16″ wrenches. See Photo 14. 19. Remove the upper shock mounting bolt using a 19mm wrench. Retain hardware for reuse. See Photo 15.

PHOTO 14

PHOTO 15

Tighten using 9/16″ wrenches.

Remove the upper shock bolt.

20. If installing V2 or Vertex shocks refer to install instructions included with those shocks. 392 Jeeps skip to step 22. Install the supplied shock, 660808, in the upper and lower mounts using the factory hardware. Tighten using a 19mm wrench. Make sure the upper eyelet is offset to the outside of the vehicle. See Photo 16.
21. Tighten the lower shock mounting bolt using an 18mm wrench and socket. Skip to step 25. See Photo 17.

PHOTO 16

PHOTO 17

Install the supplied front shock.

Install the shock in the lower mount.

22. Install the supplied shock extension bracket using the supplied 3/8″ x 1″ bolt, 3/8 washer, and 3/8″ flange locknut (1676BAG), through the bottom hole of the bracket. Do Not Tighten. See Photo 18.
23. Place the supplied crush sleeve into the factory shock bracket. Install the factory shock hardware into the brackets and through the sleeve. See Photo 19.

PHOTO 18

PHOTO 19

Install the shock ext. bracket.

Install the supplied front shock.

24. Using a jack to compress the suspension, install the shock in the extension bracket using the supplied 12mm x 65mm bolt, 1/2″ washers, and 12mm nut. See Photo 20. Tighten the factory bolt using an 18mm socket and wrench. Torque to 55ft/lbs. Tighten the lower shock bolt using an 18mm socket and wrench. Torque to 55ft/lbs.

PHOTO 20

Install the shock in the lower mount.

25. Install the brake line bracket on the coil mount using the factory hardware and a 10mm wrench. 26. Remove the brake line bracket from the frame using a 10mm wrench. Retain hardware for reuse. See Photo 21. 27. Install the supplied brake line bracket using the factory bolt for the frame and the supplied 1/4″ x 1″ bolt, washer, and
nylock nut (66830BAG2). Tighten using a 10mm wrench for the frame bolt. See Photo 22.

PHOTO 21

PHOTO 22

Remove the brake line bracket.

Install brake line drop bracket.

28. Remove the sway link from the sway bar using a 6mm Allen and an 18mm wrench. See Photo 23. 29. Install the new supplied offset sway link on sway bar using the supplied 12mm x 65mm bolts, washers, and lock
nuts . Torque to 55ft/lbs. See Photo 24.

PHOTO 23

PHOTO 24

Remove factory sway link.

Install supplied bent sway link.

30. Steps 31­ 39 should be performed on one side at a time. 31. Loosen the lower control arm axle bolts using 21mm and 24mm wrenches. See Photo 25. 32. Loosen the upper control arm axle bolts using 18mm wrenches. See Photo 26.
PHOTO 25

PHOTO 26

Loosen lower control arms at axle.

Loosen upper control arms at axle.

33. Remove the upper control arm heat shield bolts using a 10mm wrench. See Photo 27. 34. Remove the upper control arm bolt and flag nut using an 18mm wrench. Retain hardware for reuse. See Photo 28.

PHOTO 27

PHOTO 28

Remove heat shield.

Remove upper control arm bolt.

35. Remove the lower control arm bolt using 21mm and 24mm wrenches. Retain hardware for reuse. See Photo 29. 36. Install the outer control arm drop bracket (94004230 Dr or 94004231 Pass) into the factory control arm pocket. See
Photo 30.

PHOTO 29

PHOTO 30

Remove lower control arm bolt.

Install outer control arm drop bracket.

37. Install the upper 3/4″ od sleeve into the upper control arm pocket. See Photo 31. 38. Install the lower 7/8″ od sleeve into the lower control arm pocket. See Photo 32.
PHOTO 31

PHOTO 32

Install upper crush sleeve.

Install lower crush sleeve.

39. Install the inner control arm drop bracket (94004232 Dr or 94004233 Pass) on the outside of the control arm pockets using the factory hardware. Do not tighten at this time. See Photo 33.
40. Install the upper control arm in the drop bracket using the supplied 12mm x 80mm bolts, washers, and flange lock
nut (65431BAG4). Do not tighten at this time. See Photo 34.

PHOTO 33

PHOTO 34

Install inner control arm drop bracket.

Install upper control arm.

41. Install the lower control arm in the drop bracket using the supplied 16mm cam bolts, cam washers, and nylock nuts (65431BAG4). Do not tighten at this time. See Photo 35.
42. Install the brake line bracket on the lower control arm using the factory hardware and a 15mm wrench. See Photo 36.
43. Line up the marks on the driveshaft and the front pinion and attach the driveshaft using the factory hardware and
tighten using a 15mm socket..

PHOTO 35

PHOTO 36

Install lower control arm.

Install brake line bracket.

44. Clip the wiring harness into the upper control arm.
45. Attach the axle vent tube to the differential using a pair of pliers. 46. Plug-in the 4×4 actuator. See Photo 37. 47. Attach the sway bar links, to the axle, using the factory hardware and an 18mm socket and wrench. Torque to 55ft/
lbs.
48. Install the front tires/wheels, using a 22mm deep well socket.
49. Lower the vehicle to the floor.
50. Tighten the front upper drop bracket bolt using an 18mm wrench. Torque to factory specs. See Photo 38.

PHOTO 37

PHOTO 38

Plug in the 4×4 actuator.

Tighten the upper drop hardware.

51. Tighten the rear upper drop bracket bolt using a 21mm wrench and 24mm socket. Torque to factory specs. See Photo 39.
52. Tighten the upper control arm on the axle using 18mm wrenches. Torque to factory specs. 53. Tighten the upper control arm in the drop bracket using an 18mm wrench and socket. Torque to 55ft/lbs. See Pho-
to 40.

PHOTO 39

PHOTO 40

Tighten the lower drop hardware.

Tighten upper control arm.

54. Tighten the lower control arm at the axle using a 21mm wrench and 24mm socket. Torque to factory specs. 55. Center the cam bolts and tighten using a 24mm wrench and 24mm socket. Torque to 165ft/lbs. See Photo 41. 56. Adjust the front track bar to center the front axle. Make sure the clamps are positioned to maintain clearance
from all obstructions. 57. Torque the track bar mounting bolts to factory specs using a 21mm socket.
58. Tighten the collar pinch bolts using a 17mm wrench and socket. See Photo 42.

PHOTO 41

PHOTO 42

Tighten lower control arm.

Adjust forged track bar.

REAR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Jack up the rear of the vehicle and support the vehicle with jack stands, so that the rear wheels are off the ground. Chock front wheels. Position a jack so it supports, but does not raise the rear axle.
2. Remove the rear tires/wheels, using a 22mm deep well socket.
3. Using a 21mm socket remove the track bar bolt at the axle. Retain the stock hardware for reuse. See Photo 1. 4. Using an 18mm socket and wrench, remove the lower shock mounting hardware. Save for reuse. See Photo 2.

PHOTO 1

PHOTO 2

Remove the rear track bar bolt.

Remove the lower shock bolt.

5. Using an 8mm socket, remove the 3 bolts holding the lower fender liner, remove the liner. Retain hardware for reuse. See Photo 3.
6. 392 Jeeps skip to next step. Using an 18mm socket, remove the upper shock bolt and remove the shock. See Photo 4.

PHOTO 3

PHOTO 4

Remove the lower fender liner.

Remove the upper shock bolt.

7. Using an 18mm socket and wrench, remove the lower sway bar link hardware. See Photo 5. 8. Lower the axle and remove the coil spring and coil spring isolator. See Photo 6.

PHOTO 5

PHOTO 6

Remove the lower sway link bolt.

Remove the coil spring and isolator.

9. Place the supplied track bar relocation bracket over the factory track bar bracket, using the supplied 14mm x 80mm
bolt washers, nut and supplied sleeve. Tighten using a 21mm socket. Make sure the track bar relocation bracket tab is against the edge of the factory bracket. See Photo 7. 10. Use the supplied bracket as a drill guide. See Photos 8 & 9.

PHOTO 7

PHOTO 8

Install the track bar relocation bracket.

Mark for drilling.

NOTE: For a non 392 model drill the top hole from Photo 9 but for a 392 model, drill the bottom hole. 11. Drill the 3 holes from Photos 8 & 9 using a 15/32″ drill. See Photo 10.

PHOTO 9

PHOTO 10

Non 392 Model 392 Model

Drill using a 15/32″ drill.

Drill using a 15/32″ drill.

12. Secure the supplied bracket to the factory bracket using the supplied 7/16″ x 1.25″ bolts, washers, and nylock nuts. See Photo 11.
13. Torque to 60ft/lbs using a 5/8″ socket and wrench. See Photo 12.

PHOTO 11

PHOTO 12

Install 7/16″ hardware.

Tighten 7/16″ hardware.

14. Torque to 60ft/lbs using a 5/8″ socket and wrench. See Photo 13. 15. Install the supplied bump stop spacer on the axle using the supplied (1609BAG6) 3/8″ x .75″ bolts, washers, and
flange lock nuts. (You will use 2 bolts, 2 washers, and 2 nuts per side). Using a 9/16″ wrench and socket, torque the hardware to 30ft/lbs. See Photos 14& 15.

PHOTO 13

PHOTO 14

Tighten 7/16″ hardware.

Install the bump stop spacer.

16. Using a 6mm Allen and an 18mm wrench remove the sway link from the sway bar. See Photo 16.

PHOTO 15

PHOTO 16

Tighten bump stop spacer hardware.

Remove the sway link.

17. Using a 15mm socket, remove the factory sway bar from the frame. See Photo 17.

Flip the sway bar from passenger side to driver side.

19. Install the sway bar drop brackets between the sway bar and the frame, using the supplied 10mm x 55mm bolts, lock

washers, and flat washers. Torque to 32ft/lbs using a 16mm socket. See Photo 18.

PHOTO 17

PHOTO 18

Remove sway bar.

Install the sway bar drop spacer.

20. Install the supplied coil spring into the upper coil spring pocket, making sure the coil spring is properly seated in the coil spring isolator. See Photos 19 & 20.

PHOTO 19

PHOTO 20

Install the coil spring in the upper seat .

Make sure the coil is properly seated in the isolator.

21. Install the supplied rear coil spring on the lower spring seat. See Photo 21. 22. Attach the supplied straight sway link to the sway bar using the supplied 12mm x 65mm bolt, 12mm washers (bolt
head side only), and 12mm flange nut. See Photo 22.

PHOTO 21

PHOTO 22

Install the coil spring on the lower seat.

Install the straight sway link.

23. Using 18mm wrenches, tighten the upper sway link bolt. Torque to 55ft/lbs. See Photo 23. 24. Install the sway bar links, in the lower mount using the factory bolts and an 18mm socket and wrench. Torque to
55ft/lbs. See Photo 24.

PHOTO 23

PHOTO 24

Tighten the sway link.

Tighten lower sway link bolt.

25. If installing V2 or Vertex shocks refer to install instructions included with those shocks. 392 Jeeps- see next page for shock bracket installation, Install the supplied rear shock, 660807, in the upper mount using the factory bolt. Torque to factory specs using an 18mm socket. Make sure the upper eyelet is offset to the outside of the vehicle. See Photo 25.

PHOTO 25

PHOTO 26

Install the shock in the upper mount.

Install the lower fender liner.

26. Install the lower fender liner using the stock hardware, tighten using an 8mm socket. See Photo 26. 27. Install the shock in the lower mount using the factory shock bolt. Torque to factory specs using an 18mm socket and
wrench. See Photo 27. 28. Install the track bar into the lower hole, on the track bar relocation bracket using the factory hardware. See Photo
28.

PHOTO 27

PHOTO 28

Install the shock in the lower mount.

Install the track bar.

29. Torque the track bar bolt to 130ft/lbs. using a 13/16″ socket and wrench. See Photo 29. 30. Reinstall the rear tires/wheels, using a 22mm deep well socket 31. Lower the vehicle to the ground.

PHOTO 29

Tighten the track bar.

1. Slide the supplied rear shock relocation bracket over the lower shock mount using the supplied 1/2″ x 1.25″ bolt, washers, and lock nut. Do not tighten at this time. See Photo 1.
2. Install the supplied sleeve into the original shock location using the factory shock bolt and nut. Do not tighten at this time. See Photo 2.

PHOTO 1

PHOTO 2

Install shock relocation bracket.

Install sleeve and OE bolt.

3. Attach the shock to the shock relocation bracket using the supplied 12mm x 65mm bolt and flange lock nut . Do not tighten at this time. See Photo 3.
4. Using a 3/4″ wrench and socket, tighten the lower bolt. Torque to 65ft/lbs. See Photo 4.

PHOTO 3

PHOTO 4

Install shock in relocation bracket.

Tighten lower bolt.

5. Using an 18mm wrench and socket, tighten the factory bolt. Torque to 55ft/lbs. See Photo 5. 6. Using an 19mm wrench and an 18mm socket, tighten the shock bolt. Torque to 55ft/lbs. See Photo 6. 7. Resume at step 28 on the previous page.

PHOTO 5

PHOTO 6

Tighten OE bolt.

Tighten shock mounting bolt.

POST INSTALLATION 1. Confirm that the draglink was adjusted to the center steering wheel BEFORE the vehicle is driven. Failure to do so
will cause a computer error, odd handling, and poor performance. 2. 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. 3. 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. Failure to perform inspections may result in component failure. 4. Re-torque all fasteners after 500 miles and recheck after 1000 miles. Alignment must be checked by a qualified mechanic. Visually inspect components and re-torque fasteners during routine vehicle service. 5. Readjust headlights to proper settings.
6. Have a qualified alignment center realign the front end, to the factory specifications immediately.
MAINTENANCE INFORMATION It is the ultimate buyers responsibility to have all bolts/nuts checked for tightness after the first 500 miles and then every 1000 miles. Wheel alignment, steering system, suspension and driveline systems must be inspected by a qualified professional mechanic at least every 3000 miles.
Thank you for purchasing a Rough Country Suspension System.
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 buyers 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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