4WD 1500 2.5” Suspension Kit

Rough state certified technicians recommend installing this system. In addition to these instructions, professional knowledge of disassemble / reassembly procedures as well as post installation checks must be known. Please read the instructions before starting the installation. Hardware kit check kit contents list in the backyard. Make sure all the parts you need and know where they go. Also please review the list of equipment and be sure you have the necessary equipment.

PRIOR TO INSTALLTION NOTE:

Under hard acceleration in 4x4 high, stock Dodge Ram’s often have a front end vibration or shutter.  This vibra-tion or shutter exist due to the design of the motor and differential mounts and is inherent in the vehicle.  This vibration or shutter may be more pronounced after a leveling kit is installed due to additional torque from modi-fied driveshaft angles.   This does not indicate a problem, but should be a consideration prior to installation.  

PRODUCT USE INFORMATION

Typically, higher vehicle, the easier it will roll. to use safety belts and shoulder to be worn at all times. Avoid situations where the rollover could. Generally, to reduce braking performance and ability, if larger / heavy tires and wheels are used. Not to add, modify or enhance a factory or after market parts of the vehicle height above the target level of the Rough Country product purchased. Rough Country makes no claims as hoists and excludes all implied claims. We are not responsible for the products that changed. If there are any questions we are always happy to doubt-mation on the design, function and application of our products to answer. This suspension system was developed with 33X12.50/17, tires with rims factory.

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.  And should act as a constant reminder of its unique handling characteristics.

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.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Jack up the front of the vehicle and support the vehicle with jack stands, so that the front wheels are off the ground.
2. Using 22mm socket remove the front tires/wheels. 
3. Using 21mm socket remove the nut from the steering linkage. Using a hammer hit on the side of the knuckle as shown, and remove the linkage from the knuckle. Push linkage forward to make room for installation. Retain factory hardware See PHOTO 1. 
4. 4Using a 15mm wrench, remove the sway bar nut, and bushings allowing the sway bar to drop. Retain factory hard-ware. See PHOTO 2.  PHOTO 2  PHOTO 1
   
   
   
5. Using a 15mm Socket, remove the strut nuts on the upper strut tower.  See PHOTO 3 
6.  Place jack stand under the knuckle for support. Using 21 mm socket remove upper ball joint nut. Using a hammer hit the knuckle to allow the ball joint to separate from the upper control arm See PHOTO 4. Do not allow the knuckle to pull out far enough that it pulls the shaft out of the differential. 
7. Using a 24mm socket and 21mm wrench, remove the strut bolt from the lower control arm and remove the strut as-sembly from the vehicle. Retain the factory lower bolt for reassembly. Note the direction of the bolt for reassembly. See PHOTO 5. 
8. Locate the supplied 3/8” stud extensions. Using a 9/16” socket snug self clinching stud in the new spacer as shown in Photo 6. The stud should clinch with about 35-45 ft/lbs of torque. Do not over torque the nut.
9. Place the upper bushing retainer shim as shown on the strut. Photo 7.
10. Place the strut extension on the strut and tighten using the factory hardware. PHOTO 8. 

KIT CONTENTS                          TOOLS NEEDED:
 2-Front Strut Extensions
 2-Front Strut Bushing Retainers       19 mm Socket  Hammer
 1-Kit Bag that includes                    13/16” Socket      22 mm Socket
   6-3/8” Studs                                 19 mm Wrench   17 mm Wrench
  6-3/8” nuts                                     14 mm Socket
  6-3/8 lock washers

395S
  650396 Shock (2)                                                                   
 1.5” Blocks and U-Bolts                                                         
Thank you for purchasing a Rough Country Suspension System.