Rough Country 1079 User Manual

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XJ FRONT ADJ TRACK BAR KIT FOR 4”- 6” LIFT

Thank you for choosing Rough Country for your Jeep off road needs.

Please read all the instructions before beginning the installation.

PRODUCT USE INFORMATION

We will be happy to answer any questions regarding our products by calling us @ 800-222-7023. Rough Country will
not be responsible for any product that is altered. This kit is for use with vehicles lifted 4-6” of lift.

KIT CONTENTS

1-TRACK ROD BRACKET
1-ADJ TRACK ROD BODY & END

TOOLS NEEDED

18mm Socket / Wrench
19mm Socket / Wrench
24mm Socket / Wrench

1-POLY BAG CONTAINING:

2-Bushings
1-7/16” Sleeve
1-Heim End
2-Heim Spacers
2-7/16” X 2 3/4” Bolt
4-7/16” Flat Washers
2-7/16” Lock Nut
1-3/4” Jam Nut

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Remove the track rod from the axle using a 15mm wrench /socket.

2. Remove the cotter pin from the track rod end on the frame and remove the nut using a 18mm socket (frame).

3. Remove the stock track rod bracket from the drivers side of the vehicle by removing the two side nuts on the frame
using a 18mm socket and the two lower bolts shown in Photo 1 on the bottom of the frame rail using a 15mm
wrench / socket. Retain the stock hardware for reuse.

4. Place the new track rod bracket in place on the studs on the side of the frame rail and tighten using a 18mm socket.

See Photo 2.

PHOTO 1

PHOTO 2

5. Secure the bracket on the frame rail with the stock bolts on the bottom as shown in Photo 3. Tighten using a 15mm
wrench / socket.

6. Lubricate the bushings with a lithium grease and assemble them in the track rod body with the supplied 7/16’ sleeve
in the end. Install the heim joint in the threaded end with supplied jam nut.

7. Install the track rod on the frame bracket with the supplied 7/16” x 2 3/4” bolts, washers & nut. See Photo 4. Do not
tighten at this time.

PHOTO 3

8. Make sure the body is centered over the axle and install
the passenger side of the track rod on the axle with the
supplied heim spacers, 7/16” x 2 3/4” bolt, washers & nut.
If axle is centered, remove from the axle and tighten jam
nut to track rod body using 1 1/8” wrench. See Photo 5.

9. Tighten the axle and frame end using a 15mm wrench /
socket as shown.

PHOTO 4

PHOTO 5

INSTALL 7/16” X 2 3/4” BOLT, WASHER & NUT

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.

2. Re torque all fasteners after 500 miles. Visually inspect components and re torque fasteners during routine vehicle
service.

Thank you for purchasing a Rough Country Suspension Lift Kit.
Please visit our website @ www.roughcountry.com for your off road vehicle needs