Rough Country 1166 User Manual

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JEEP JK REAR TRACK ROD BRACKET

(FOR USE WITH 2 1/2” 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. Be sure you have all needed parts and know where they go.
Please review tools needed list and make sure you have needed tools.

PRODUCT USE INFORMATION

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.

This bracket is to allow the rear axle to be centered after installing the 2 1/2” kit from Rough Country. Normally
when the 2 1/2” kit is installed the rear axle pulls slightly to the passenger side ( approx. 1/4”). Installing this op­tional bracket will return the axle to center under the rear of the Jeep.

TOOLS NEEDED:

The following tools will be needed to complete this installation:

21MM Socket/Wrench
22MM Socket/Wrench

3/4” Socket/Wrench

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and chock the front wheels.

2. Jack up the rear of the vehicle and place jack stands under the frame rails just forward of the rear lower control
arms. Lower the rear of the vehicle onto the jack stands.

3. Support the rear axle using a floor jack.

4. Remove the track rod from the frame mount using a 21mm wrench—passenger side of vehicle. Retain the hardware
for reuse. It may be necessary to raise or lower to take the pressure off of the track rod bolt.

5. Install new bracket and spacer sleeve as shown in Photo 1 in the stock location. Secure with the supplied 14mm x
75mm hardware in the upper hole.

6. Secure the bracket as shown in Photo 2 with the supplied 1/2” x 1 1/4” hardware. Do not tighten at this time.

Photo 1 Photo 2

7. Install the stock track rod in the lower hole of the new track

Photo 3

rod bracket with the stock hardware. See Photo 3. It may be
necessary to pull the axle over to the passenger side to align
the hole in the bracket with the track rod bushing.

8. Tighten all hardware using a 3/4”, 21mm & 22mm sockets/
wrench.

9. Jack up the rear of the vehicle and remove the jack stands.

10. Lower vehicle to the ground.

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 Component.