Rough Country 1308 User Manual

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07-11 GM 1500 Pickup, Avalanche, Yukon,
Tahoe, Suburban Front Leveling Kit
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 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 on this page. 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
Part # 1307fits 07-UP vehicles with fabricated & cast steel lower control arms. For models equippe d with a aluminum
lower control arm Part # 1308 is available.
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 285/70/17, tire with factory wheels. Note if wider tires are used, offset wheels will be required and trimming will be required.
If you have any questions concerning the design, function, and correct use of our products please contact us at 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.
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.
Tools Needed:
18mm Wrench 15mm Socket 15mm Wrench 17mm Wrench 21mm Wrench 7/32 Allen Wrench Flat Screwdriver Hammer
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. Remove the front tires/wheels., using a 21mm deep well socket
3. Using a 18mm wrench loosen the upper strut bolts. It is not necessary to remove nuts. See Photo 1.
4. Place jack stand under the knuckle for support. Remove upper bal l joint nut, using a 18mm wrench. Using a ham­mer hit the knuckle as shown to allow the ball joint to separate from the knuckle. See Photo 2. Do not allow the knuckle to pull out far enough that it pulls the shaft out of the differential.
Photo 1 Photo 2
5. Using a 21mm wrench remove the nut from the steering linkage. Using a hammer hit on the side of the knuckle as shown, where the steering linkage is connected and remove from knuckle. Push linkage forward to make room for installation. Retain factory hardware. See Photo 3.
6. Remove the sway bar nut and bushings using a 15mm wrench, and 15mm socket. Retain factory hardware. See
Photo 4
Photo 3
7. Using a 15mm wrench remove the bolts from the bottom strut mount. See Photo 5
8. Remove the bolt clips from the bottom of the strut using a flat screw driver. See Photo 6
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