Rough Country 273N2 User Manual
99-06 YUKON / SUBURBAN 2” KIT
92127300
Thank you for choosing Rough Country Off Road Gear 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 may jeopardize the integrity and/or operating safety of the vehicle.
Please read instructions before beginning installation.
PRODUCT USE INFORMATION
As a general rule, the taller a vehicle is, the easier it will roll. Offset, as much as possible, what is lost in rollover resistance by increasing tire track width. In other words, go "wide" as you go "tall".
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, lifts, and/or combining body lift with suspension lifts
voids all warranties. 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.
Braking performance and capability are decreased when significantly larger/heavier tires and wheels are used. Take
this into consideration while driving.
The required installation time for this system is approximately 2 hours (see recommended tool list sho wn b elow). This
kit is usually sold as a front end leveling kit, but can be sold in combination with rear blocks and u-bolts or a rear add-aleaf. Shocks with longer travel are recommended.
This suspension system was developed using 285x75 R16 tire on an 8” wheel. Before installing other combinations,
please consult your local tire and wheel specialist.
If questions exist we will be happy to answer any questions concerning the design, function, and correct use of our
products.
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 whoe ver 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.
Kit Contents
1273 kit box
2-Fr shocks ( 658520)
2-Rr shocks ( 657342)
2-Torsion bar Keys
2-3/4” rear coil spacers
2-Shock poly bags
Tools Needed
21mm wrench
18mm wrench
19mm Wrench
15mm wrench
Jack
Jack Stands
Torsion bar tool
Torque Specs
Size Grade 5 Grade 8
5/16” 15 ft/lbs 20 ft/lbs
3/8” 30 ft/lbs 35 ft/lbs
7/16” 45 ft/lbs 60 ft/lbs
1/2” 65 ft/lbs 90 ft/lbs
9/16” 95 ft/lbs 130 ft/lbs
5/8” 135 ft/lbs 175 ft/lbs
3/4” 185 ft/lbs 280 ft/lbs
FRONT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place the vehicle in neutral. Raise the front of the vehicle with a jack to slightly raise the tires of the ground and support the frame with jack stands beneath each frame rail behind the lower control arms. Installation is done one side
at a time, starting with the driver side. The torsion bar adjusters are under the cab of the vehicle at the rearward end
of the torsion bars.
2. Measure or make a note of how much thread is remaining on the torsion bar adjuster bolt. You will reset the bars at
this same location with the new adjusters. See Photo 1. Use extreme caution when loading and unloading the torsion bars; there is a tremendous amount of energy stored in them. Keep your hands and body clear of the adjuster
arm assembly and the puller tool in case anything slips or breaks. Note: Because of the extreme loads generated
by the torsion bars on these vehicles, a standard tow-jaw puller may bend the “lips” of the cross member
and my pop out of place. For best results use a c-clamp type puller tool. Rough Country offers a torsion
bar tool part # 1069 for purchase. Please call Rough Country @800-222-7023 or ask your dealer for details
on this tool.
Photo 1
Photo 2
Rough Country Tool shown to remove adjuster
3. On the driver side, using a torsion bar removal tool, remove the stock torsion bar adjuster. Load the torsion bar
Photo 3
using the tool and remove the bolt and threaded block.
See Photo 3. Remove the adjuster.
4. Unload the bar; slide the torsion bar forward allowing the
OE torsion key to fall out.
5. Install the new torsion bar adjuster using the torsion bar
tool. Reinstall the threaded block and adjuster bolt.
6. Repeat steps for passenger side. Making sure the driver
and passenger side torsion bar adjuster bolts are adjusted
the same amount. Fine-tuning is done in a later step.
7. After the torsion bar adjusters have been installed; tighten
to the factory measurement taken in Step #2.
8. Jack up the front of the vehicle and remove the jack
Remove the threaded adjuster block
stands.
9. Lower the vehicle to the ground to where the torsion bars are supporting the weight of the vehicle. Check for level.
10. Additional adjustment may need to be performed to level the vehicle by either tightening or loosening the torsion
bars. This is done with a floor jack supporting the side of the vehicle that is being adjusted, raising the tires slightly of
the ground and only adjusting the bolt 1-2 turns at a time to ensure the leveling of the truck. After adjustment lower
the vehicle to the ground and recheck for level. This may take several attempts.
11. Remove the stock front shock absorbers at this time an install new Rough Country shock absorbers, part # 658725.
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