Rough Country 324S User Manual
2012 DODGE 1500 6” LIFT KIT
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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 kit contents list. Be sure you
have all needed parts and know where they go. Also please review tools needed list and make sure you have the tools
needed to install the kit.
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.
use of our products.
We will be happy to answer any questions concerning the design, function, and
This 6” suspension system was developed using a 37 X 12.5 tire with aftermarket wheels. 20” wheels with 5 1/2” backspace or an 18” wheel with 5” of backspace will be required to maintain adequate clearance. Stock wheels can be used
with this lift with the addition of a 1/4” wheel spacer. As with any tire and wheel combination it is recommended to trial fit
the tire / wheel to assure there are no clearance problems.
Please note, this lift kit is not recommended for AWD (All Wheel Drive) Models.
TRX models will achieve approximately 1" of additional lift. This lift is not recommended for use on the TRX
models due to possible CV shaft vibration caused by the additional lift. Instead, consider our 4" lift system for
about 5" of lift or replace the TRX struts with standard struts for use with this system.
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:
WD-40
Loc-Tite
Reciprocating Saw
Hammer
Dead Blow Hammer
T30 Torx head bit
5mm Allen Wrench
8mm Socket / Wrench
10mm Socket / Wrench
13mm Socket / Wrench
14mm Socket / Wrench
15mm Socket / Wrench
16mm Socket / Wrench
18mm Socket / Wrench
19mm Socket / Wrench
21mm Socket / Wrench
22mm Socket / Wrench
24mm Socket / Wrench
35mm Socket
1 1/16” Socket
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
Class 8.8 Class 10.9
6MM 5 ft/lbs 9 ft/lbs
8MM 18ft/lbs 23 ft/lbs
10MM 32ft/lbs 45ft/lbs
12MM 55ft/lbs 75ft/lbs
14MM 85ft/lbs 120ft/lbs
16MM 130ft/lbs 165ft/lbs
18MM 170ft/lbs 240ft/lbs
Torque Specs:
KIT CONTENTS
1326Box1 Containing:
1-Fr Cross-member (A)
1-Rr Cross-member (B)
1324Box2 Containing:
1-Dr Fr Diff Brkt (C)
1-Dr Rr Diff Brkt (D)
1-Pass Diff Brkt (E)
1-Skid Plate (F)
1-Fr Driveshaft Spacer (G)
2-Fr Sway Bar Brkt (H)
2-Fr Sway Bar Link (I)
1-Dr Fr Brake Brkt (J)
1-Pass Fr Brake Brkt (K)
1324Box3 Containing:
2-Fr Strut Spacers (L)
1-Rr Track Bar Brkt (M)
2-Rr Brake Brkt (N)
2-Rr Bumpstop Brkt (O)
2-Rr Shock Flagnut (P)
2-Rr Upper Control Arms (Q)
2-Rear 2.2 Shocks (R)
2-Rear Sway Bar Links (S)
1380Box1 Containing:
1-Dr Knuckle (T)
1380Box2 Containing:
1-Pass Knuckle (U)
9233-Rear Coil Springs (V)
1329Bag1 Containing
For Front and Rear Cross-Members:
4-18mm x 150mm Bolt
4-18mm Lock Nut
8-Square Washers
1324Bag2 Containing:
For Rear Upper Driver Diff Mount:
3-12mm x 45mm Bolts
3-Flat Washers
3-12mm Flange Lock Nuts
For Front Upper Driver Diff Mount:
2-12mm x 45mm Bolts
2-Flat Washers
2-12mm Flange Lock Nuts
For Passenger Side Diff Mount:
2-12mm x 45mm Bolts
2-12mm Flange Lock Nuts
2-Flat Washers
For Drive Shaft Spacer:
4-12mm x 55mm Bolts
4-Flat Washers
For Front Skid Plate:
4-3/8” x 1” Bolts
4-3/8” Flat Washers
For Front Brake Lines Brackets:
2-5/16” x 3/4” Bolts
2-5/16” Flange Lock Nuts
2-5/16” Flat Washers
2-3/8” x 1” Bolt
2-3/8” Flange Lock Nuts
2-3/8” Flat Washers
For Front Sway Bar Links:
2-12mm x 35mm Bolts
2-12mm x 50mm Bolts
4-12mm x 65mm Bolts
8-12mm Flange Nuts
3/8” Stud Bag
For Front Strut Spacer:
6-3/8” Stud
6-3/8” Nuts
6-3/8” Lock Washers
1329Bag3 Containing:
For Rear Track Rod Bracket:
1-Rear Track Bar Sleeve
1-14mm x 80mm Bolt
1-14mm Lock Nut
2-Flat Washers
3-3/8” X 1 1/4” Bolts
3-3/8” Flange Lock Nuts
3-3/8” Flat Washers
For Rear Bump Stops:
2-3/8” x 1” Bolts
2-3/8” Flange Lock Nuts
2-3/8” Flat Washers
For Rear Sway Bar Links:
4-12mm x 65mm Bolts
4-12mm Lock Nuts
8-Flat Washers
For Rear Brake Line Bracket:
2-5/16” x 3/4” Bolt
2-5/16” Flange Lock Nuts
2-5/16” Flat Washers
For Rear Vent Hose:
1-Cable Tie
For Rear Shock Absorbers:
2-Washers
KIT CONTENTS
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V
Q
O
P
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E
G
A
C
M
D
B
S
N
I
P
O
F
Q
R
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U
H
J
K
L
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Thank You for choosing Rough Country for your off road needs!!!
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Chock rear wheels of the vehicle and raise the front of the vehicle using a floor jack.
2. Support the vehicle with jack stands.
3. Remove wheel using 22mm socket.
4. Remove tie-rod end nut using 21mm as shown in Photo 1.
5. Strike with hammer to dislodge the tie rod from the knuckle. See Photo 2.
PHOTO 1
REMOVE THE TIE ROD STRIKE WITH HAMMER TO DISLODGE
6. Remove brake caliper using 21mm wrench. See Photo 3. Secure out of way and remove rotor.
7. Remove ABS wire from hub using 5mm allen wrench, unclip ABS wire from knuckle also. See Photo 4.
PHOTO 3 PHOTO 4
PHOTO 2
REMOVE THE CALIPER
8. Remove axle nut using 35mm socket. See Photo 5.
9. Remove knuckle using 21mm wrench for top ball joint and 24mm wrench for lower ball joint. Strike with hammer as
shown to dislodge the ball joints. Upper Joint shown in Photo 6.
PHOTO 5
REMOVE THE AXLE NUT STRIKE AS SHOWN TO DISLODGE
10. Remove the stock knuckle from the truck. Take care not to allow the shaft to over extend
REMOVE ABS WIRE
PHOTO 6
11. Remove lower strut mount using 21mm and 24 mm wrench. See Photo 7.
12. Remove sway-bar link from sway-bar using 16mm wrench. See Photo 8.
PHOTO 7
REMOVE LOWER STRUT FROM ARM
13. Remove upper strut mount using 15mm wrench and remove strut. See Photo 9.
14. Using a dead blow hammer remove axle from diff. See Photo 10.
PHOTO 9
REMOVE UPPER SWAY BAR HARDWARE
PHOTO 8
PHOTO
REMOVE UPPER STRUT MOUNT HARDWARE
15. Using 24mm wrenches remove lower control arm. Retain the stock hardware for reuse. See Photo 11.
16. Unplug diff wiring harness from the differential. See Photo 12.
PHOTO
REMOVE LOWER CONTROL ARM
STRIKE AS SHOWN TO REMOVE SHAFT
PHOTO 12
UNPLUG DIFF HARNESS
17. Remove the two upper diff bolt from the motor mount / diff mount using 18mm socket. Retain the stock hardware .
See Photo 13.
18. Remove rear cross-member using 18mm wrench. See Photo 14.
PHOTO 13
REMOVE THE UPPER MOUNT HARDWARE
19. Remove driveshaft from diff using 15mm wrench. See Photo 15.
PHOTO 15
PHOTO 14
REMOVE THE REAR CROSSMEMBER
PHOTO 16
REMOVE THE DRIVESHAFT BOLTS REMOVE PASSENGER SIDE HARDWARE
20. Support the diff and remove the passenger side bolts with 18mm wrench and remove the 3 bolts on driver side with
same wrenches. See Photo 16 & 17.
21. Carefully remove differential from vehicle.
22. Follow the differential wiring harness up from the differential and remove the 3 plastic retainers securing the wiring
harness to the frame. See Photo 18. This is performed to allow slack in the line when the differential is reinstalled
with the differential brackets.
PHOTO 17
REMOVE THE DR SIDE DIFF HARDWARE
REMOVE THE HARNESS FROM THE FRAME
PHOTO 18
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