Rough Country 372.20 User Manual

9237100R1

94-01 5” 1500 DODGE LIFT KIT

Thank you for choosing Rough Country for your suspension needs.
Rough Country recommends a certified technician installs 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 all the instructions before beginning the installation. Check the kit hardware against the parts list. Be sure
you have all the needed parts and understand where they go. Also please review the tools needed list and make sure
you have needed tools.

PRODUCT USE INFORMATION

As a general rule, the taller a vehicle is the easier it will roll. We strongly recommend, because of rollover possibility, that
seat belts and shoulder harnesses should be worn at all times. Avoid situations where a side rollover may occur.

Braking performance and capabilities are decreased when significantly larger/heaver tires and wheels are used. Take
this into consideration while driving. Also, speedometer recalibration is necessary when larger tires are installed.

Do not add, alter, or fabricate any factory or after-market parts which 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.

This kit is packaged as a leveling kit—raising the front 5” and the back 4”. If you desire a different look or if your truck
has a tool box or added weight in the rear please consult with your sales representative about other block and u-bolt op­tions or the use of an add-a-leaf.

The 5” suspension system was developed for a 35x12.50x15 tire on an after market wheel with 5” of back spacing.

NOTICE TO DEALER AND VECHICLE OWNER

Any vehicle equipped with any Rough country product must have the “Warning to Driver” decal installed on the sun visor
or dash. The decal is to 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 to forward these installation in­structions on too the vehicle owner for review and to be kept in the vehicle for its service life.

Kit Contents:

9280:Front Coil Springs
1371BOX1:
Upper Control Arms
Lower Control Arms
1371BOX2
Sway bar Brackets
Track Bar Bracket
4-U-bolts
2-4” blocks
6612: Pitman Arm
Front Shock
Rear Shock

Tools Needed:
Torque Wrenches

½” Drive Rachet and Sockets
Assorted Combination Wrenches
Heavy Duty Jack Stands
Hydraulic Floor Jacks
Channel Locks
Drill
17/32” Bit
Hammers
C-Clamps
Center Punch
Rubbing Alcohol
Safety Glasses
Anti-Seize Compound

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

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

FRONT INSTALLTION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Block the rear wheels of the vehicle. Raise the front of the vehicle and support the vehicle with jack stands under the
frame rails. Remove the front wheels and tires and set aside. Position a hydraulic jack under the front axle and raise

the jack until the front suspension begins to compress

2. On both sides of the vehicle, scribe alignment marks on the adjustment cam and axle bracket at the lower link to
axle attachment point for later reference. See Photo 1

3. Unbolt the brake line brackets from the axle to ensure brake line free play during the suspension system installation.
Remove the center disconnect vacuum lines from the clamp on the axle.

4. Remove the nut, retaining washer and rubber bushing from the both upper shock mounts located inside the engine
compartment.

5. Remove the lower shock bolts on the axle as shown in Photo 2 and save for later installation. The shock absorbers
will be removed from the vehicle at the same time the coils are removed from the vehicle.

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Photo 1 Photo 2

6. Remove the (4) bolts on the sway bar to frame brackets and al­low the sway bar to rotate down. Save these bolts for later in­stallation.

7. Carefully lower the jack until the coil springs are free (the upper
suspension arm will be contacting the axle bracket) Remove the
coil springs and shocks from the vehicle. Note: use of a coil
spring compressor may be required for spring removal.

8. Remove the lower suspension arm nut, cam and cam bolt from
the axle. Remove the nut and bolt from the frame attachment
point as shown in Photo 4 and remove the lower suspension
arm from the vehicle. Repeat this step for the opposite side of
the vehicle. Note: save bolts, nuts and washers for later installa­tion.

See Photo 3.

Photo 4

Photo 3

Photo 5

9. Attach the grease fittings provided with the new Rough Country lower suspension arms using a 3/8" wrench. Note:
install two 90º grease fittings into the lower suspension arms. Insert the two bushing halves into the lower suspen­sion arm and press in the lower suspension arm slee ve provided. The 2000 and above will use the qty 4-short

14mm sleeves for the upper arm and the lower arm will use the qty 4-16mm longer sleeves. The installer can
check this by using the stock arm bolt. The use of a vice or C-clamp may facilitate the insertion of the sleeve.

10. Install the new Rough Country lower suspension arms in place of the stock lo wer suspension arms as shown in
Photo 5. Slight prying of the mounts may be necessary for arm installation. Install the original rear suspension arm
bolt and slightly tighten the nut. Install the original front suspension arm bolt and slightly tighten the nut. Refer to the
reference mark on the cam bolt and the axle when installing the cam bolt.