Rough Country 376.20 User Manual
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02-05 2WD Dodge 1500 6” Suspension 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
the vehicle be equipped with a functional roll-bar and cage system. 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 6” and the back 3”. If you desire a different look or if your truck
has a tool box or something else that is going to bring the rear end down, please consult with your sales representative
about the option of a 4” block and u-bolt kit part # 6575, or the use of an add-a-leaf.
This 6” suspension system was developed for 315/70/17 tire on an after market wheel with 4 .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
9293 Coil springs
1380BOX1 Driver Side Knuckle
1380BOX2 Passengers Side Knuckle
1376BOX3 Front and Rear Cross Members
Sway Bar Links, Sway Bar Brackets
1376Bag1, Front Bump
Stop Brackets, LinkBag2
8117 / 9117 Front Shocks
8112 / 9112 Rear Shocks
6561 3” Block and U-Bolt Kit
OR
6575 4” Block and U-Bolt kit
Tools Needed
13mm Wrench
13mm Socket
14mm Socket
15mm Wrench
15mm Socket
16mm Wrench
18mm Wrench
18mm Socket
19mm Socket
21mm Wrench
21mm Socket
24mm Socket
7/8 Deep Well Socket
T30 Torx Socket
4 Ton Floor Jack
2 Jack Stands
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 INSTALLTION INSTRUCTIONS
1. The tools needed , and parts for this installation are on the front cover. Make sure you have all of the proper tools
and understanding of these instructions before you proceed.
2. Place the truck on a clean level surface and set the parking brake. Chock the rear wheels and using a floor jack
raise the front of the truck and support the frame rails with approved jack stands. NEVER WORK UNDER AN UN-
SUPPORTED VEHICLE, Using a 7/8 deep well socket remove the front wheels.
3. Remove the brake calipers from the spindle bracket using a 13 mm wrench. Using a pry bar to pry up the caliper, zip
tie the caliper to the frame rail. Do not let the caliper hang from the hose. Remove the two bolts securing caliper
bracket to the spindle.
4. Remove Rotor
5. Using a T30 Torx socket remove the ABS wire from the spindle as shown in Photo 1
6. Unplug the ABS wire as shown in Photo 2.
Photo 1
Photo 2
7. Using a 21 mm socket remove tie rod end from the spindle. Using a hammer lightly wrap on the spindle around the
ball joint to loosen. Remove from spindle See Photo 3.
8. Using a 21 mm wrench loosen the nut on the upper control arm ball joint, but do not remove. See Photo 4.
Photo 3 Photo 4
9. Using a 24 mm wrench loosen the nut on the lower control arm ball joint. Using a hammer lightly rap on the spindle
around the ball joint until it breaks free from the joint. See Photo 5
10. Take nuts off of the upper and lower control arm ball joints and remove spindle.
11. Turn spindle on its back side. Using a 18mm socket remove the 3 bolts holding the hub assembly and dust cover on
the spindle. See Photo 6.
Photo 5 Photo 6
12. Using the 18mm socket reinstall the hub assembly and dust cover on Rough Country spindle using the 3 factory
bolts. Torque to factory specs. See Photo 7.
13. Using a 16mm socket remove sway bar links, the links and hardware will not be re-used. See Photo 8.
Photo 7
Photo 8
14. Remove factory shocks using a 13mm socket for the bottom and a 18mm wrench for the top. See Photo 9.
15. Remove the factory coil springs.
16. Using a 21mm wrench and a 24mm socket remove the lower control arms. Retain factory hardw are for re-use. See
Photo 10.
Photo 9
Photo 10
17. Hang the new Rough Country front cross member in place. Use factory hardware from lower control arms to bolt in
place, do not tighten at this time.
18. Hang the new Rough Country rear cross member in place. Use factory hardware from lower control arms to bolt in
place, do not tighten at this time. See Photo 11.
19. Reinstall lower control arms using the 5/8”x5.5” bolts, washers, and nuts provided in 1376Bag1. Do not tighten at
this time. See Photo 12.
Photo 11 Photo 12
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