Rough Country 480.20 User Manual

92754300 Rev A

INSTRUCTION SHEET

Rough Country recommends this system be installed by a certified technician. 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. Be sure you have all
needed parts and know where they go.

With the installation of all lift kits and larger tires it is important to check the condition of your steering stabilizer. If the
stabilizer is worn or is leaking it should be replaced. Steering stabilizers are designed to restrain “bump steering” and front end
vibration, giving added life to tires, ball joints, and other steering components. A multiple stabilizer kit is recommended for
vehicles equipped with a snow plow, winch, or larger tires

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". Many sportsmen remove their mud tires after hunting
season and install ones more appropriate for street driving; always use as wide a tire and wheel combination as possible to
enhance vehicle stability.
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
Generally, braking performance and capability are decreased when significantly 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.

If question exist we will be happy to answer any questions concerning the design, function, and correct use of our products.

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.

1. Raise front of vehicle and support with jack stands. Block rear wheels. Remove front wheels and tires.

2. Remove bottom shock bolt on both sides. Do Not
remove the shock completely. Leave the shock attached at the
top.

3. Remove spring retaining nut and washer, both sides, and
remove the coil springs.

4. Raise axle and reinstall lower shock bolts on both sides. This
will prevent damaging brake lines during kit installation.

5. Centerpunch and drill out the rivets in frame that hold radius
arm pivot points. Loosen the four bolts in the center of the
crossmember. This will allow the crossmember to widen to

PRODUCT USE INFORMATION

NOTICE TO DEALER AND VEHICLE OWNER

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Driver Side Radius Arm Drop Bracket

Figure # 1

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install the radius arm drop brackets.

6. Remove the four remaining crossmember bolts just above the radius arms.

7. Lower crossmember and install the drop brackets. Install all hardware before
tightening. Install washers against frame. Tighten four crossmember bolts
previously loosened to spread crossmember. See Figure # 1.

8. Remove axle pivot bolt on passenger side of vehicle. Remove four bolts
securing axle pivot bracket to frame. Remove bracket .See Figure # 2.

9. Replace with new axle drop bracket and secure with ½” bolts, nuts, and
washers provided in kit.

10. Reinstall axle into pivot bracket and secure with new 9/16” bolt and nut.

11. Remove axle pivot on driver side of vehicle.

12. Center punch and drill out the rivets securing the rear portion of the
pivot bracket. Remove the bracket.

13. Trim crossmember flange as shown in illustrations and picture. This
will allow for installation of new drop bracket. See Figure # 3.

14. Install drop bracket and insert bolts. There are two spacers supplied in
the kit. The larger diameter spacer is to be used in the lower 9/16”
hole, the small diameter spacer in the upper 7/16” diameter hole. The
spacers will be on the rear of the crossmember. See Figure # 4.

15. Be sure all bolts are installed before beginning to tighten any bolts or
nuts.

16. Recheck all hardware for tightness.

17. Remove stock shocks.

18. Using a coil spring compressor, install lifted springs and secure with
stock hardware.

19. Install new shocks, wheels and tires.

20. Set vehicle on ground and set toe in to factory specs.

21. Have alignments shop check front end alignment and realign if
necessary.

Be sure to leave this portion of
flange. You need this hole for
installation of drop bracket.

Figure # 4

Use spacers
on these bolts.
As instructed
in step # 14.

Drop Bracket -Drivers Side Axle

Figure # 2

Figure # 3

Trim crossmember
flange.

Drop Bracket -Passenger Side Axle

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