Rough Country 585 User Manual
9258500REV1
03-11 Ford Expedition 2WD/4WD 2.5” lift
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 parts list. Be sure you have all
needed parts and know where they go. Also please review tools needed list and make sure you have needed tools.
As a general rule, the taller a vehicle is, the easier it will roll. 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.
If question exist we will be happy to answer any questions concerning the design, function, and correct use of our products. Please call us at 800-222-7023 with any questions you may have.
This suspension system was developed using a 305/65/17 tire on a 17” factory wheels. The kit is designed to level your
Expedition raising the front of approximately 2.5” and the rear 1”. If you desire a different configuration please contact
your nearest Rough Country distributor.
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
Kit Contents:
2-Front Strut Extensions
2-1/4” Thick rear Strut Spacers
4-3/8” Thick rear Coil Spacers
1-Kit Bag
6-3/8x2” Bolts
6-3/8” Flange Lock Nuts
Tools Needed:
15mm Wrench
15mm Socket
29mm Socket
1 1/16” Wrench
21mm Wrench
16 mm Wrench
21 mm Wrench
3/8” mm Wrench
Hammer
9/16” wrench
PRODUCT USE INFORMATION
Torque Specs:
Size Grade 5 Grade 8
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
12MM 55ft/lbs 75ft/lbs
14MM 85ft/lbs 120ft/lbs
16MM 130ft/lbs 165ft/lbs
18MM 170ft/lbs 240ft/lbs
FRONT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Jack up the front of the vehicle and support the vehicle with jack stands, so that the front wheels are off the ground
2. Remove the front tires/wheels.
3. Remove the cotter pin from the upper ball joint nut. Place jack stand under the knuckle for support. Remove nut, using a 21mm wrench. Using a hammer hit the knuckle as shown to allow the ball joint to separate from the uppe r control arm. See Photo 1. Do not allow the knuckle to pull out far enough that it pulls the shaft out of the differential.
4. Using a 21mm wrench remove the nut from the steering linkage. Using a hammer hit on the side of the knuckle as
shown, where the steering linkage is connected and remove from knuckle. Push linkage forward to make room for
installation. Retain factory hardware. See Photo 2.
, using a 21mm deep well socket
Photo 1
5. Remove the sway bar nut and bushings using a 15mm wrench to allow the lower control arm to swing down. Retain
factory hardware. See Photo 3.
6. Using a 15mm wrench, remove the strut nuts on the upper strut tower that holds the assembly in place. See Photo
4. One nut can be left on the upper bolts to hold the strut in place
Photo 3
.
Photo 2
Photo 4
7. Using a 29mm socket, and 1 1/16”, wrench, remove the strut bolt from the lower control arm and remove the strut
assembly from the vehicle. Retain the factory lower bolt for reassembly. Note the direction of the bolt for reassembly.
See Photo 5.
8. Locate the supplied 3/8”x2” bolts. Place into spacer as shown in Photo 6.
Photo 5
Photo 6
9. Install the new strut spacer on the strut with stock hardware using a 9/16” socket. Torque to 30 ft/lbs. See Photo 7.
10. Install the strut assembly into the strut tower and secure with the supplied 3/8” lock-washers & 3/8” nuts using a
9/16” wrench. See
Photo 8.
Photo 7
11. Install the lower end of the strut in the factory location in the lower control arm with the factory hardware and using a
29mm socket and 1 1/16” wrench.
12. Reinstall the upper ball joint in the knuckle with the factory hardware and using a 21mm wrench. Reinstall the cotter
pin in the upper ball joint.
13. Reinstall the tie rod end in the knuckle with the factory hardware and using a 21mm wrench.
14. Reinstall the sway bar link in the factory location on the lower control arm with factory hardware and using a 15mm
wrench.
15. Reinstall the tires/wheels and remove the jack stands from the frame rails. Lower the vehicle to the ground.
Photo 8
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