Rough Country 650 User Manual

92650N200

97-06 JEEP TJ 1.5” SUSPENSION KIT

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 on this page.
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.

This suspension system was developed using a 31X10.50X15, tire with factory wheels. Note if wider tires are
used, offset wheels will be required and trimming will be required.

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

PRODUCT USE INFORMATION

Tools Needed

13mm Wrench
15mm Wrench
15mm Socket
17mm Wrench
17mm Socket
18mm Wrench
19mm Deep Well Socket
21mm Wrench
21mm Socket
T50 Torx Socket
Jack
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 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. Chock rear wheels.

2. Remove the front tires/wheels

3. Using a T50 socket and an 18mm wrench remove the bottom sway bar bolts. Retain hardware for later use.
See Photo 1

4. Push down on the axle to allow room for the coils to be removed. Remove coil springs

5. Paint or scribe alignment marks on the cam adjuster and axle bracket. See Photo 2.

6. Using a 21mm wrench and a 21mm socket remove the lower control arm nut, cam, and cam bolt from the
axle. Disconnect the arm to allow downward movement of the axle.

, using a 19mm deep well socket

Photo 1

7. Using a 15mm wrench for the top and a 13mm wrench for the bottom, remove the front shocks. Retain hard­ware for later use.

8. Pull the rubber bump stop from the factory mount.

9. Install the coil spring spacer over the bump stop pocket and up into the mount, with the lip of the spacer
pointing down. See Photo 3.

10. Reinstall the supplied extended bump stop in to the bump stop cup.

11. Reinstall the factory coil spring. See Photo 4.

12. Install the front shocks at this time. When tightening the upper shock mount, tighten until the bushing starts
to slightly bulge.

13. Install the lower control arm back into the original mounting location, Insert the cam bolts, nuts and washers,
into the lower control arm. Do not tighten at this time.

14. Reinstall the front tires/wheels .

15. Lower the vehicle to the ground. Align the marks that you scribed in the cam bolt and tighten bolt to 85 ft.
lbs.

Photo 2

Photo 3

Photo 4