Rough Country 658N2 User Manual
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97-06 JEEP TJ 2” FRONT / 1 1/4” REAR SPACER 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.
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.
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 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 2 ” suspension system was developed for 31x10 . 50x15 tire on an after market 8” wide wheel with 3.75” of back
spacing. The use of stock wheels with larger than stock tires may cause the tire to come in contact with the lower
control arm at full turn. The use of aftermarket wheels is recommended to avoid this. On models outfitted with extra
bolt-on equipment and accessories, Rough Country offers new coil spring isolator pads made from polyu rethane to
boost ride height 3/4" and these may be needed to maintain a level performance look. Rough Country Hydro
shocks are also available for this application.
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 to the vehicle owner for review and to be kept in the vehicle for its service life.
Please read all the in structions before beginning the installation. Check the kit hardware against the parts
PRODUCT USE INFORMATION
NOTICE TO DEALER AND VECHICLE OWNER
Tools Needed:
13mm Socket / Wrench
15mm Socket
18mm Socket / Wrench
19mm Socket / Wrench
T55 Torx Head Bit
9/16” Socket / Wrench
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
Class 8.8 Class 10.9
10MM 32ft/lbs 45ft/lbs
12MM 55ft/lbs 75ft/lbs
Torque Specs:
Kit Contents :
Front Coil Spacers-2
Rear Coil Spacers-2
Rear Shock Re-locator Brackets-2
Kit Bags:
Shock Re-locator Bag Containing:
2-12mm x 65mm Bolts
2-12mm Flange Lock nuts
4-12mm Flat Washers
2-5/16” x 3/4” Bolt
2-5/16” Lock Nuts
658Bag1 Containing:
2-Flat Washers
2-10mmx 90mm Bolts
FRONT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. The front-end components are installed first.
2. Place the vehicle on a level surface. Set the parking brake. Center the front wheels and chock rear wheels.
3. From inside the engine compartment, remove the upper stud nut, retainer and grommet from both of the front
shocks using a 9/16” wrench.
4. Place jack stands on the frame rail behind the lower control arm mount on the frame and jack up the vehicle. Installation is done one side at a time.
5. Remove the front tires and wheels.
6. Remove the sway bar links from the axle using a 18mm wrench / T55 torx head bit to allow the axle to be lowered
for coil spring removal. See Photo 1.
7. Place a floor jack underneath the axle for support and complete the removal of the front shock absorbers usi ng a
13mm socket. Retain factory lower mounting hardware for re-use.
8. Remove the coil spring clip located on the bottom coil seat as shown in Photo 2 using a 13mm wrench on the
driver side of the vehicle. Lower the axle and remove the coil spring.
PHOTO 1 PHOTO 2
Remove the front sway bar link Remove the lower Driver side coil clip
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