Rough Country 698S User Manual

92169800

WJ JEEP 4” Front and 3.5” Rear Lift 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 kit content list. Be sure you
have all needed parts and know where they go. Also please review tools needed list and make sure you have the nec­essary tools to install this kit.

PRODUCT USE INFORMATION

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.

Due to differences in manufacturing, dimension and inflated measurements, tire and wheel combinations should be test
fit prior to installation. This suspension system was developed using a 265 / 75R-16 tire with factory wheels. If bigger/
wider tire are used with the factory wheels or factory offset wheels you must carefully check the clearance during turning
between the tires and the lower control arm and the front sway bar link before driving. Installing wider than recom­mended tires can cause the tire to come in contact with the rear shock. Always double check for clearance on all tire /
wheel packages.

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 steer” and front­end vibration, giving added life to tires, ball joints, and other steering components. A large bore off-road stabilizer kit is
highly recommended for vehicles equipped with larger tires, please contact your Rough Cou ntry distributor for details.

We hope installing your Rough Country lift kit is a positive experience. Please note that varia tions in construc­tion and assembly in the vehicle manufacturing process will virtually ensure that some parts may seem difficult
to install. If you are uncertain about some aspect of the installation process, please feel free to call our tech
support department at 800-222-7023. We do not recommend that you modify the Rough Country parts in any
way as this will void any warranty expressed or implied.

IMPORTANT PRE—INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Prior to beginning this installation it is always good to use a penetrating oil and spray all fasteners that will be
removed. Typically the cross member, control arm bolts and the pitman arm are difficult to remove without hav­ing done this step.

Tools Needed:

• 13mm Socket / Wrench

• 14mm Socket / Wrench

• 15mm Socket / Wrench

• 18mm Socket / Wrench

• 19mm Socket / Wrench

• 21mm Socket / Wrench

• 22mm Socket / Wrench

• 33mm Socket

• Pitman Arm Puller

• Drill Motor

• 3/8” Drill Bit

• Pry Bar

• Floor Ja ck

• Jack Stands

• Spring Comp resso r

• Lithium Based Grease

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

Class 8.8 Class 10.9
8MM 18ft/lbs 23 ft/lbs
10MM 32ft/lbs 45ft/lbs
12MM 55ft/lbs 75ft/lbs
14MM 85ft/lbs 120ft/lbs

KIT CONTENTS

Lower Rear

Shock Sleeve /

Bushing/Brkt (2)

Rear

Shocks

Rear Coil (2)

Rear Bump

Stop Brkt (2)

Rr Upper Control

Arm Brkt

Rear Sway Br

Brkt (2)

1

T-Case Spcrs (8)

Front Lower

Front

Shocks

Control Arms/

Front Coil (2)

Kit Contents:

1698C Containing:

2-Front Coil Springs
2-Frt Lower Control Arms

1698 Kit Box Containing:

4-Front Bump Stop Brackets/
Rear Sway Bar Brackets
1-Pitman Arm
2-Rear Coil Springs
1-Rear Upper Control Arm Bracket
2-Rear Lower Shock Brackets

1-1698Bag2
Perf2.24WJ kit Containing:

2-Fr 2.2 Series Shocks
2-Rr 2.2 Series Shocks
1-1698Bag3—Rr Shock Hardware
2-Frt Upr Shock Hardware Bags

Frt Track

Bar Brkt

Pitman Arm

Fr Bump Stop

Brkt (2)

1698 bag2:

For the Track Rod Bracket:
1-3/8” x 1” Bolt

2-3/8” Washers
1-3/8” Nut
1-12mm x 65mm (approx 2.6”)Bolt
1-Flange Lock nut
1-Crush Sleeve

For Front Bump Stops:
4-8mm x 95mm (approx 3.7”)Bolt

4-8mm Washers

For Drag Link
1-Cotter Pin
For Cross-Member Transfer Case Drop:
4-10mmx 140mm(approx 5.5”)Bolts

8-1” Spacers
4-10mm Flat Washers

For Front Shock Absorbers:
4-5/16” x 1” Bolt

8-Flat Washers
4-Lock Nuts

1698 bag5

For Rear Upper Arm Bracket:
3-14mm x 75mm(approx 3”)Bolts

3-Flat Washers
3-Crush Sleeves

For Rear Bump-stop Spacer:

2-3/8” x 3 1/2” Self Tap Bolts
2—2” Body Blocks

For Rear Sway Bar Bracket:
4-10mm 90mm(approx 3.5”)Bolts

4-Flat Washers

For Rear Shocks:

2-12mm x 100mm(approx 4”)Bolts
2-Crush Sleeves
2-Flat Washers

1698 bag3:

For Rear Shocks:
4-Bushings
2-Lower Sleeves
2-Offset Sleeve/Washer

FRONT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Chock the rear wheels and jack up the front of the vehicle and support the vehicle with jack st ands.

2. Support the front axle with a floor jack.

3. Remove the lower sway bar link bolt using a 15mm & 18mm wrench. See Photo 1. Retain hardware for reuse.

4. Remove the shocks using a 15mm wrench/socket for the top mount and a 13mm wrench/socke t for the bottom
mount.

5. Lower the axle using the floor jack and remove the coil springs.

6. Remove the stock lower control arm using a 21mm wrench/socket. Retain factory hardware for re-use See Photo 2.

7.

Photo 1

Remove Lower Sway Bar Link from Axle Mount Remove Lower Control Arm

Photo 2

8. Install the lower control arm on the vehicle with the larger end on the axle and the bend pointing inward

. Secure

using the factory hardware. See Photo 3. Do not fully tighten at this time.

9. Remove the cotter pin and nut from the pitman arm using a 19mm wrench. Retain nut for reuse.

10. Strike the arm as shown in Photo 4 to dislodge the drag link.

Photo 4

Install New Lower Control Arm

Photo 3

Remove Tie Rod from Pitman Arm

11. Using a pry bar, remove the bump stop and remove the bump stop mounts using a 13mm wrench. See Photo 5 & 6.

Photo 5 Photo 6

Remove Front Factory Bump Stop

Remove Factory Bump Stop Mount