Rough Country 765.20 User Manual
9276500
FJ Cruiser 3” Front 2” Rear Leveling Kit
Thank you for choosing Rough Country for your suspension needs.
Rough Country recommends a certified technician install this system. In addition to these instructions, professional
knowledge of disassembly/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 and the
product layout on the last 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 questions 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 Maximum tire size of 285/70R-17 tire with factory wheels. For aftermarket wheel and tire combinations consult your tire and wheel speciali st.
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 life.
PRODUCT USE INFORMATION
Kit Contents:
765S Contents:
2-Front Strut Spacers
2-Rear Coil Spacers
2-Rear Shocks Absorbers
2-Rear Shock Upper Mounting Hardware Bags
1-Front Bag that includes:
6-3/8” lock nuts
6-3/8” Self clinching bolts
1-Rear Bag containing:
2-1/2” x 1 1/4” bolts
4-Washers
2-Nylock nuts
Tools Needed:
12 mm Wrench
14 mm Socket
17 mm Socket
17 mm Wrench
19 mm Socket
Hammer
16mm Wrench
21mm Socket
9/16” wrench
FRONT INSTALLATION
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 cotter pin from the outer tie rod end on the steering linkage. Using 19mm socket remove the nut. Using a
hammer hit on the side of the cast knuckle to allow the tie rod end to separate from the knuckle. Remove the linkage from the knuckle. Push linkage forward to make room for installation. Retain factory nut. See Photo 1.
4. Using a 17mm wrench, remove the sway bar bolts, allowing the sway bar to drop. Retain factory hardware. See
Photo 2.
Using a 21mm deep well socket.
Photo 1
5. To allow the strut to be removed, remove the ABS bracket from the knuckle using a 12mm socket. Retain factory
hardware for reuse. See Photo 3.
6. Using a 14mm socket, remove the strut nuts on the upper strut tower that holds the assembly in place. See Photo
4. One nut can be left on an upper stud to hold the strut in place
Photo 3
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Photo 2
Photo 4
7. Place jack stand under the knuckle for support.
8. Using 19 mm socket remove nut from the ball joint on the upper control arm. Using a hammer hit the knuckle to allow the ball joint to separate from the upper control arm See Photo 5. Do not allow the knuckle to pull out far
enough that it pulls the CV shaft out of the differential or over extends the brake line.
9. Using a 19mm socket and wrench, remove the strut bolt from the lower control arm and remove the strut assembly.
Retain the factory lower hardware for reassembly. Note the direction of the bolt for reassembly. See Photo 6.
Photo 5
Photo 6
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