Rough Country RC701 User Manual

92RC70100

07-11 GM 4WD 1500 P/U 1 1/4” Body Lift

Rough Country recommends a certified technician install this kit. Attempts to install this kit without this knowledge and
expertise may jeopardize the integrity and/or operating safety of the vehicle.
installation. Check the kit hardware against the kit contents list page. Be sure you have all needed parts and know
where they go. Review tools needed list and make sure you have the tools needed to install the kit.

We will not be responsible for any product that is altered. We will be happy to answer any questions concerning the de­sign, function, and use of our products by calling 800-222-7023.

Kit was designed for use with both standard cab and 4 door models. Standard cabs will not utilize all cab mount
spacers. Standard cabs only will use the cab strap extension brackets.
This body lift was developed using a 33x12.5x20 tire with factory wheels. Combo kits are available. Ask your
Rough Country Dealer for more info.

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 of the vehicles unique handling
characteristics. These instructions should be kept in the vehicle for its service life.

Thank you for choosing Rough Country for all your suspension needs.

Please read instructions before beginning

PRODUCT USE INFORMATION

NOTICE TO DEALER AND VEHICLE OWNER

Kit Contents:

2-Fr Bumper Outer Relocation Brackets
2-Fr Bumper Frame Brackets
8-1 1/4” X 3” Cab Spacers
8-1 1/4” X 2” Bed Spacers
2-Standard Cab Strap Ext.

RC701BAG Containing:

For Front Cab Mounts:
14mmx 140mm Bolts (6)
12mm x 140mm Bolts (2)
For Front Bumper Brackets:
3/8” x 1” Bolts (4)
3/8” Flat Washers (4)
3/8” Lock Nuts (4)
For Bed Mounts:
12mm x 65mm Bolt (6)
For Rear Bumper:
10MM Nut (2)
1-1/4” Tall X 2’ 9/16” ID Pucks (2)
1” Tall X 2” Body Pucks (2)
14mm x 60mm Bolts (4)
For Ground Wire Extension:
1/4” x 3/4” Bolt (1)
1/4” Flat Washer (2)
1/4” Lock Nut (1)
For Strap Extension:
12mm x 35mm Bolts (2)
12mm Flange Lock (2)
1/2” Flat Washer (2)

Tools Needed:

Jack
Jack Stands
Wood Blocks (2x4)
Pliers
Hammer
Phillips Screwdriver
Drill Motor
1/2” Drill Bit
Reciprocating Saw
Clamp

8mm Socket
10mm Socket / Wrench
14mm Socket / Wrench
13mm Socket / Wrench
15mm Socket / Wrench
16mm Socket / Wrench
18mm Socket / Wrench
19mm Socket / Wrench
21mm Socket / Wrench
22mm Socket / Wrench
Hand Grinder

CAB INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Raise hood disconnect positive and negative battery cable from the battery using 10mm wrench

. This is
done to prevent accidental airbag deployment. Check owners manual and remove airba g fuses to prevent accidental
air bag deployment.

2. Remove the eight plastic clips from the radiator bezel using a screwdriver and remove bezel. Retain hardware for
reuse. See Photo 1.

3. Remove 4 bolts from grill using a 10mm socket then pull on lower part of grill to release clips. Retain hardware for
reuse. See Photo 2.

PHOTO 1 PHOTO 2

4. Remove four of the clips from the rubber shroud that is attach to the bumper. There are 9 clips total but only 4 need
to be removed to remove bumper. Retain hardware for reuse.

5. Unplug fog lights on bumper if equipped.

6. Remove the bumper support brackets located near front body mount that attach bumper to frame using a 15mm
socket. See Photo 3. Retain hardware for reuse.

7. Remove the two upper bumper bolts using 21mm socket and remove bumper from truck. See Photo 4.

PHOTO 3 PHOTO 4

REMOVE BUMPER BRACKETS REMOVE BUMPER BOLTS

8. Remove ground wire from firewall using 10mm socket. Retain hardware for reuse. See Photo 5.

9. Remove both ground wires from frame located on front body mount using 10mm socket / wrench. Retain hardware
for reuse. See Photo 6.

PHOTO 5 PHOTO 6

REMOVE GROUND FROM FIREWALL REMOVE GROUND FROM FRAME

10. Remove upper radiator hose and overflow hose from fan shroud as shown in Photo 7 & 8.

PHOTO 7

REMOVE UPPER HOSE FROM FAN SHROUD

REMOVE OVERFILL HOSE FROM SHROUD

PHOTO 8

11. Disconnect air intake hose from air box using a Phillips screwdriver and needle nose pliers. See Photo 9.

12. Lock steering wheel and mark the location of the upper and lower parts of steering shaft. Remove the shaft bolt us­ing a 15mm socket. See Photo 10. Do not turn or allow steering to turn while shaft is apart.

PHOTO 9

PHOTO 10

DISCONNECT AIR INTAKE HOSE

MARK STEERING SHAFT

13. Remove starter wire and O2 sensor wire from frame on passenger side as shown in Photo 11 using a 13mm wrench
and screwdriver or pliers

14. Remove the four bolt securing the skid plate using a 15mm socket. See Photo 12.

PHOTO 11 PHOTO 12

REMOVE O2 AND STARTER WIREON FRAME REMOVE THE SKID PLATE

15. Disconnect the emergency brake cable at the connection on the frame below the drivers door by removing the front
part of cable from frame just under the front part of driver door. See Photo 13 & 14.

PHOTO 13 PHOTO 14

DISCONNECT E-BRAKE CABLE DISCONNECT FROM COUPLER

16. Loosen all cab bolts on driver and passenger side using a 15mm & 18mm for both front body mounts as shown in

Photo 15 and 21mm for the other 6 cab mounting points as shown in Photo 16. Remove body mount hardware
one side at a time.

PHOTO 15

PHOTO 16

LOOSEN CAB BOLTS LOOSEN CAB BOLTS

17. Photo 17 will is removing the cab support strap with a 18mm socket, this is only on a standard cab truck. If you have
a extended or crew cab truck please skip this step.

18. Using a jack stand or hydraulic jack with wood blocks slowly lift body from truck. See Photo 18.

PHOTO 17

PHOTO 17

PHOTO 18

LOOSEN FRAME END OF STRAP

CAREFULLY LIFT THE CAB