Rough Country RC714 User Manual
92RC71400
2014 GM 4WD 1500 P/U 1 1/4” Body Lift
Thank you for choosing Rough Country for all your suspension needs.
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.
Please read instructions before beginning
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.
PRODUCT USE INFORMATION
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.
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 of the vehicles unique handling
characteristics. These instructions should be kept in the vehicle for its service life.
Kit Contents:
1-Fr Bumper Driver Relocation Bracket
1-Fr Bumper Passenger Relocation Bracket
1-E-brake Bracket
1-Rear Bumper Shim
1-Rr Bumper Driver Relocation Bracket
1-Rr Bumper Passenger Relocation Bracket
6-1 1/4” 2014 GM Cab Spacers
2-1 1/4” X 3” Body Pucks
10-1 1/4” X 2” Body Pucks
2-Standard Cab Strap Ext.
RC714BAG2 Containing:
12—3/8” x 2.25” Bolt
12—3/8” Washers
Jack
Jack Stands
Wood Blocks (2x4)
Pliers
Hammer
Phillips Screwdriver
Drill Motor
1/2” Drill Bit
Reciprocating Saw
Tools Needed:
8mm Socket
10mm Socket / Wrench
11mm Socket / Wrench
12mm Socket / Wrench
13mm Socket / Wrench
14mm Socket / Wrench
15mm Socket / Wrench
16mm Socket / Wrench
18mm Socket / Wrench
19mm Socket / Wrench
21mm Socket / Wrench
22mm Socket / Wrench
Hand Grinder
#15, #40, & #45 Torx bit
12—3/8” Nylocks
1—1/2” x 1” Bolt
3—1/2” Washers
1—1/2” Nylock
2—10mm x 30mm Button Head Bolts
2—3/8” USS Washers
4—12mm Flange Lock
2—12mm x 35mm Bolt
RC714BAG3 Containing:
8—12mm x 65mm Bolts
8—1/2” Washers
2—14mm x 140mm Bolts
FRONT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Disconnect battery using a10mm socket
2. Using a screwdriver disconnect the air filter inlet hose from air box. See Photo 1. Lock the steering wheel and mark
upper and lower steering shaft. Remove steering shaft from rack and pinion using a 11mm socket.
3. Remove the ten plastic clips from the radiator bezel using a screwdriver. See Photo 2.
PHOTO 1
4. Remove the painted bumper bezel from truck using a 7mm socket, remove the two bolts on both side. See Photo 3.
5. Unclip the painted bumper bezel from the grill. There are six clips behind the bumper. Pull the sides of bumper bezel
out then pull back to remove. See Photo 4. This may take two people .
PHOTO 3
PHOTO 2
PHOTO 4
6. Remove the 8 bolts holding the front grill on using a 10mm socket. There are 4 bolts on top See Photo 5 and 4 bolts
on bottom See Photo 6 of the grill. There are two clips on each side. Pull straight out to release clips
PHOTO 6 PHOTO 5
7. Remove the side bumper support bracket using a 15mm socket . See Photo 7.
8. Unplug the fog lights and wiring harness from bumper. See Photo 8.
PHOTO 8 PHOTO 7
9. Use a 18mm socket to remove the four bolts holding the bumper on to the frame then remove bumper. See Photo 9.
10. Remove front bumper brackets using a 15mm socket. See Photo 10.
PHOTO 10 PHOTO 9
11. Then remove tow hooks using a 18mm socket and wrench. See Photo 11.
12. Using a 10mm socket remove the ground wires from frame. Two of the ground wires are on both front body mounts.
See Photo 12.
PHOTO 12 PHOTO 11
13. The other ground wire is on passenger side body mount behind the tire. See Photo 13.
14. Remove the O2 sensor wire clip from frame just above passenger side body mount. On driver side remove the wir-
ing loom bracket using a 13mm socket. See Photo 14. Remove the wire clips from the top of strut bolts.
PHOTO 13
15. Measure the emergency brake cable adjustment bolt from back of nut to the end of threads and record this measure-
ment for later use. ( Should be about 2.5” ). See Photo 15.
16. Then adjust bolt to allow slack so the brake cable can be disconnected. Then release the metal clips holding the
emergency cable to frame on body mount. See Photo 16.
PHOTO 15
PHOTO 14
PHOTO 16
17. Loosen the front body mount bolts using a 18mm socket and a 21mm on the other body mount bolts. See Photo 17.
Remove the nuts from the body bushing using a 15mm socket. See Photo 18. Only remove the bolt on one side at a
time. Lift the body off of frame just enough to remove body bushing. Look an make sure no other wires or brake lines
are being stretched. Front body mount bolt must come out from the top.
PHOTO 17 PHOTO 18
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