How to Install Rough Country 4" X-Series Lift Kit on your 1997-2006 Wrangler

10.Remove the bracket and enlarge the outside holes only using a 29/32” bit.

11.Install the supplied crush sleeves as shown in Photo 4 and reinstall the bracket.

12.Secure to the frame using the supplied 1/2” x 3 1/2” bolts, washers and nuts & 1/2” x 1 3/4” bolts & nuts. Tighten the 1/2” x 1 3/4” bolts to 65ft/lbs and the 1/2” x 3 1/2’ bolts to 80ft/lbs. Tighten using a 3/4” wrench & 3/4 socket. See Photo 5.

13. Remove the coil spring clip located on the bottom coil seat on the driver side of the vehicle using a 13mm wrench. Lower the axle and remove the coil spring. A coil spring or strut compressor may be needed to remove the stock coil spring.

14. Remove the stock lower control arm by removing the nut, cam, and cam bolt (if equipped) from the axle bracket using a 21mm socket & wrench and then removing the nut and bolt from the frame bracket doing one side at a time using a 21mm socket & wrench.

15. Lubricate control arm bushings with a lithium grease or equivalent and install in the Rough Country control arm. Adjust to 3/8” longer than the stock arm for a pre-alignment starting point. Tighten the jam nut using a 1 13/16” wrench or a large crescent wrench and install on the vehicle with the offset to the bottom using factory hardware as shown in Photo 6 & 7. Do not tighten at this time. If applicable, drill a 23/64” hole into each lower link and reinstall the ABS sensor wires. Use the original clamps.

23.Locate the front Rough Country Nitro shock absorber Part # 651997 or RCX Front Shock part #660579 and install in the factory lower mounts with the factory hardware. Install the new upper stud bushings and tighten the upper mounting point using a 9/16” wrench, slightly bulging the bushing. Do not over tighten stud bushing.

Tighten the bar pin on the bottom of the shock with the stock hardware using a 13 wrench. Note: RCX 2.2 Series shock absorbers will install with the body up and the piston rod down.

24.Repeat this on the opposite side of the vehicle. Install the tires, wheels and tighten lug nuts to factory specs.

25.Lower the vehicle to the ground.

26.Install the heim end, spacers and jam nut on the track rod body and adjust to a length of 33 1/2” from end to end. Install in the factory mount on the axle with the supplied 7/16” x 2 3/4” bolt, washers & nut. Tighten using a 15mm socket / wrench. See Photo 9.

27.Swing up the track rod and install in the new track rod bracket with the supplied 7/16” x 2 3/4” bolt, washer and flange nut. Tighten to 45 ft/lbs using a 15mm wrench. See Photo 10. It is important to center the vehicle over the axle to ensure proper tracking and alignment. If needed, remove the axle end and adjust to center the body over the axle.

28.Install the upper sway bar mount on the top of front sway bar where the stock link was secured, using the supplied 3/8” x 1.25” bolt and washer. Tighten using a 9/16” wrench making sure the mount is straight. See Photo 11.

29.Assemble the sway bar link with the link body, the jam nut and rod end Adjust the sway bar to a length of 11 1/4” from top to bottom. Tighten the jam nut against the rod end using a 5/8” & 3/4” wrench.

30.Install the link on the upper sway bar mount with supplied 1/2” flange lock nut as shown in Photo 12. Tighten using a 5/8” & 3/4” wrench.

31.Install the supplied pin on the axle as shown in Photo 13 using a screwdriver as shown and a 3/4” wrench.

32.Remove the bolts securing the plastic shroud to the frame and install the driver and passenger side frame mount brackets in the holes shown for the 4” disconnect kit using the factory holes and the supplied 1/4” x 3/4” bolts & washers. See Photo 4. Tighten using a 7/16” wrench, be careful to not over tighten. Please note there is a passenger and driver side bracket

33.Swing the sway bar link down and install on the lower axle mounting pin. Install the disconnect pin & washer on the outside as shown. See Photo 15.

34.When disconnecting the sway bar, remove the sway bar link / washer and place it on the frame mount as shown in Photo 16 to keep the sway bar link from interfering with front end components.

35.Remove the stock brake line from metal line at frame rail using a T40 torx bit and also on caliper. Retain stock hardware to reinstall the brake line. A catch pan is recommended to contain fluid. See Photo 17.

36.Install the new brake line bracket on the frame rail as shown using a T40 torx bit with supplied brake line clip. Install the new Rough Country brake line on the stock metal line and install on the caliper with stock caliper bolt and brake line washers. See Photo 18.

37.The brake system will be bled after the rear components have been installed.

38.Tighten the upper suspension arms to 65 ft. lbs using a 21mm wrench & socket (both sides).

39.Align the reference marks on the adjustment cams and lower arm axle brackets and tighten to 85 ft. lbs using a 21mm wrench & socket.

REAR INSTALLATION

1. Chock the front wheels. Jack up the rear of the vehicle and remove the tires and wheels. Place jack stands on the frame rail to support the vehicle. Place a floor jack under the differential. Remove the stock shock absorbers using a 15mm socket & 18mm wrench. Remove the sway bar links using a 15mm socket & wrench. Retain the
factory shock hardware.

2. Disconnect the track bar from the axle bracket on driver side of vehicle using a T55 Torx bit and install the new track bar relocation bracket in the stock location. See Photo 1. Secure to the stock location using the factory hardware.

3. Remove the stock brake line from the driver side frame mount and axle mount. Install the new line using stock hardware on the frame and axle.

4. Carefully lower the axle with the floor jack and remove the coil springs. NOTE: It may be necessary to use a coil spring compressor to remove the stock coil springs. Be careful not to overextend the vent tube on the axle. It may be necessary to disconnect the hose during installation and reroute the hose after installation.

5. Enlarge the holes in the factory mount to accommodate the two 5/16” bolt, using the bracket holes as a guide. Install the 5/16” bolts, washers, nuts. Tighten using a 13 wrench. Do not install the track rod in the new bracket at this time.

5. Remove and replace one suspension arm at a time.

6. Remove the lower arm from the axle and frame mount using a 21mm wrench & socket. Retain hardware.

7. Lubricate control arm bushings with a lithium grease or equivalent and install in the Rough Country control arm. Adjust to 3/8” longer than the stock arm for a pre-alignment starting point. Tighten the jam nut using a 1 1/8” wrench and install on the vehicle with the offset to the bottom using factory hardware as shown in Photo 2.

8. Repeat steps on the other side.

9. Remove the rear upper stock control arms from both the frame and axle mounts using a 15mm socket & wrench. Retain the stock hardware for reuse. Remove the emergency brake line bracket from the stock control arm using a 1/2” socket. Retain hardware for reuse.

10. Lubricate bushings with a lithium grease or equivalent and install the bushings and sleeves in the upper rear control arms.

11. Adjust the control arm to a length of 3/4” longer than stock arms (1/4” if using stock drive shaft) for a prealignment starting point. Install the adjustable arms in the stock location and reuse factory hardware to install. Do not tighten at this time. See Photo 3.

12. Reinstall the emergency brake bracket onto tab on upper control arm using a 1/2” wrench. Reuse factory hardware and tighten. See Photo 4.

13. Install the new Rough Country coil springs making sure the rubber damper in positioned in the upper mount. It will be necessary to use a coil spring or strut compressor to install the new coil springs.

14. Jack up the axle to compress the coil spring and to align the track rod with the new mounting point. Install using the supplied 12mm x 65mm bolt and flange lock nut. Do not tighten at this time.

15. Install the lower shock bracket as shown in Photo 5 with the supplied 12mm x 65mm bolts, flange locknuts with supplied crush sleeves.

16. Install the supplied 5/16” x 3/4” bolts, washers & nuts as shown in Photo 6 in the shock bracket. Tighten the

POST INSTALLATION

1. Bleed brake lines and test brakes before driving. Check for leaks.

2. Have a qualified alignment center realign front end to factory specs. As a general rule you set caster to the minimum of the factory spec and set toe-in to the maximum.

3. Install Warning to Driver decal on sun visor.

4. Adjust headlights to proper settings.

5. All components must be retightened after 500 miles, and every three thousand miles after installation.