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Lift Kit, Jeep Wrangler, JKU, JK, Rough Country Lift Kit,
2007 - 2018 Jeep Wrangler 2dr or 4dr Rough Country 3.5" Suspension Lift Kit w/Control Arm Drop Brackets and Drop Pitman Arm.
Tools Needed:
10mm Wrench,
14 mm Wrench,
16mm Wrench,
18mm Wrench,
18mm Socket,
19mm Wrench,
19mm Deep Well Socket,
7/8" Wrench,
13/16" Socket,
21mm Wrench,
21mm Socket,
7/16" Wrench,
9/16" Wrench,
9/16" Socket,
33mm Socket,
Jack,
(4) 6 ton Jack Stands,
(2) 3 ton Jack stands,
13/32" Drill bit,
Drill, Pitman Arm and Tie Rod End Pullers,
PB Blaster,
3/8" Drill Bit.
After the Lift is installed:
With the Jeep full weight on the ground, have an assistant turn the steering wheel left or right so the trackbar will move into place for re-installation.
Secure it with the supplied bolt and flat washer with a flat washer and nylon lock nut.
Tighten the bolt with a 22mm socket and 22mm wrench.
Torque the lower control arms at the axle with a 21mm socket and 21mm wrench to 125 ft lbs.
Torque the upper control arm at the axle with a 18mm socket and 18mm wrench to 75 ft lbs.
Torque the upper control arm at the frame bracket with a 18mm socket at the nut and 19mm wrench on the bolt head to 75 ft lbs.
Torque the lower control arm at the frame bracket (center the cam washers the best that you can) use a 22mm for the bolt head and a 21mm socket at the nut to 125 ft lbs.