How to Install Rough Country 1-2 in. Lowering Shackles (97-03 All) on your Ford F-150

Kit Contents:
2-Rear Shackles
4-Bushings
2-Sleeves

1. Jack up the rear of the vehicle using a floor jack. Both sides will be installed simultaneously to avoid binding the spring bolts.
2. Place jack stands under the frame rails to support the vehicle. With floor jack lower the vehicle onto jack stands and let the suspension hang. Leave floor jack under axle for support.
3. Lightly support the rear axle with the floor jack under the differential.
4. Remove the lower shackle bolts as shown in Photo 1. Retain hardware for reuse.
5. Jack up the rear end enough to remove the upper shackle bolt from the shackle. See Photo 2.
6. Lightly grease the supplied bushings /sleeves and install in the shackle.

7. Install the new shackle at the desired amount of drop (either top or bottom hole) with the stock hardware. See Photo 3.
8. Lower the jack and install the new shackle in the stock shackle mount with stock hardware.
9. Install the wheels /tires.
10. Jack up the vehicle and remove the jack stands.
11. Lower the vehicle to the ground.

1. Check all fasteners for proper torque. Check to ensure there is adequate clearance between all rotating, mobile, fixed and heated members. Test brake system.
2. Re torque all fasteners after 500 miles. Visually inspect components and re-torque fasteners during routine vehicle service.
3. Readjust headlights to proper settings.