How to Install Rough Country 2.5 in. Leveling Kit on your Ram

1. Jack up the front of the vehicle and support the vehicle with jack stands, so that the front wheels are off the ground.

2. Using 22mm socket remove the front tires/wheels.

3. Using 21mm socket remove the nut from the steering linkage. Using a hammer hit on the side of the knuckle as shown, and remove the linkage from the knuckle. Push linkage forward to make room for installation. Retain factory hardware See PHOTO 1.

4. Using a 15mm wrench, remove the sway bar nut, and bushings allowing the sway bar to drop. Retain factory hardware. See PHOTO 2.

5. Using a 15mm socket, remove the strut nuts on the upper strut tower. See PHOTO 3

6. Place jack stand under the knuckle for support. Using 21 mm socket remove upper ball joint nut. Using a hammer hit the knuckle to allow the ball joint to separate from the upper control arm See PHOTO 4. Do not allow the knuckle to pull out far enough that it pulls the shaft out of the differential.

7. Using a 24mm socket and 21mm wrench, remove the strut bolt from the lower control arm and remove the strut assembly from the vehicle. Retain the factory lower bolt for reassembly. Note the direction of the bolt for reassembly. See PHOTO 5.

8. Place a strut compressor on the coil spring and compress the coil, so the strut top nut (DO NOT USE AN IMPACT) can be removed. Next remove the strut top and add the preload spacer to the coil assembly. The spacer will fit between the factory coil isolator and the strut top. See Photo 6.

9. With the coil spring still compressed assemble the strut and tighten the strut top nut (DO NOT USE AN IMPACT) .

10. Place the strut shim on top of the strut over the three studs as shown in PHOTO 7.

11. Install the strut assembly into the strut tower and start using the factory nuts.

12. Install the lower strut bolt in the original position that it was removed. Torque to factory specs.

13. Using a floor jack, raise the lower control arm and connect the upper ball joint on the upper control arm to the spindle. Torque to manufacturer specs.

14. Using a 21mm socket reinstall the steering linkage nut .

15. Repeat steps 3-13 on opposite side of vehicle 16. Using 15 mm wrench reinstall sway bar bushings and nut using factory hardware. Torque to factory specs.

16. Install the wheels / tires.

17. Jack up the vehicle and remove the jack stands. Lower the vehicle to the floor and torque all bolts to factory specifications.

1. Check all fasteners for proper torque. Check to ensure there  is adequate clearance between all rotating, mobile, fixed and heated members. Check steering for interference and proper working order. Test brake system.

2. Perform steering sweep. The distance between the tire sidewall and the brake hose must be checked closely. Cycle the steering from full turn to full turn to check for clearance.

3. Re torque all fasteners after 500 miles. Visually inspect components and re torque fasteners during routine vehicle service.

4. Readjust headlights to proper settings and take truck in for a front-end alignment to a qualified alignment professional.

KIT CONTENTS:
2-Front Strut Preload Spacers
2-Front Strut Shims