How to Install Rough Country 2.5 in. Leveling Strut Extensions 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. Retain the factory lower bolt for reassembly. Note the direction of the bolt for reassembly. See PHOTO 5.

8. Locate the supplied 10mm stud extensions. Using a 17mm socket snug the stud in the new spacer as shown in Photo 6. Place the strut extension on the strut and tighten using the factory hardware. See PHOTO 7.

9. Install the strut assembly as shown in Photo 8 into the strut tower and start using the supplied 10mm nuts.

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

12. 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.

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

14. Repeat steps 3-21 on opposite side of vehicle

15. 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 & remove the jack stands. Lower the vehicle to the floor and torque all bolts to factory specs.

1. Jack up the rear of the vehicle and place jack stands underneath the frame rail.

2. Remove the tires and wheels.

3. Remove rear shocks using a 21mm wrench. Save the stock hardware it will be used later.

4. Place the floor jack underneath the axle and remove the stock u-bolts. Lower the axle down to allow the blocks to be installed in between the stock block and the spring perch. Install the new u-bolts and secure with fasteners provided.

5. Assemble the rear shocks 658799, and install in the stock position with stock hardware, using a 21mm wrench.

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 Extensions
1-Kit Bag that includes
6-10mm Studs
6-10mm nuts
6-10mm lock washers

395.20
658799 Shock (2)
1.5” Blocks and U-Bolts