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94-01 5 1500 DODGE LIFT KIT 94-01 5 1500 DODGE LIFT KIT

9237100R1
Kit Contents:

9280:Front Coil Springs
1371BOX1:

Upper Control Arms

Lower Control Arms
1371BOX2

Sway bar Brackets

Track Bar Bracket
4-U-bolts
2-4
blocks
6612: Pitman Arm
8159: Front Shock
8160: Rear Shock
Tools Needed:

Torque Wrenches

½ Drive Rachet and Sockets

Assorted Combination Wrenches

Heavy Duty Jack Stands

Hydraulic Floor Jacks

Channel Locks

Drill
17/32 Bit

Hammers

C-Clamps

Center Punch

Rubbing Alcohol

Safety Glasses

Anti-Seize Compound


Thank you for choosing Rough Country for your suspension needs.

Rough Country recommends a certified technician installs this system. In addition to these instructions, profes-
sional knowledge of disassemble/reassembly procedures as well as post installation checks must be known.
Attempts to install this system without this knowledge and expertise may jeopardize the integrity and/or operating
safety of the vehicle.

Please read all the instructions before beginning the installation. Check the kit hardware against the parts list.
Be sure you have all the needed parts and understand where they go. Also please review the tools needed list
and make sure you have needed tools.

PRODUCT USE INFORMATION
As a general rule, the taller a vehicle is the easier it will roll. We strongly recommend, because of rollover possi-
bility, that seat belts and shoulder harnesses should be worn at all times. Avoid situations where a side rollover
may occur.

Braking performance and capabilities are decreased when significantly larger/heaver tires and wheels are used.
Take this into consideration while driving. Also, speedometer recalibration is necessary when larger tires are in-
stalled.

Do not add, alter, or fabricate any factory or after-market parts which increase vehicle height over the intended
height of the Rough Country product purchased. Mixing component brands, lifts, and/or combining body lift with
suspension lifts voids all warranties. Rough Country makes no claims regarding lifting devices and excludes any
and all implied claims. We will not be responsible for any product that is altered.

This kit is packaged as a leveling kitraising the front 5 and the back 4. If you desire a different look or if your
truck has a tool box or added weight in the rear please consult with your sales representative about other block
and u-bolt options or the use of an add-a-leaf.

The 5 suspension system was developed for a 35x12.50x15 tire on an after market wheel with 5 of back spac-
ing.

NOTICE TO DEALER AND VECHICLE OWNER
Any vehicle equipped with any Rough country product must have the Warning to Driver decal installed on the
sun visor or dash. The decal is to act as a constant reminder for whoever is operating the vehicle of its unique
handling characteristics. INSTALLING DEALERIt is your responsibility to install the warning decal and to for-
ward these installation instructions on too the vehicle owner for review and to be kept in the vehicle for its service
life.
Torque Specs:

Size Grade 5 Grade 8
5/16 15 ft/lbs 20 ft/lbs
3/8 30 ft/lbs 35 ft/lbs
7/16 45 ft/lbs 60 ft/lbs
1/2 65 ft/lbs 90 ft/lbs
9/16 95 ft/lbs 130 ft/lbs
5/8 135 ft/lbs 175 ft/lbs
3/4 185 ft/lbs 280 ft/lbs


Class 8.8
Class 10.9
6MM
5 ft/lbs
9 ft/lbs
8MM 18ft/lbs
23
ft/lbs
10MM 32ft/lbs
45ft/lbs
12MM 55ft/lbs
75ft/lbs
14MM 85ft/lbs
120ft/lbs
16MM 130ft/lbs
165ft/lbs
18MM 170ft/lbs
240ft/lbs 9. Attach the grease fittings provided with the new Rough Country lower suspension arms using a 3/8" wrench.
Note: install two 90º grease fittings into the lower suspension arms. Insert the two bushing halves into the
lower suspension arm and press in the lower suspension arm sleeve provided. The 2000 and above will
use the qty 4-short 14mm sleeves for the upper arm and the lower arm will use the qty 4-16mm longer
sleeves. The installer can check this by using the stock arm bolt. The use of a vice or C-clamp may fa-
cilitate the insertion of the sleeve.
10. Install the new Rough Country lower suspension arms in place of the stock lower suspension arms as shown
in Photo 5. Slight prying of the mounts may be necessary for arm installation. Install the original rear sus-
pension arm bolt and slightly tighten the nut. Install the original front suspension arm bolt and slightly tighten
the nut. Refer to the reference mark on the cam bolt and the axle when installing the cam bolt.
FRONT INSTALLTION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Block the rear wheels of the vehicle. Raise the front of the vehicle and support the vehicle with jack stands
under the frame rails. Remove the front wheels and tires and set aside. Position a hydraulic jack under the
front axle and raise the jack until the front suspension begins to compress
.

2.
On both sides of the vehicle, scribe alignment marks on the adjustment cam and axle bracket at the lower
link to axle attachment point for later reference. See Photo 1


3.
Unbolt the brake line brackets from the axle to ensure brake line free play during the suspension system in-
stallation. Remove the center disconnect vacuum lines from the clamp on the axle
.
4. Remove the nut, retaining washer and rubber bushing from the both upper shock mounts located inside the
engine compartment.


5. Remove the lower shock bolts on the axle as shown in Photo 2 and save for later installation. The shock ab-
sorbers will be removed from the vehicle at the same time the coils are removed from the vehicle.


6. Remove the (4) bolts on the sway bar to frame brackets
and allow the sway bar to rotate down. Save these bolts
for later installation
.
See Photo 3.

7.
Carefully lower the jack until the coil springs are free
(the upper suspension arm will be contacting the axle
bracket) Remove the coil springs and shocks from the
vehicle. Note: use of a coil spring compressor may be
required for spring removal
.
8. Remove the lower suspension arm nut, cam and cam
bolt from the axle. Remove the nut and bolt from the
frame attachment point as shown in Photo 4 and re-
move the lower suspension arm from the vehicle. Re-
peat this step for the opposite side of the vehicle. Note:
Photo 1
Photo 2
Photo 4
Photo 3
Photo 5 11. Remove the upper suspension arm nut and bolt at the axle a shown in Photo 6. Remove the nut and bolt at
the frame and remove the upper suspension arm. Repeat this step for the opposite side of the vehicle. Note:
save bolts, nuts and washers for later installation.
12. Attach the grease fittings provided to the new Rough Country upper suspension arms using a 3/8" wrench.
Note: install one 90º fitting and one straight fitting into the upper suspension arms. Insert the two bush-
ing halves into the upper suspension arm and press in the upper suspension arm sleeve provided.
13. Install the upper suspension arms in place of the stock upper suspension arms as shown in Photo 7. Slight
prying of the mounts may be necessary for arm installation. Install the original front and rear suspension arm
bolt and slightly tighten the nuts.
14. Remove the front rubber bump stops located on the frame near the coils. Use channel lock pliers to remove
the bump stops from the frame bracket by moving the bump back and forth
15. Install the extended poly-urethane bump stop supplied in the kit into the stock mount.
16. Remove the track rod from the bracket on the frame by removing the cotter key and using a 21mm wrench.
Strike the bracket as shown in Photo 8 to dislodge the stock track rod.
17. Remove the brake line from the frame clip using a 13mm wrench. This is done to allow room for the new
track bar bracket to mount to the frame. See Photo 9.
18. Install the new track rod bracket in stock mount with flat washer in between the bracket and the stock mount
as shown with supplied 18mm x 70mm bolt, washer/nut. Tighten using a 1 1/16 wrench. See Photo 10.
Photo 6
Photo 7
Photo 8
Photo 9
Photo 10 19. Using the new bracket as a guide, mark the rear hole on the cross member and drill using a 17/32 drill bit.
See Photo 11. Secure with supplied 1/2 x 2 1/2 bolt, washers/nut. Tighten using 19mm wrench.
20. Relocate the brake line onto the new bracket with the supplied 1/4 x 1 bolt, washer/nut. Tighten using a
7/16 socke