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80-96 F150 2 1/2” LIFT KIT INSTRUCTIONS

Rough Country recommends this system be installed by a certified technician. 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 vehi-
cle.
Please read instructions before beginning installation. Check the kit hardware against the parts list and kit content on
the back page of these instructions. Be sure you have all needed parts and know where they go.
With the installation of all lift kits and larger tires it is important to check the condition of your steering stabilizer. If the
stabilizer is worn or leaking it should be replaced. Steering stabilizers are designed to restrain “bump steering” and front
end vibration, giving added life to tires, ball joints, and other steering components. A multiple stabilizer kit is recom-
mended for vehicles equipped with a snow plow, winch, or larger tires

PRODUCT USE INFORMATION

As a general rule, the taller a vehicle is, the easier it will roll. Offset, as much as possible, what is lost in rollover resis-
tance by increasing tire track width. In other words, go "wide" as you go "tall." Many sportsmen remove their mud tires
after hunting season and install ones more appropriate for street driving; always use as wide a tire and wheel combina-
tion as possible to enhance vehicle stability.
We strongly recommend, because of rollover possibility, that the vehicle be equipped with a functional roll-bar and cage
system. Seat belts and shoulder harnesses should be worn at all times. Avoid situations where a side rollover may occur
Generally, braking performance and capability are decreased when significantly larger/heavier tires and wheels are
used. Take this into consideration while driving.
Do not add, alter, or fabricate any factory or after-market parts to increase vehicle height over the intended height of the
Rough Country product purchased. Mixing component brands is not recommended.
Rough Country makes no claims regarding lifting devices and excludes any and all implied claims. We will not be re-
sponsible for any product that is altered. Most states have some type of law limiting vehicle height. The amount of lift
allowed, and how the lift may be achieved, varies greatly. It is the owner’s responsibility to check state and local laws to
ensure that their vehicle will be in compliance. The installation time for this system is approximately 8 hours.
This suspension system was developed using a 32x 11.50x 15” tire, on an 8” wheel with a 3 5/8” backspacing. Before
installing other combinations, please consult your local tire and wheel specialist.
 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. If equipped with anti-say bar, disconnect front sway bar bolts on coil mounting seat. (You will reattach after installa-
tion without a need for modification).
2. Remove the brake caliper form the brake rotor and secure out of the way. If the stock rubber units are retained, they
must be in good condition; check for chafed spots, cracks and dry rot.
3. Put transmission in neutral. Place a floor jack under the outer ends of both axle halves and evenly raise vehicle ap-
proximately 12".
4. Place jack stands under frame rails approximately 4" behind radius arm brackets. Ease vehicle down onto stands.
Continue down with jacks until there is only a slight load on the coil springs. Put vehicle in park or gear, set emer-
gency brake and chock rear wheels to prevent any possibility of movement.
5. Remove tires and shock absorbers.
6. If longer brake hoses are being used, disconnect the stock rubber hoses where they connect to the metal lines at the
frame rails. A piece of rubber tubing routed from the metal lines to a catch pan will eliminate a fluid mess. New hoses
are installed in a later step.
7. Remove upper spring retaining clip. Support axle with floor jack at this time. Avoid dropping the axle too far or the
axle shaft will disengage its splines.
8. Remove lower retaining nut and washer. Lower axle to loosen spring. Remove spring by pulling the top outward.
9. Install original shock behind the coil seat. This will hold the beam up while working on the pivot end. Remove cross-
member bolt on driver side beam. Unbolt and remove stock pivot point bracket.
10. Replace with Rough Country pivot bracket. This will be the larger of the two brackets in the kit. Using the two upper
bolt holes and temporarily using stock Ford bolts, attach bracket to cross member. Mark new Rough Country bracket
using existing holes in cross member as a guide. Remove and drill to 1/2" diameter. Refer to illustration #2. DO NOT
OVERLOOK THIS STEP!
11. Replace bracket using only the 4-1/2" x 1-1/2" bolts, washers, and locknuts provided in the kit. Do not use any of the
Ford stock bolts on this bracket. The stock bolts were used just to hold the bracket in place temporarily. tighten the
4-1/2" bolts at this time. (torque to 115 ft. lbs.) See Photo 1.
12. 10. Raise the pivot end of driver side beam into Rough Country bracket. Install re-using stock bolt, washers, and
nut. Tighten at this time (toque to 120-150 ft. lbs)
13. 11. Move on to passenger side, repeat steps 4 through 8.
14. Remove pivot bolt for passenger side beam. Mount passenger side bracket into cross member using 9/16" x 3-1/2"
bolt and 1-5/32" spacer. Refer to Photo 2 and Diagram 1. Measure over from stock pivot hole center 3-1/8” on
back side of cross member making sure to keep hole parallel to stock hole and keep the new pivot hole directly be-
low the stock pivot hole in the cross member. Drill a 9/16" hole and install the 9/16" x 1-1/2" bolt washer and locknut
provided. Raise beam and install the 9/16" x 3-1/2" bolt, washers, and locknut through pivot. Tighten the three 9/16"
bolts at this time. (torque to 115 ft. lbs.)

PHOTO 1 PHOTO 2

Driver I-Beam Shown in new Bracket Passenger I-Beam Shown in new Bracket

DIAGRAM 1
15. Remove shock used to support beams earlier
16. With the jack positioned under the driver's side axle should he loaded slightly. Remove the coil springs upper retain-
ing clip then lower the lower retaining nut and washer. Install new coil spring. When lowering the axles for spring in-
stallation, take care not to overextend the factory rubber brake hoses. Torque upper clip(13-18), lower nut(30-70).
On some vehicles factory equipped with dual front shocks, keep the bottom of the coil pulled as far rearward as pos-
sible to gain clearance between coil and front shock
17. Repeat procedure on the passenger side.
18. Install shock both sides. The shock # 650330. (8108) Install the sleeves and bushings. This kit is packaged as-
suming a single shock set up. If dual shocks exist they are installed in front of the springs at this time.

RADIUS ARM DROP BRACKET INSTALLATION

1. Make sure to support the frame rail and have a floor jack
under the axle lightly supporting the axle weight. PHOTO 3
2. Drill or chisel off frame rivets holding on stock radius arm
brackets. ( 3 on each bracket) and remove stock bolts.
Loosen (1 1/8”) radius arm nut. Save original brackets
as they will be used later.
3. Check your radius arm bushings for wear and replace if
needed.
4. Install new radius arm drop brackets between frame and
original radius arm bracket. Drill all holes out to ½” and
use new ½” x 1 ½” bolts washers and nuts. See PHOTO
3.
5. Tighten all fasteners.
Radius arm Shown in new Bracket

REAR BLOCK INSTALLATION

1. Raise the rear of the vehicle with a floor jack. Support the frame with jack-stands.
2. Disconnect the axle vent tube (if so equipped).
3. Remove the lower shock hardware and retain for later use. Remove the u-bolt hardware and u-bolts. Raise or
lower the axle as necessary to clear it from the rear springs. Do not allow the drive shaft to slip out.
4. Install the new lift blocks between the axle and the stock blocks. Thick end of the block should be placed to the
center of the vehicle. Jack the axle up to meet the blocks. Be sure to properly realign the center-pin when reas-
sembling the rear axle assembly.
5. Reconnect the vent hose and install the Rough Country u-bolts, nuts and washers. Torque the u-bolts to 75 to 90
ft./lbs.. NOTE: It may be necessary to enlarge the holes in the spring plate for u-bolt installation.
6. Lower vehicle to the ground and install shocks. The rear shock number is #650328 (8113). Install bushings and
sleeves

REAR SPRING INSTALLATION

1. Chock the front wheels.
2. Place the vehicle on jack stands and remove the tires and wheels. Remove the shock absorbers.
3. Remove the u-bolts.
4. Remove the spring eye bolts and remove the leaf springs.
5. Install the new rear lifted springs, install the eye bolts.
6. Install the new u-bolts and torque nuts to 100 ft/lbs.
7. Install the new shock absorbers and torque bolts to factory specifications and install the tires and wheels.
8. Remove the jack stands and lower vehicle to the ground.
 POST INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Note—It is not unusual to have a camber issue (the top of the tires lean outward) and a toe issue (tires
pointed in) when this kit is first installed and has not been driven or aligned. When aligned a new caster/
camber bushing may be needed to achieve proper caster and camber angles.
1. Have a qualified alignment center realign front end. Toe-in must be reset. Caster angle was kept intact by the radius
arm lowering brackets, and is non-adjustable. Set camber angle at ¾º to 1º degree positive with preferably the driver
side 1/8º to ¼º more positive than the passenger side. The extra driver side caster improves drivability, especially on
high-crowned driving surfaces. When the springs settle (after 100miles or so) caster will read the preferred ¼º to ½º
positive.
2. Wheels must be retightened at 50 miles.
3. Check all fasteners for proper torque. Check to ensure there is adequate clearance between all rotating, mobile,
fixed and heated members. Check steering gear for interference and proper working order. Test brake system.
4. Perform steering sweep. Check to ensure brake hoses have sufficient slack and will not contact rotating, mobile, or
fixed members, adjust lines/brackets to eliminate interference and maintain proper working order. Failure to perform
inspections may result in component failure.
5. Bump stops and extensions must be in place on all vehicles! Note: Allowing suspension to over extend by neglect-
ing to install or maintain stops and extensions may cause serious damage to factory components.
6. Re torque all fasteners after 500 miles. Visually inspect components and re torque fasteners during routine vehicle
service.
MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
It is the ultimate buyer's responsibility to have the bolts/nuts checked for tightness after the first 100 miles and then
every 1000 miles. Wheel alignment, steering system, suspension, and driveline systems, must be inspected by a quali-
fied professional mechanic at least every 3000 miles.

Kit Content:
4-9/16 X 3 1/4 X 12 UB
2-2" Block with 5/8" Hole
1-Driver I-Beam Bracket
1-Pass I-Beam Bracket
1-Driver Side Radius Arm Brckt
1-Passenger Side Radius Arm
Bracket
2-Front Shock Absorbers
2-Rear Shock Absorbers

1-Kit Bag Containing:

2 - 5/8" Block Pin
4 -1/2” Lock Nut
12 -9/16” Flat Washer
8 -1/2” Flat Washer
2 -9/16” Lock Nut
4 -1/2” x 1 1/2” Bolt
2 -9/16” x 3 1/2” Bolt
1-9/16” x 1 1/2”
1-Spacer
8-.9/16” Lock Nut

1-Shock Poly Bag Containing:

4-Stud Bushings
4-Cup Washers
2-3/8” Stud Nuts
6-Shock Eyering Bushings
4-Shock Sleeves

Radius Arm Bracket hardware:

16-1/2” x 1 1/2” Bolt
16-1/2” Lock Nut
32-1/2” Flat Washer