921522000A
*52200BAG3*
52200BAG3
2009-18 Ford F150 2” Leveling Kit
Thank you for choosing Rough Country for all your suspension needs.
Rough Country recommends a certified technician install this system. In addition to these instructions, professional
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 instructions before beginning installation. Check the kit hardware against the parts list on
the next page. Be sure you have all needed parts and know where they go. Also please review tools needed list
and make sure you have the needed tools.
PRODUCT USE INFORMATION
As a general rule, the taller a vehicle is, the easier it will roll. 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 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 vehi-
cle height over the intended height of the Rough Country product purchased. Mixing component brands is not recom-
mended.
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. If questions exist we will be happy to answer any questions concerning
the design, function, and correct use of our products.
This suspension system was developed on 2009-2014 models using a 35X12.50X18, tire with factory
wheels. We suggest a 33X12.50 on 2015 & up models. Note if wider tires are used, offset wheels will be required
and trimming will be required.
This vehicle will require the EPAS (Electronic Power Assist Steering) plugs to be discon-
nected prior to beginning installation of this kit. See installation instructions. Failure to disconnect these
plugs may result in damage to the EPAS module resulting in an error message being displayed, which will
require replacement of the EPAS module.
DEALER AND VEHICLE OWNER
Any vehicle equipped with any Rough Country product should have a “Warning to Driver” decal in-
stalled on the inside of the windshield or on the vehicle’s dash. The decal should act as a constant reminder for
whoever is operating the vehicle of its unique handling characteristics.
INSTALLING DEALER - it is your responsibility to install the warning decal and forward these installation instructions
on to the vehicle owner for review. These instructions should be kept in the vehicle for its service life.
Note to installer : Before installation begins we recommend that a test drive be performed. While driv-
ing check for uncommon sounds and/or vibrations . What you feel and hear during the test drive will only magnify
once lift kit is installed. Advise you to discuss possible issues identified from drive with customer before proceeding
to install this kit.
52200 Kit Contents: 52201 Kit Contents:
2-Front Strut Extensions 2-Front Strut Extensions
1-55200BAG2: 1-55200BAG2:
6-10mm x 50mm Bolts 6-10mm x 50mm Bolts
6-10mm Nuts 6-10mm Nuts
6-10mm Flat Washers 6-10mm Flat Washers
12-10mm lock Washers 12-10mm lock Washers
6-10mm Nylock Nuts 6-10mm Nylock Nuts
2-1” Rear Blocks
4-9/16” U-bolts
1-9/16BAG:
8-9/16” Nylock Nuts
8-9/16” Flat Washers
52220 Kit Contents:
2-Front Strut Extensions
1-55200BAG2:
6-10mm x 50mm Bolts
6-10mm Nuts
6-10mm Flat Washers
12-10mm lock Washers
6-10mm Nylock Nuts
2-1” Rear Blocks
4-9/16” U-bolts
1-9/16BAG:
8-9/16” Nylock Nuts
8-9/16” Flat Washers
2-Rear Rough Country Shocks
Torque Specs:
Tools Needed
15mm Wrench Size Grade 5 Grade 8
15mm Socket 5/16” 15 ft/lbs 20 ft/lbs
29mm Socket 3/8” 30 ft/lbs 35 ft/lbs
1 1/16” Wrench 7/16” 45 ft/lbs 60 ft/lbs
21mm Wrench 1/2” 65 ft/lbs 90 ft/lbs
16 mm Wrench 9/16” 95 ft/lbs 130 ft/lbs
21 mm Wrench 5/8” 135 ft/lbs 175 ft/lbs
3/8” mm Wrench 3/4” 185 ft/lbs 280 ft/lbs
9/16” Wrench Class 8.8 Class 10.9
9/16” Socket 12MM 55ft/lbs 75ft/lbs
17mm Socket 14MM 85ft/lbs 120ft/lbs
Hammer 16MM 130ft/lbs 165ft/lbs
Floor Jack 18MM 170ft/lbs 240ft/lbs
Jack Stands
18mm Socket
Torque Wrench
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Jack up the front of the vehicle and support the vehicle with jack stands, so that the front wheels are off the
ground. Next, remove the front tires/wheels, using a 21mm deep well socket.
2. Using a 15mm socket remove the front skid, if the truck is equipped with a full front skid.
3. Remove the EPAS (Electronic Power Assist Steering) Plugs as shown located on the steering assembly by the
front differential. See Photo 1 & 2. This must be done BEFORE installation is started.
Photo 1 Photo 2
4. Using a 21mm wrench remove the nut from the tie rod on the knuckle. Using the appropriate tool, remove the tie
rod from the knuckle. Push linkage forward to make room for installation. Retain factory hardware. See Photo 3.
5. Using a 8mm socket remove the ABS bracket from the knuckle and also remove the brake line bracket with a
10mm socket. See Photo 4.
Photo 3 Photo 4
6. Next remove the caliper bolts with a 18mm socket as shown in Photo 5 and the dust shield bolts with a 8mm
socket. Remove the ABS wire from the knuckle with a 5mm Allen wrench.
7. Use a pair of pliers to pull off the axle dust cap and remove the axle nut with a 15mm socket. See Photo 6.
8. Remove the sway bar nut using a 18mm wrench. Retain factory hardware.
Photo 5 Photo 6
9. Using a 21mm wrench and a 1 1/16” socket loosen the lower control arm bolts. Do not remove the bolts just
loosen them so you can later swing the lower control arm down.
10. Place jack stand under the knuckle for support. Remove upper control arm nut, using a 18mm wrench. Using the
appropriate tool remove the ball joint to separate from the upper control arm. Do not allow the knuckle to pull out
far enough that it pulls the shaft out of the differential. **Note** Use caution when removing the CV axle from
the knuckle. Damage to CV actuator seal will affect 4wd operation. See Photo 7.
11. Use a 18mm socket to remove the lower strut nuts from the bottom of the control arm. See Photo 8. Retain fac-
tory hardware.
Photo 7 Photo 8
12. Using a 18mm wrench, remove the nuts on the upper strut tower that holds the assembly in place. See Photo 9.
13. Lower the jack to let the lower control arm and knuckle swing down so the strut can be removed.
Place the bar pin of the lower strut mount into a vise and hand start the nuts. Next use a hammer and knock the
studs out of the bar pin. Retain factory hardware for reuse. See Photo 10.
Photo 9 Photo 10
We recommend using OE instructions for disassembly and assembly of IWE actuator, the
included instructions are for reference only.
14. Disconnect vacuum tubes from the actuator. See Photo 11.
15. Using a 8mm wrench, remove the (3) bolts securing the actuator to the knuckle. See Photo 12.
16. Push CV axle inward allowing the knuckle to pivot outward to allow for more clearance to remove the strut.
Photo 11 Photo 12
2009-13 Models
2014-Up models skip to the next page.
Do not use an impact on the upper strut spacer!
17. For 2009-13 models you will insert the 10mm x 50mm bolts, in 52200BAG2, from the bottom of the spacer, for
the A-Out side for the driver side strut, Photo 13A, and the B-Out side for the passenger side strut, Photo 13B.
18. Install the new strut spacer on the strut, using the supplied 10mm Nylock nuts and washers, from 52200BAG2,
and a 17mm socket. Torque to 30 ft/lbs.
Photo 13A Photo 13B
A-Out (Driver Side). B-Out (Passenger Side).
19. Install the strut assembly into the upper mount using the supplied 10mm nuts, lock washers, and flat washers
from 52200BAG2. See Photo 14. Torque to 30 ft-lbs using a 17mm socket.
20. Spin and align the lower mount of the strut with the lower control arm mount. Install the factory studs back into
the barpin on the lower mount of the strut. It may be necessary to hit the top of the strut with a hammer to seat
the splines before tightening the factory nuts with a 18mm. See Photo 15.
Photo 14 Photo 15
Install strut into upper mount. Install strut into lower mount.
2014-Up Models
Do not use an impact gun on the upper strut spacer!
17. For 2014-Up models you will insert the 10mm x 50mm bolts, in 52200BAG2, from the bottom of the spacer, for
the A-Out side for both struts. See Photo 13.
18. Install the new strut spacer on the strut, using the supplied 10mm Nylock nuts and washers, from 52200BAG2,
and a 17mm socket. Torque to 30 ft/lbs.
Photo 13
A-Out.
19. Install the strut assembly into the upper mount using the supplied 10mm nuts, lock washers, and flat washers
from 52200BAG2. See Photo 14. Torque to 30 ft-lbs using a 17mm socket.
Photo 14
20. Spin and align the lower mount of the strut with the lower control arm mount. Install the factory studs back into
the barpin on the lower mount of the strut. It may be necessary to hit the top of the strut with a hammer to seat
the splines before tightening the factory nuts with a 18mm. See Photo 15.
Photo 15
21. Make sure the actuator splines line up to the splines on the CV shaft. See photo 16.
22. Install CV shaft into the knuckle assembly. See Photo 17.
Photo 16 Photo 17
23. Using a floor jack, raise the lower control arm and connect the upper ball joint on the upper control arm to the
spindle. Using a 21mm wrench, torque to manufacturer specs. If ball joint turns while tightening, use a 3/8”
wrench to hold the ball joint.
24. Reinstall the steering linkage nut using a 21mm wrench.
25. Using a hand vacuum pump, apply and hold 24inHG of vacuum to the actuator through the large port. See Pho-
tos 18 and 19.
Photo 18 Photo 19
26. Install the (3) bolts securing the actuator to the knuckle and tighten using an 8mm wrench. See Photo 20.
27. With vacuum still applied to actuator. Measure the depth of the CV shaft threads protruding
through the hub bearing. If minimum 15.5mm or .61” is not achieved, rotate the hub to eliminate binding of the
splines. See Photo 21.
Photo 20 Photo 21
28. Install axle nut and tighten to 30 lb.ft. Do Not Use an impact, caution must be taken or damage to
shaft may occur.
29. Verify free rotation of the hub with NO CV shaft rotation. No clicking or grinding noise should be present
30. Release the vacuum from the actuator and rotate the hub to engage the actuator. You may hear/feel the actua-
tor engage.
31. Verify that the hub and CV rotate together. Reconnect the vacuum lines to the actuator.
32. Next slide on the brake rotor and install the brake caliper with the factory hardware and a 18mm socket.
33. Install the ABS line to the knuckle.
34. Repeat steps 4-33 on opposite side of vehicle.
35. Using a 18mm wrench, reinstall sway bar using factory hardware. Torque to factory specs.
36. Install the wheels / tires, using a 21mm deep well socket.
37. Reconnect the EPAS plugs.
38. Jack up the vehicle and remove the jack stands. Lower the vehicle to the floor and torque all bolts to factory
specifications.
39. Vehicle will have to have a front-end alignment.
40. If the rear block kit & shocks was ordered with the kit please proceed to the next section.
REAR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for kit 522
1. Chock the front wheels.
2. Jack up the rear of the vehicle and place jack stands underneath the frame rail. Lower the
3. Remove the tires and wheels.
4. Remove rear shocks using a 15mm, and 18mm wrench. Save the stock hardware it will be used later.
5. 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.
6. Install the 658885 shocks in the stock position with stock hardware, using a 15mm and 18mm wrench. Note:
N2.0 shock absorbers are designed to run with the body of the shock absorber on the axle mount and
the piston rod on the frame end.
Do not cut or remove factory crash bar if equipped.
Front crash bar.
Rear crash bar.
POST INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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. Failure to perform inspections may result in
component failure.
3. Re torque all fasteners after 500 miles. Visually inspect components and re torque fasteners during routine vehi-
cle service.
4. Readjust headlights to proper settings.
MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
It is the ultimate buyers responsibility to have all bolts/nuts checked for tightness after the first 500 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
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52220
Thank you for purchasing a Rough Country Suspension System.
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all applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations regarding the purchase, ownership, and use of the
item. It shall be the buyers responsibility to comply with all Federal, State and Local laws govern-
ing the sales of any items listed, illustrated or sold. The buyer expressly agrees to indemnify and
hold harmless Rough Country, LLC for all claims resulting directly or indirectly from the purchase,
ownership, or use of the items.
