Rough Country Install Guide anywhere?

[draxus]

So I will be attempting my first ever lift by myself this weekend. I was reading through the install with the Rough Country 2.5 lift and was wondering if anyone has stumbled across any supplemental guides?

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[draxus]

I am specifically confused by the third step:
https://s3.amazonaws.com/roughcountry/install/921677000.pdf

Mark and remove front driveshaft from axle using a 15mm socket. Hang the driveshaft up don't let it fall or rest on the driveshaft boot or it could damage the boot.

I have never done this before, what and why are we marking?

 

[Grimmjpr]

Your marking the driveshaft yoke and differential pinion flange, so you can reattach the driveshaft in the same position as it originally was......for example not 90 or 180 degrees offset, if that makes sense.....

 

[draxus]

Your marking the driveshaft yoke and differential pinion flange, so you can reattach the driveshaft in the same position as it originally was......for example not 90 or 180 degrees offset, if that makes sense.....

I think that makes sense, Thanks!

I also dont understand why we need to remove the drive shaft, maybe its because I don't have the jeep yet to look but I didn't think that would interfere with getting the springs out.

 

[CuylerTech]

I think that makes sense, Thanks!

I also dont understand why we need to remove the drive shaft, maybe its because I don't have the jeep yet to look but I didn't think that would interfere with getting the springs out.

You need to move the axle down a decent amount to get the springs out, you dont want to be stressing the Yokes when you push it down to get them out.

 

[draxus]

You need to move the axle down a decent amount to get the springs out, you dont want to be stressing the Yokes when you push it down to get them out.

Ok great! Thanks for explaining that to my noob self

 

[Grimmjpr]

No problem, We all were new at this at some point.....it will probably make more sense once you have the Jeep in front of you. All I can say is take your time, use good jackstands, torque all the fasteners properly, follow the instructions, and if there is someone local that can guide you along give you a hand it would be helpful......also though the JL is different, videos of lifts being installed on JKs would probably be helpful since the suspension design is basically the same. I'm not sure how many JL specific lift install videos there are.....Congrats and good luck.

 

[draxus]

No problem, We all were new at this at some point.....it will probably make more sense once you have the Jeep in front of you. All I can say is take your time, use good jackstands, torque all the fasteners properly, follow the instructions, and if there is someone local that can guide you along give you a hand it would be helpful......also though the JL is different, videos of lifts being installed on JKs would probably be helpful since the suspension design is basically the same. I'm not sure how many JL specific lift install videos there are.....Congrats and good luck.

Thanks again! I have read through the guide and watched a couple of JK videos so I think I can stumble through it. One more question, just so I make sure I remove it at the correct spot. on this diagram https://d3vl3jxeh4ou3u.cloudfront.n... drive shaft on rear wheel drive vehicles.jpg

When you are referring to the yoke, you mean the flange yoke on the far left? Thanks again so much I really appreciate it!

 

[Grimmjpr]

Thanks again! I have read through the guide and watched a couple of JK videos so I think I can stumble through it. One more question, just so I make sure I remove it at the correct spot. on this diagram https://d3vl3jxeh4ou3u.cloudfront.net/How to Replace a Driveshaft Center Support Bearing - 2 Diagram of two-part drive shaft on rear wheel drive vehicles.jpg

When you are referring to the yoke, you mean the flange yoke on the far left? Thanks again so much I really appreciate it!

Yes, you'll see when you get your JL, where the axle end of the driveshaft bolts to the differential there is a flange bolted to the pinion and the joint yoke flange that mount together. The joints on the JKs, JLs arent the standard u-joints they are Repezza joints so it will look a little different.

 

[draxus]

Is it normal for the sway link to look like that? Worried about the bulge on the inside bottom, and the fact its a little crooked. Its still on the jack so I don't know if this is normal for being "up" or "low"

 

[OnlyOne]

Is it normal for the sway link to look like that? Worried about the bulge on the inside bottom, and the fact its a little crooked. Its still on the jack so I don't know if this is normal for being "up" or "low"

Mines a bit crooked too. The front axle is shifted about 1/4” give or take now so it will look like that. Won’t hurt anything. That small amount isn’t worth an aftermarket trackbar.

 

[OnlyOne]

I think that makes sense, Thanks!

I also dont understand why we need to remove the drive shaft, maybe its because I don't have the jeep yet to look but I didn't think that would interfere with getting the springs out.

You don’t need to remove the driveshaft, trackbar or control arms. Just go easy and droop the axles. It’s so easy a caveman could do it.........

 

[Bubba33]

I just dropped the track bar ,no driveshaft or control arms. I used my coil spring compressor. Made it pretty easy and didnt have to unhook everything to install.

 

[aug0211]

Hey guys - suspension noob here. Would love to do the install myself as well, if I can (leaning towards the same kit but not locked in yet).

I really don’t have any specialized tools, though - just a decent set of ratchets, sockets, a battery Dewalt drill, and a battery Dewalt impact driver.

I figure I’d need to pick up some jack stands... and it sounds like a spring compressor to make life easier.

Good idea, or no?

 

[TTEChris]

Hey guys - suspension noob here. Would love to do the install myself as well, if I can (leaning towards the same kit but not locked in yet).

I really don’t have any specialized tools, though - just a decent set of ratchets, sockets, a battery Dewalt drill, and a battery Dewalt impact driver.

I figure I’d need to pick up some jack stands... and it sounds like a spring compressor to make life easier.

Good idea, or no?

You really don't need the spring compressor, just tall enough stands to let the axle drop down. There will be no pressure on the springs if done right.
Make sure you have a larger torque wrench. I know a lot of people skip this step, but it is a good idea to loosen all your control arm/track bar bolts and torque them back down once you are at the new ride height. If my memory is correct the front lowers now require 180ft lbs of torque.

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