ROUGH COUNTRY GMC Sierra 1500 7 Inch Lift Kit Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual for ROUGH COUNTRY models including: GMC Sierra 1500 7 Inch Lift Kit, GMC Sierra 1500, 7 Inch Lift Kit, Lift Kit, Kit

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7 Inch Lift Kit | GMC Sierra 1500 Denali (14-16) | Rough Country

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921174000B
GM 2014-18 4WD 1500 7" Knuckle Kit
Thank you for choosing Rough Country for 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 rear cover of these instructions. Be sure you have all needed parts and know where they go. Also please review 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. 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 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 responsible for any product that is altered. If question exist we will be happy to answer any questions concerning the design, function, and correct use of our products.
The electric power steering must be unplugged before any of the steering components are removed. Failure to do so may cause damage to the electric power steering.
Trucks equipped with a mass damper on the front diff, the damper will have to be removed. This kit is packaged as a leveling kit--raising the front 7" and the back 5.75". If you desire a different look or if the vehicle has a tool box or added weight in the rear, please consult with your sales representative about other block and u-bolt options. This suspension system was developed using a 35" x 12.5" tire with 20" x 9" wheel and a offset of 12mm to +12mm. If wider tires are used trimming may be required. If stock 20" wheels are used, tires no wider than 11.5" wide are recommended. 20 x 9 wheels with +18mm offset will require 1/4" wheel spacers.
DEALER AND VEHICLE OWNER Any vehicle equipped with any Rough Country product should have a "Warning to Driver" decal installed 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.

Tools Needed:

24mm socket /wrench

Floor Jack /Jack Stands 19mm socket /wrench

8mm Allen Socket

35mm socket

10mm socket /wrench 1/2" socket/wrench

11mm socket /wrench 9/16" socket /wrench

13 mm socket/wrench #30 Torx bit

15mm socket / wrench Reciprocating Saw

17mm socket/wrench Drill

18mm socket /wrench 9/16" Drill Bit

21mm socket /wrench Hand Grinder

22mm socket /wrench Strut Compressor

Torque Specs:

Size 5/16" 3/8" 7/16" 1/2" 9/16" 5/8" 3/4"

Grade 5 15 ft/lbs 30 ft/lbs 45 ft/lbs 65 ft/lbs 95 ft/lbs 135 ft/lbs 185 ft/lbs

Grade 8 Size 20 ft/lbs 6MM 35 ft/lbs 8MM 60 ft/lbs 10MM 90 ft/lbs 12MM 130 ft/lbs 14MM 175 ft/lbs 16MM 280 ft/lbs 18MM

Class 8.8 5 ft/lbs 18ft/lbs 32ft/lbs 55ft/lbs 85ft/lbs 130ft/lbs 170ft/lbs

Class 10.9 9 ft/lbs 23 ft/lbs 45ft/lbs 75ft/lbs 120ft/lbs 165ft/lbs 240ft/lbs

Stamped Steel & Aluminum LCA Models

Kit Boxes Cast Steel LCA Models

17431 (7" Kit w/ N3 Rr Shocks): 174BOX1 174BOX2 17430BOX2 17430BOX11 17430BOX12
17432 (7" Kit w/ N3 Struts & N3 Rr Shocks): 174BOX1 17430BOX2 17430BOX11 17430BOX12 23023 20158 x 2
17450 (7" Kit w/ Fr & RR Vertex Shocks): 174BOX1 17430BOX2 17430BOX11 17430BOX12 680001-2 x 2 690001 x 2
17470 (7" Kit w/ V2 Rr Shocks): 174BOX1 174BOX3 17430BOX2 17430BOX11 17430BOX12 760748
17471 (7" Kit w/ N3 Struts & V2 Rr Shocks): 174BOX1 17430BOX2 17430box11 17430box12 23023 760748
17457 (7" Kit w/ Vertex Coil overs & V2 Rr Shocks): 174BOX1 17430BOX2 17430box11 17430box12 680001-2 x 2 760748

22832 (7" Kit w/ N3 Rr Shocks): 174BOX1 174BOX2 17430BOX2 1237BOX5
22832 (7" Kit w/ N3 Struts & N3 Rr Shocks): 174BOX1 17430BOX2 1237BOX5 23023 20158 x 2
22851 (7" Kit w/ Fr & RR Vertex Shocks): 174BOX1 17430BOX2 1237BOX5 680001-2 x 2 690001 x 2
22870 (7" Kit w/ V2 Rr Shocks): 174BOX1 174BOX3 17430BOX2 1237BOX5 760748
22871 (7" Kit w/ N3 Struts & V2 Rr Shocks): 174BOX1 17430BOX2 1237BOX5 23023 760748
22857 (7" Kit w/ Vertex Coil overs & V2 Rr Shocks): 174BOX1 17430BOX2 1237BOX5 680001-2 x 2 760748

Denali Kit Boxes
18102 (7" Kit w/ N3 Rr Shocks): 174BOX1 17430BOX2 17430BOX11 17430BOX12 174BOX3 188BOX9
18802 (7" Kit w/ N3 Rr Shocks): 174BOX1 17430BOX2 1237BOX5 174BOX3 188BOX9

Box Kit
174BOX1 Dr Diff Drop Bracket-1 Pass Diff Drop Bracket-1 Front Diff Mount-1 Center Diff Bracket-1 Sway Bar Drop Brackets-2 Sway Links-2 Tie Rod Ends-2 CV Spacers-2 U-Bolts-4 Rear Blocks-2 Lower Skid Plate-1 E-Brake Bracket-1 Front Brake Brackets-2 Rear Brake Line Bracket-1 1229BAG2 1272BAG3 1229BAG3 1290BAG6 1263BAG2 9/16BAG
17430BOX2 Front Crossmember-1 Rear Crossmember-1
174BOX3 10MMSTUDBAG-1-1 Strut Spacers-2
17430BOX11 (18102 Only) Driver Knuckle-1
17430BOX12 (18102 Only) Passenger Knuckle-1
1237BOX5 (18802 Only) Dr & Pass Knuckles-1
188BOX9 183BAG2-1 188BAG1-1 Magneride Rear Shock Relocation Bracket-2 Denali Rear Shock Bracket-1

Kit Bags

174INSTRBAG2 Instruction Sheet-1 Warning to Driver Sticker-1
1229BAG2-Front Kit Bag For Sway Bar Drop Brackets: 10mm x 35mm Bolts-4 10mm Nylock Nuts-4 3/8" Flat Washers-8 For Differential Drop Brackets: 14mm x 10mm Bolt-1 9/16" Flat Washers-4 14mm Nylock Nuts-2 14mm x 110mm Bolt-1 1/2" x 1.25" Bolts-2 1/2" Flat Washers-4 1/2" Nylock Nuts-2 For Skid Plates: 3/8" Flat Washers-12 3/8" x 1.25" Bolts-4 3/8" Lock Washers-8 3/8" x 3.75" Bolts-2 3/8" Nylock Nuts-2 For Front Differential: 3/16" Vent Hose-1 3/16" Vent Tube Connector-1
1272BAG3-CV Spacer Bag 10mm x 65mm Socket Head Bolts
1229BAG3-Crossmember Bag 9/16" x 4.5" Bolts-2 9/16" x 5.5" Bolts-2 Flat Washers-8 9/16" Nylock Nuts-4

1290BAG6-Bag 10mm x 35mm Bolts-4 10mm Nylock Nuts-4 Flat Washers-4 5/16" x 1" Bolts-5 5/16" Toplock Nuts-5 5/16" Flat Washers-10
1263BAG2-Anti Wrap U-bolt Bag 7/16" x 3 1/8" x 3 1/4" Square U-bolt-4 7/16" Washer-8 7/16 Nylock-8
9/16BAG-U-bolt Bag 9/16" Washers-8 9/16" Nuts-8
10MMSTUDBAG-1-Upper Strut Spacer Bag 10mm Stud-6 10mm Lock Washer-6 10mm Nut-7 1/2" Jam Nut-1
183BAG2 For Rear Shock Brackets Square Shock Bracket Washer-2 14mm-2.0 x 85mm Hex Bolt-2 14mm-2.0mm Nylock Nut-2 9/16 Flat Washer-4 1/2-13 x 1.5 Hex Head Bolt-2 1/2" flat Washer-2
188BAG1 For Front Upper Arms Front Magneride Sensor Relocation Bracket-2 6mm-1.0 Nylock Nut-2 6mm-1.0 x 16mm Hex Head Bolt-2

17431, 17432, 17450, 17470, 17471, & 17457 Kit Box & Bag Contents

Box Kit
174BOX1 or 17450BOX1 Dr Diff Drop Bracket-1 Pass Diff Drop Bracket-1 Front Diff Mount-1 Center Diff Bracket-1 Sway Bar Drop Brackets-2 Sway Links-2 Tie Rod Ends-2 CV Spacers-2 U-Bolts-4 Rear Blocks-2 Lower Skid Plate-1 E-Brake Bracket-1 Front Brake Brackets-2 Rear Brake Line Bracket-1 1229BAG2 1272BAG3 1229BAG3 1290BAG6 1263BAG2 9/16BAG
17430BOX2 Front Crossmember-1 Rear Crossmember-1
174BOX3 10MMSTUDBAG-1-1 Strut Spacers-2
17430BOX11 Driver Knuckle-1
17430BOX12 Passenger Knuckle-1
20158-Rear N3 Shock
23023-N3 Strut
760748-Rear V2 Shock
680001-2-Vertex Coilover
690001-Rear Vertex Shock

Kit Bags
174INSTRBAG2 Instruction Sheet-1 Warning to Driver Sticker-1
1290BAG6-Bag 10mm x 35mm Bolts-4 10mm Nylock Nuts-4 Flat Washers-4 5/16" x 1" Bolts-5 5/16" Toplock Nuts-5 5/16" Flat Washers-10
1229BAG2-Front Kit Bag For Sway Bar Drop Brackets: 10mm x 35mm Bolts-4 10mm Nylock Nuts-4 3/8" Flat Washers-8 For Differential Drop Brackets: 14mm x 10mm Bolt-1 9/16" Flat Washers-4 14mm Nylock Nuts-2 14mm x 110mm Bolt-1 1/2" x 1.25" Bolts-2 1/2" Flat Washers-4 1/2" Nylock Nuts-2 For Skid Plates: 3/8" Flat Washers-12 3/8" x 1.25" Bolts-4 3/8" Lock Washers-8 3/8" x 3.75" Bolts-2 3/8" Nylock Nuts-2 For Front Differential: 3/16" Vent Hose-1 3/16" Vent Tube Connector-1
1272BAG3-CV Spacer Bag 10mm x 65mm Socket Head Bolts

Kit Bags
1229BAG3-Crossmember Bag 9/16" x 4.5" Bolts-2 9/16" x 5.5" Bolts-2 Flat Washers-8 9/16" Nylock Nuts-4
10MMSTUDBAG-1-Upper Strut Spacer Bag 10mm Stud-6 10mm Lock Washer-6 10mm Nut-7 1/2" Jam Nut-1
9/16BAG-U-bolt Bag 9/16" Washers-8 9/16" Nuts-8
1263BAG2-Anti Wrap U-bolt Bag 7/16" x 3 1/8" x 3 1/4" Square U-bolt-4 7/16" Washer-8 7/16 Nylock-8

22832, 22833, 22851, 22870, 22871, & 22857 Kit Box & Bag Contents

Box Kit
174BOX1 or 122850BOX3 Dr Diff Drop Bracket-1 Pass Diff Drop Bracket-1 Front Diff Mount-1 Center Diff Bracket-1 Sway Bar Drop Brackets-2 Sway Links-2 Tie Rod Ends-2 CV Spacers-2 U-Bolts-4 Rear Blocks-2 Lower Skid Plate-1 E-Brake Bracket-1 Front Brake Brackets-2 Rear Brake Line Bracket-1 1229BAG2 1272BAG3 1229BAG3 1290BAG6 1263BAG2 9/16BAG
17430BOX2 Front Crossmember-1 Rear Crossmember-1
174BOX2 10MMSTUDBAG-1-1 Strut Spacers-2 Rear N3 Shocks-2
174BOX3 10MMSTUDBAG-1-1 Strut Spacers-2
1237BOX5 Driver Knuckle-1 Passenger Knuckle-1
20158-Rear N3 Shock
23023-N3 Strut
760748-Rear V2 Shock
680001-2-Vertex Coilover
690001-Rear Vertex Shock

Kit Bags
174INSTRBAG2 Instruction Sheet-1 Warning to Driver Sticker-1
1290BAG6-Bag 10mm x 35mm Bolts-4 10mm Nylock Nuts-4 Flat Washers-4 5/16" x 1" Bolts-5 5/16" Top lock Nuts-5 5/16" Flat Washers-10
1229BAG2-Front Kit Bag For Sway Bar Drop Brackets: 10mm x 35mm Bolts-4 10mm Nylock Nuts-4 3/8" Flat Washers-8 For Differential Drop Brackets: 14mm x 10mm Bolt-1 9/16" Flat Washers-4 14mm Nylock Nuts-2 14mm x 110mm Bolt-1 1/2" x 1.25" Bolts-2 1/2" Flat Washers-4 1/2" Nylock Nuts-2 For Skid Plates: 3/8" Flat Washers-12 3/8" x 1.25" Bolts-4 3/8" Lock Washers-8 3/8" x 3.75" Bolts-2 3/8" Nylock Nuts-2 For Front Differential: 3/16" Vent Hose-1 3/16" Vent Tube Connector-1
1272BAG3-CV Spacer Bag 10mm x 65mm Socket Head Bolts

KIT CONTENT Denali w/ MagneRide Kit Contents

FRONT INSTALLATION 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and chock the rear wheels. Raise the hood and disconnect the battery using a 10mm
socket. Lock the steering wheel in the straight position. 2. Jack up the front of the vehicle. Place jack stands under the frame rails and lower onto jack stands letting the front sus-
pension hang. 3. Remove the tires and wheels. Remove the 6 bolts holding the factory skid plate using a 15mm socket. Unplug the two
connectors going to the electric power steering wiring harness behind the front skid plate. See Photo 1. 4. Remove and unplug the ABS sensor wire from the frame as shown in Photo 2.

Photo 1

Photo 2

5. Remove the sensor wire from the plastic clip. Remove the brake line bracket from the control arm using a 10mm wrench. See Photo 3. Next remove the bracket line bracket from the control arm pocket with a 13mm wrench.
6. Using a 21mm wrench, remove the tie-rod nut as shown in Photo 4. Strike the front of the mount to dislodge the tie rod end. Remove from the knuckle.

Photo 3

Photo 4

7. Remove the brake caliper using a 18mm socket. Hang the caliper out of the way and remove the rotor using a 30 torx

socket. See Photo 5.

8. Use a 10mm socket to remove the ABS bracket from the

top side of the knuckle.

Photo 5

9. Remove the dust cap and then remove the axle nut using a

35mm socket.

10. Remove the upper ball joint using a 18mm socket and separate using a hammer and striking the knuckle on the side as shown in Photo 6.
11. Remove the lower ball joint using a 24mm socket and separate with a hammer as shown in Photo 7. Next remove the knuckle from the truck.

Photo 6

Photo 7

12. Using a 15mm wrench and socket remove the sway bar links from the truck. See Photo 8. 13. Remove the lower strut bolts using a 15mm socket as shown in Photo 9 and remove the upper strut nuts using a 18mm
wrench. Remove the strut from the truck.

Photo 8

Photo 9

14. Remove CV axle bolts using a 15mm socket. See Photo 10. 15. Using a 10mm socket remove the sway bar from the bottom of the frame. See Photo 11.
Photo 10

Photo 11

16. Remove the lower control arm using a 18mm wrench and a 24mm socket. See Photo 12. 17. Using a 18mm wrench and socket remove the factory lower rear cross-member. See Photo 13. 18. Using a 11mm socket remove the driveshaft from the front diff . See Photo 14. Unplug the actuator wire from diff, re-

Photo 12

Photo 13

move wire loom from diff, and remove vent tube from diff. 19. Make sure the steering wheel is straight, mark the steering shaft and pinion shaft as shown in Photo 15. Use a 11mm
socket to remove the connecting bolt. With a jack support the rack and pinion, using a 24mm and 18mm socket remove
the bolts form the rack and pinion mounts. Carefully lower the rack and pinion down making sure no wires are in harms way. Now you can remove the diff, use a 18mm and 21mm socket remove the bolts from diff. lower diff from truck.
20. Mark the front and rear sides of the driver and passenger side rear control arm pocket, measure 3 3/8" from the end and

Photo 14

Photo 15

cut off the factory crossmember mount. See Photo 16 & 17. Photo 16

Photo 17

Driver Side Shown

Passenger Side Shown

21. On the driver and passenger side rear control arm pocket cut the front lip off flush with the pocket 1.0" past the control arm hole . Sand edges and paint to prevent rust. See Photo 18.
22. On the passenger side of the diff cut the front ear off using a saw-zall or cut off wheel. Cut flush with the flat areas on the diff and grind smooth. See Photo 19.

Photo 18

Photo 19

Cut lip off of rear control arm pocket.

Cut front ear off of differential.

23. Re-install the rack and pinion with factory hardware using a 24mm and 18mm sockets. Make sure to align the marks on the steering shaft. Install the passenger side diff drop bracket with the supplied 12mm flange locks on the factory studs. Tighten with a 18mm wrench. See Photo 20. Torque all hardware to factory specs.
24. Install the driver side diff drop bracket with the factory bolts and torque to factory specs with a 18mm socket. See Photo 21.

Photo 20

Photo 21

Install passenger diff. drop bracket.

Install driver diff. drop bracket.

25. Install the diff using the supplied 12mm bolts and flange nuts on the driver side and 12mm bolts with stock nuts on the

passenger side. Do not tighten at this time.

26. Install front crossmember using new 5/8" x 4.5" bolts, washer, and nuts. Hand tighten. See Photo 22.

27. Install center diff drop mounting bracket using the supplied 1/2" x 1.0" bolts and nuts to the front crossmember. Tighten

with a 3/4" socket and wrench. See Photo 23. Torque to 90ft-lbs.

28. Remove the 3 bolts on the diff as shown in

Photo 22

Photo 23

Install front crossmember.

Install center diff. bracket on frt crossmember.

Photo 24. Next install the center diff bracket with the 3 factory bolts remove earlier and attach the bracket to the diff mount with the supplied 14mm x 85mm bolt, washers, and lock nut. Tighten using 18mm, 19mm, and 21mm socket and wrenches. See Photo 24. Torque factory hardware to factory specs. Torque 14mm hardware to 85ft-lbs. 29. After installing the diff, torque all diff bolts. See Photo 25. Make sure the diff on the passenger side clears the rack and pinion and no wires are pinched between the diff and the rack. Plug in the vent tube extension and the 4x4 actuator.

Photo 24

Photo 25

Install center diff. bracket on diff.

Torque all diff. bolts.

30. Install the driveshaft using stock hardware and a 11mm wrench to tighten. See Photo 26. Torque to factory specs. 31. Install the rear crossmember with the supplied 5/8" x 5.5" bolts. Hand tighten.
32. Install the factory lower control arm with stock hardware. Hand tighten. Now tighten the 5/8" bolts that secures the crossmembers to the frame with a 24mm wrench. See Photo 27. Torque to 175ft-lbs.

Photo 26

Photo 27

Install driveshaft.

Install lower control arm.

33. Install sway-bar drop bracket using 10mm x 35 mm bolts and washers. Tighten using 17mm wrench. See Photo 28. Install sway-bar using stock bolt with new 10mm nuts. See Photo 29. Use a 10mm socket and 17mm wrench to tighten. Install stock sway-bar link using a 15mm to tighten. Torque to 35ft-lbs.

Photo 28

Photo 29

Install sway bar drop bracket.

Install sway bar.

34. Install the CV spacer as shown in Photo 30 between the axle shaft and the differential. Secure with the supplied 10mm x 65mm allen head bolts with a 8mm allen socket to tighten. Torque to 35ft-lbs.
35. Install the supplied sway bar link using the supplied nuts. Do Not use an Impact!!! Torque to 90ft-lbs using a 19mm wrench and 21mm socket. Do Not use an Impact!!! See photo 31.

Photo 30

Photo 31

Install CV axles.

Install supplied sway bar links.

36. On the factory knuckles, remove the bearing assembly using a 15mm wrench. Next the brake shroud must be trimmed to allow the caliper to install on the new knuckle. Mark the dust shroud as shown in Photo 32 and trim. Install the factory bearing and dust shroud into the new supplied knuckle. Tighten with a 15mm wrench. See Photo 33. Torque to factory specs.

Photo 32

Photo 33

Cut brake dust shield as shown.

Install bearing assem. In lifted knuckle.

37.Install brake line drop bracket to the frame using stock hardware. Next secure factory brake line mount to the new drop bracket using the supplied 5/16" x 1" bolts, washers, and nuts. See Photo 34. Use a13mm wrench and socket to tighten. Torque to 35ft-lbs.
38.If installing the Rough Country lifted struts (23023) or Vertex coilovers (680001-2) refer to the instructions included with the strut and skip to step 42.
39.Press in the 10mm studs into the strut spacer. Install strut spacer on to strut using stock hardware and a 18mm wrench to tighten.
40.Install strut into truck using the supplied 10mm nuts and lock washers. Use a 9/16" wrench to tighten. See Photo 35.

Photo 34

Photo 35

Install brake line drop brackets.

Install strut spacer and strut.

41.Use stock hardware for lower strut mount and use a 15mm wrench to tighten lower strut bolts. Torque to factory specs.
42.Remove the ABS wire from the brake line clip and remove the brake line from the bracket using a flat head screw driver and trim as shown in Photo 36. Reinstall the modified bracket on the stock control arm with the stock hardware and reinstall the ABS wire in the clip.
43.Install knuckles using stock hardware. See Photo 37. Use a 24mm for lower ball joint a 18mm for upper joint and a 35mm for axle nut. Install rotor and install bolt using a 30mm torx socket. Install the brake caliper using a 18mm socket
for the bolts. Torque to factory specs. 44.Install the supplied tie rod ends on the tie rod and attach to the knuckle using the supplied hardware. Tighten using a
21mm wrench. 44.Install skid plates using supplied 3/8" x 1.25" bolts and washers. See Photo 37. Use a 14mm socket to tighten all bolts.
Torque to 35ft-lbs. 45.Install the wheels and tires, then jack up the truck and remove the jack stands. Lower truck on ground tighten upper and
lower control arm bolts using 21mm for upper and 18mm and 24mm socket and wrench for bottom. Torque to factory specs.

Photo 36

Photo 37

Trim brackets as shown.

Install lifted knuckles.

46. Due to tire manufacturer variances and/or other wheel and tire combinations, modification to the upper control arm may be necessary to prevent rubbing. Using a rotary sander, lightly sand the front lip of the factory upper control arm until there is no contact with the wheel and/or tire throughout the full turning radius. See Photo 38. 47. Denali kits install the supplied Magneride brackets and 6mm hardware, attach the Magneride linkage to the upper con-
trol arm as shown in Photo 39. Tighten using a 10mm wrench. See Photo 39.

Photo 38

Photo 39

Sand along front edge of upper control arm.

Install Magneride relocation bracket.

REAR INSTALLATION
1. Chock the front tires. 2. Before jacking up the rear of the vehicle. Remove the stock brake line bracket using a 13mm wrench, from the driver
side frame rail to allow the extension bracket to be installed. Also remove the clip securing the hard line and wiring hardness to the top of the frame. See Photo 1. The stock bolts can be accessed from the side of the vehicle. Retain the stock hardware for reuse. 3. Install the brake line bracket to the new bracket with the supplied 5/16" x 1" bolts, nuts /washers. Reinstall the assembly in the stock location with the stock hardware using a 13mm wrench. See Photo 2. Torque to 20ft-lbs.

Photo 1

Photo 2

4. Remove the e-brake wire bracket from the frame with a 13mm socket. Use the supplied drop bracket and the factory bolt to mount to the frame. Use the supplied 5/16" x 1" bolt, washers, and nut to mount factory wire bracket to the new
drop bracket as shown in See Photo 3. Torque to 20ft-lbs. 5. Remove the ABS wire, if equipped, from the frame rail as shown in Photo 4 to allow slack in the line.

Photo 3

Photo 4

6. Jack up the rear of the vehicle and place jack stands under the frame rails. Remove tire and wheels.
7. Lightly support the differential with a floor jack . 8. Remove the stock shock absorbers using a 21mm
wrench. Retain the hardware for reuse. 9. Remove the stock u-bolts and lower the axle to allow the
supplied block to be installed. Discard the factory block if so equipped. 10. Install the new block with the supplied 7/16" X 3" u-bolts on the leaf spring. Do not tighten at this time. Jack up the axle to meet the new block and make sure the center pin is in the axle. Tighten 7/16" u-bolts. Torque to 45ft-lbs. See Photo 5. Note short side of block goes towards front of vehicle. 11. Install the supplied u-bolts and tighten using a 22mm wrench and a crossing pattern. See Photo 5. Torque to 90ft-lbs.

Photo 5

12. Install shock absorbers #660739 in the factory location
tighten using a 21mm wrench. If installing V2 rear shocks or Vertex rear shocks, refer to installation instructions included with those shocks.
See Photo 6. Torque to factory specs. 13. Using WD-40 lubricate the ABS wire and slide the rubber
sleeve up to allow the wire to be reinstalled in the clip on the frame. The connector will not be reattached to the top of the frame. Reroute the lines as needed to gain sufficient slack. 14. Re-install tires and wheels. 15. Remove jack stands and lower vehicle to ground. 16. Place shock decals on shock absorbers and window decal on vehicle.

Photo 6

POST INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Check all fasteners for proper torque. Check to ensure for adequate clearance between all rotating, mobile, fixed, and

heated members. Verify clearance between exhaust and brake lines, fuel lines, fuel tank, floor boards and wiring har-

ness. Check steering gear for clearance. Test and inspect brake system.

2. Perform steering sweep to ensure front brake hoses have adequate slack and do not contact any rotating, mobile or

heated members. Inspect rear brake hoses at full extension for adequate slack. Failure to perform hose check/ replace-

ment may result in component failure.

3. On some vehicles the front lower skirting will need to be trimmed if using certain wheel /tire combinations and with

heavy offset wheels. Trim only as needed.

4. Activate four wheel drive system and check front hubs for engagement.

5. Have a qualified alignment center align the vehicle immediately. Realign to factory specifications. The following are the

recommended specifications:

Caster in degrees

4.5 +-1.0

Camber in degrees 0.0--.3

Toe In in degrees

0.1 +-.2

6. Perform head light check and adjustment to proper settings.

7. Check and retighten wheels at 50 miles and again at 500 miles.

8. All kit components must be retightened at 500 miles and then every three thousand miles after installation. Periodically

check all hardware for tightness.

9. Install "Warning to Driver" decal on sun visor

Note: Installation of larger tires will require speedometer recalibration.

Denali w/ MagneRide
REAR INSTALLATION 1. Chock the front tires. 2. Before jacking up the rear of the vehicle. Remove the stock brake line bracket using a 13mm wrench, from the driver
side frame rail to allow the extension bracket to be installed. Also remove the clip securing the hard line and wiring hardness to the top of the frame. See Photo 1. The stock bolts can be accessed from the side of the vehicle. Retain the stock hardware for reuse. 3. Install the brake line bracket to the new bracket with the supplied 5/16" x 3/4" bolts, nuts /washers. Reinstall the assembly in the stock location with the stock hardware using a 13mm wrench. See Photo 2. 4. Remove the e-brake wire bracket from the frame with a 13mm socket. Use the supplied drop bracket and the factory

Photo 1

Photo 2

Remove rear brake line bracket.

Install brake line drop bracket.

bolt to mount to the frame. Use the supplied 5/16" x 1" bolt, washers, and nut to mount factory wire bracket to the new drop bracket as shown in See Photo 3. 5. Remove the ABS wire, if equipped, from the frame rail as shown in Photo 4 to allow slack in the line. 6. Jack up the rear of the vehicle and place jack stands under the frame rails. Remove tire and wheels.

Photo 3

Photo 4

Install e-brake drop bracket.
7. Lightly support the differential with a floor jack . 8. Remove the stock shock absorbers using a 21mm wrench.
Retain the hardware for reuse. 9. Remove the stock u-bolts and lower the axle to allow the
supplied block to be installed. Discard the factory block if so equipped. 10. Remove the MagneRide shim and flatten tab. Reinstall on bottom of leaf pack. See Photo 5.

Remove ABS wire from frame. Photo 5

Flatten tab on MagneRide shim.

11. Install the new block. Jack up the axle to meet the new

block and make sure the center pin is in the axle. See

Photo 6

Photo 6. Note short side of block goes towards front of

vehicle.

12. Install the supplied u-bolts and tighten using a 22mm

wrench and a crossing pattern. See Photo 6.

13. 6" and 7.5" kits will also use the anti-wrap ubolts and hard-

ware included in 1263BAG2.

14. Install the Magneride shock relocation brackets in the fac-

tory shock mounts using the supplied 14mm x 85mm bolt,

nut and washers. See Photo 7.

15. Attach the rear of the relocation bracket using the supplied

square washer and 1/2" x 1.5" bolt and washer. See Pho-

to 8.

16. Install Magneride shock in relocation bracket using stock

hardware. 17. Using WD-40 lubricate the ABS wire and slide the rubber

Install blocks and ubolts.

sleeve up to allow the wire to be reinstalled in the clip on the frame. The connector will not be reattached to the top of

the frame. Reroute the lines as needed to gain sufficient slack.

18. Re-install tires and wheels.

19. Remove jack stands and lower vehicle to ground.

20. Place window decal on vehicle.

Photo 7

Photo 8

Install Magneride shock relocation brackets.

POST INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Check all fasteners for proper torque. Check to ensure for adequate clearance between all rotating, mobile, fixed, and heated members. Verify clearance between exhaust and brake lines, fuel lines, fuel tank, floor boards and wiring harness. Check steering gear for clearance. Test and inspect brake system.

POST INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Check all fasteners for proper torque. Check to ensure for adequate clearance between all rotating, mobile, fixed, and

heated members. Verify clearance between exhaust and brake lines, fuel lines, fuel tank, floor boards and wiring har-

ness. Check steering gear for clearance. Test and inspect brake system.

2. Perform steering sweep to ensure front brake hoses have adequate slack and do not contact any rotating, mobile or

heated members. Inspect rear brake hoses at full extension for adequate slack. Failure to perform hose check/ replace-

ment may result in component failure.

3. On some vehicles the front lower skirting will need to be trimmed if using certain wheel /tire combinations and with

heavy offset wheels. Trim only as needed.

4. Activate four wheel drive system and check front hubs for engagement.

5. Have a qualified alignment center align the vehicle immediately. Realign to factory specifications. The following are the

recommended specifications:

Caster in degrees

4.5 +-1.0

Camber in degrees 0.0--.3

Toe In in degrees

0.1 +-.2

6. Perform head light check and adjustment to proper settings.

7. Check and retighten wheels at 50 miles and again at 500 miles.

8. All kit components must be retightened at 500 miles and then every three thousand miles after installation. Periodically

check all hardware for tightness.

9. Install "Warning to Driver" decal on sun visor

Note: Installation of larger tires will require speedometer recalibration.

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