Rough Country 1173 - Manual

JK WINCH / D-RING MOUNTING SYSTEM
Thank you for choosing Rough Country Off road Products
Please read instructions before beginning installation. Check the kit hardware against the parts list and product layout.
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.
If questions exist we will be happy to answer any questions concerning the design, function, and correct use of this prod-
uct.
The installer must verify that the mounting kit does not interfere with the factory air bag sensors, which must not be relo-
cated or modified in any way. The vehicles air bag system may not operate properly if the winch mounting kit is not
mounted in compliance with the vehicle manufacturers recommendations.
Winch mounting should only be performed on vehicles with standard OEM bumpers.
Please note the tightening sequence on the last page. This sequence must be followed to ensure proper fit of
winch plate and winch plate brackets.
Note: If the vehicle is equipped with factory bumper shims, these will not be reused.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place vehicle on a flat surface and set emergency brake.
2. Using a small phillips screwdriver, remove the 2 plastic screws on top of the front bumper cover. Retain Stock hard-
ware. See Photo 1.
3. Remove the 4 plastic screws holding the skid plate to the front bumper, using a small Phillips screw driver Retain
stock hardware. See Photo 2.
Kit Contents
1– Mounting Plate
2– Front Mounting Brackets
1– Driver Side Mounting Brk
1– Pass Side Mounting Brk
1-Dr side d-ring bracket
1-Pass side d-ring bracket
2-D-rings
Tools Needed
Phillips screw driver
13/16” Socket
7/8” Wrench
9/16” Socket
19mm Socket
18mm Socket
15mm Socket
1/2” Drill Bit
Drill
Cutting Tool
Thread Locker
92117300
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
Photo 1 Photo 2
1- 1162Bag
4– 9/16”x1 1/2” Bolts
6– 9/16” Flat Washers
2– 9/16” Lock Washers
2– 9/16” Lock Nuts
8– 12mm-1.75 Nuts
4– 3/8” x 1 1/2” bolts
4– 3/8” Lock Washers
4– 3/8” Flat Washers