Rugged Ridge Lower Control Arm Skidplate Kit, 07-14 Jeep Wrangler (JK) - Manual

18003.35 Jeep® Wrangler Front Control Arm
Skid Plate (pair) 2007 - present , 2DR - 4DR
Jeep® JK Front Control Arm Skid Plate Installation Instructions 2007-Present
Contents: (2) Universal front skid plate brackets
(2) M14-2.00 x 120 graded bolt
(2) M14-2.00 Lock Nut
(4) M14 Washer
(4) M14 Spacer
1. Please read instructions fully prior to installing the JK Front Control Arm Skid Plates (18003.35).
The skid plates have been designed to be a no drill application for ease of installation. Take your
time when installing to insure proper fitment and tightening of bolts.
will not fit vehicles equipped with alignment cams.
2. Put vehicle in gear, set the emergency brake and block
tires before proceeding with installation.
3. Support lower control arm and remove original axle
bracket attachment bolt and nut (pic.1)
4. Place skid plate over axle bracket as shown. Please
that these brackets are universal in regards to the
left side (drivers side) and right side (passenger side)
axle brackets. Place tab over axle bracket and align
skid plate mounting holes with axle bracket mounting
holes
5. Insert one of the 4 spacers provided on each side of
of the bracket. Place control arm back into axle bracket
and attach skid plate with supplied M14 bolt, washer, and
nut (Pic.3).
6. Tighten nut and bolt to 130 ft. lbs.
7. Repeat steps 2-6 for the other side. After installing both
side double check that both bolts have been tightened
to the specified setting of 130 ft. lbs.
8. After 200 miles inspect all bolts and tighten to 130 ft. lbs.
if needed
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PLEASE NOTE that this kit
Pic.3