Poison Spyder LJ ROCKBRAWLER BFH FRONT BUMPER - Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUC
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CJ-YJ-TJ-LJ ROCKBRAWLER BFH FRONT BUMPER
The Poison Spyder Customs RockBrawler BFH
front bumper is easy to install with the right
tools and good mechanical abilities. If you are
not confident in your mechanical skills, please
seek the help of a professional to perform the
installation. Please read through these entire
instructions before proceeding with installation.
PARTS LIST
(1) RockBrawler BFH Bumper
TOOLS NEEDED
• Torx T55 socket
• Ratchet
• Torque wrench
• Measuring tape
• Soft dead blow hammer or mallet
• Fine-tip felt marker, 1/2” drill bit and drill
motor (CJ models only)
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
The Poison Spyder Customs Front Stinger comes
as un-painted, bare steel. You will want to either
powder coat or paint the bumper prior to install. If
painting yourself, careful preparation will make a
big difference in the quality and longevity of your
paint job, even using “rattle can” aerosol paints.
Begin by thoroughly cleaning the Stinger with
solvent or degreaser, then make sure all residue
is removed. Even if you use cheap paint, try to
use a good quality primer. “Etching” primers are
best to use on bare, un-painted metal. Allow it to
properly dry before paitning, and between paint
coats.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Park the Jeep on a flat, level surface and
set the parking brake.
2. Remove existing front bumper. If it is still
the OEM bumper and hardware, there are
four bolts (two on the top and two on the
bottom that hold the bumper in place). These
will likely be Torx bolts, use a T55 Torx bit.
3. Place the RockBrawler BFH Bumper on to
the frame rails, in place of the bumper that
was removed. Visually align the bumper
mounting slots with the threaded holes in
the frame rails. Take measurements to
ensure that the bumper is installed square
to the frame and grill. Use a soft dead-
blow hammer, if necessary, to make fine
adjustments.
4. On CJ models, use a fine-tip felt marker to
mark through the rearward winch mounting
holes (closest to the grille) onto the
crossmember underneath. Pull the bumper
off and drill the two marks with a 1/2” drill.
Later, when installing the winch, the two
rearward bolts will sandwich the bumper
between the crossmember and the winch. If
not installing a winch, use two 3/8-16 X 1 Gr8
Hex Head Cap Screws with flat washers and
lock nuts (not provided) to secure the bumper
to the crossmember at these two locations.
5. Use the original hardware to bolt the
bumper to the frame rails. Torque to OE
specifications.
6. If installing a winch with Poison Spyder
Winch Fairlead Mount, follow the instructions
included with the Winch Fairlead Mount.
Congratulations, you have installed your Poison
Spyder Customs RockBrawler BFH front bumper!