American Expedition Vehicles JK Front Bumper Skid Plate User Manual
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4. Hold the Skid Plate in position under the Bumper.
5. Using two M8 bolts, attach the Skid Plate to the Front Bumper at the outer-most holes.
6. Hold the rear of the Skid Plate tightly against the compatibility beam, mark the two rear mounting
locations and center punch.
7. Remove the Skid Plate and drill two 13mm holes at the locations marked in step 6. De-burr the holes
and apply rust inhibitor to all bare edges.
8. Position the Skid Plate for attachment.
9. Install the six M8 washerhead bolts into the Front Bumper. Torque to 16 ft/lbs.
10. Install the two M10 washerhead bolts into the compatibility beam, securing with either the M10
U-nuts (if installed in step 3) or the provided M10 flange nuts. Torque to 36 ft/lbs.
m8 (16 ft/lbs)
m10 (36 ft/lbs)
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