Rugged Ridge 3-Inch Round Tube Side Steps, Black, 84-01 Jeep Cherokee (XJ) - Manual (Page 2)

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Rugged Ridge Side Steps
1984-2000 Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer/Sport 2/4 door
Step 5: Place the rear of the Step Bar to the Spring Bracket, and tighten the Spring
Bolt until it holds the rear Step Bar bracket in place. See Fig.2
Step 6: Hold up the front end of the Step Bar to the front of the sub frame. Check to be
sure the Step Bar is properly aligned with the Body and mark the holes to be drilled.
NOTE: On some models be cautious of the diagonal oblong hole, it maybe necessary to
locate the front mounting bracket at an angle to miss this hole. See Fig 2.
Step 7: Drill the holes for the front bracket using the 5/16 “ drill bit and electric drill.
Step 8: Secure the front Mounting Bracket to the sub frame using 4 3/8” self tapping
bolts. NOTE: DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN THESE BOLTS.
Step 9: Tighten and torque 1 / 2” fasteners to 65 ft. lbs., 3/8”-16 x 1” Hex Head Self
Tapping Bolts to 20 ft. lbs. And the Spring bolt to 70 ft. lbs..
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