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4. Set Bumper onto Brackets. It may be necessary / helpful to open the door so that the spare tire
does not interfere with installation (Figure 3a). Install D-Rings using 12mm Bolts and Washers.
Do not tighten bolts yet.
Figure 3a
5. Tighten 8 bolts that hold D-Rings to the Bumper and Brackets (Figure 5a), then tighten 6 original
and 2 nut plates bolts that hold the brackets to the vehicle (Figure 5b). Install caps in unused holes
on top of bumper unless you are installing the 11546.22 Tire Carrier at the same time (Figure 5c).
Installation is now complete!
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Figure 5a
Figure 3b
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460 Horizon Dr. Suite 400
Suwanee, Georgia 30024
Congratulations on the purchase and installation of a quality Rugged Ridge product!
Figure 5b
Figure 5c
Rev. 1 (7/15/2011)
3. Bolt right rear stabilizer bracket to frame and bumper bracket (Figure 3a) Tighten all bolts.
Slide smaller M12 spacing washer between frame and left bumper bracket and Insert M12 x 90
hex head bolt. Bolt will need to be placed at a slight angle through frame (Figure 3b). Secure using
M12 flat washer and hex nut.
Figure 4a
Figure 4b