Pre-installation Notes:
If you are installing a winch you must install the fairlead before installing the winch. If you are
installing auxiliary lights for underneath the hoop, we recommend that you install them before you
install the winch. The fairlead holes in the bumper may be too small for some fairlead bolts. We
recommend swapping out the bolts for a grade 8, 3/8” bolt, or you may choose to drill the holes out for
the bigger size if so desired.
Jeep JK Wrangler
Remove stock outer bumper and plastic shrouding: First
remove the obnoxious plastic air dam that sits below the
stock bumper. This will allow easy access to the bumper
bolts. If your vehicle is equipped with the factory fogs, it
is easiest to let them remain in the bumper for now.
Undo the wiring plugs on the back of each light. After
that, all you need to do is remove the 8 bolts, 2 on the
inside and 2 on the outside of each frame rail
respectively. Your bumper should be free at this point.
You will also want to remove the plastic trim piece that
sits under the bumper and grill. It is held on with plastic
retaining screws.
You have 2 options: 1) Carefuly and slowly, with little
downward pressure, undo the screws and back them
out. If that doesn’t work go with the next option, which is
usually faster.
2) Get a good grip on the trim piece and yank it off. You
will also want to unclip the plastic retainer pieces on the
frame that hold the stock light wiring harness on, if your
vehicle is so equipped. (Below left) You should be ready
now to install your bumper.