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INSTALLATION INSTRUC

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Poison Spyder Customs • 

TJ/LJ TRAILGATE INSTALLATION 

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©2011 POISON SPYDER CUSTOMS, INC. • 951-849-5911 • WWW.POISONSPYDER.COM

FIGURE 7

20. Bolt the two Gate-Side Cable 

Brackets to 

the TrailGate using the provided hardware.

FIGURE 8

21. Attach the Limit Cable to 

the Gate-Side 

Cable Bracket, then to the Tub-Side Cable 

Bracket, as shown.  Do this for both sides.

FIGURE 9

22. Install the provided weatherstrips to 

the vertical flanges along either side of the 

tailgate opening.  Make sure the bulb seal 

is oriented toward the rear, so that the 

TrailGate™ compresses it as it closes.

23. Install the provided lock/latch mechanisms 

into each of the rectangular holes in the 

TrailGate™ .  Use the u-bracket provided in 

the latch kit to secure the mechanism in place.  

Use the provided jamb nuts and washers to 

orient and install the latch as shown in the 

photo below.  Upon closing the TrailGate™, 

it is likely that the latch will require some 

adjustment.  Loosen/tighten the jam nuts to 

move the latch in either direction, until the 

correct position is found.  When installed, 

FIGURE 10

24. Upon closing the TrailGate, it 

is likely 

that the latch will require some adjustment.  

Simple loosen/tighten the jam nuts to move 

the latch in or out.  Adjust the latch so that the 

outer surface of the TrailGate™ is flush with 

the Jeep’s tub when closed and latched.

25. Use a grinder or pneumatic 

cut-off wheel 

to cut off the excess threads from the end of 

the latch stud.  It will need to be shortened by 

about 1/4” for the latch to function properly 

after the latch cover is installed.

26. Install the latch covers.  Begin 

by 

removing the u-brackets that were installed 

in a previous step, and replace them with the 

latch covers using the M5-.8 X 50 hex head 

cap screws and #10 flat washers provided.  

Note that the latch covers are not identical, 

there is a right and left cover.  Make sure the 

rectangular notch for the latch is oriented 

toward the bottom of the TrailGate™ (when 

gate is closed).

Summary of Contents for TrailGate TJ

Page 1: ... not responsible for costs for or damage to paint or powder coat finish under any circumstances including paint or powder coat of incorrectly shipped or defective parts PARTS LIST Please check your packages immediately upon arrival to ensure that everything listed is included and to check for damage during shipping If anything is missing or damaged call Poison Spyder at 951 849 5911 as soon as pos...

Page 2: ...e 3 Remove the OE inside latch mechanism Retain the two lower bolts they will be used later FIGURE 1 5 Install one of the provided Tub Side Cable Brackets using the two lower bolt locations and OE hardware from the removal of the latch mechanism in the previous step Make sure the flange with the single hole is pointed upward as shown in Figure 2 FIGURE 2 6 The other Tub Side Cable Bracket will nee...

Page 3: ... correctly aligned If one or more of the nut serts has walked off center during installation you may need to oblong the hole s slightly with a small rat tail file Coat the threads of the screws with anti sieze compound before threading them in 13 Use a 1 4 drill bit to drill the remaining mounting holes using the Tramp Stamp as a drill guide Be sure to also drill the two hinge holes at either side...

Page 4: ...the TrailGate it is likely that the latch will require some adjustment Loosen tighten the jam nuts to move the latch in either direction until the correct position is found When installed FIGURE 10 24 Upon closing the TrailGate it is likely that the latch will require some adjustment Simple loosen tighten the jam nuts to move the latch in or out Adjust the latch so that the outer surface of the Tr...

Page 5: ...g on using or any activity related to this product 2 Iamfullyawareofrisksandhazardsconnected with the use of a this product and I elect to voluntarily engage in such use of this product knowing that the use may be hazardous to me and my property I voluntarily assume full responsibility for any risks of loss property damage or personal injury including death that may be sustained by me or anyone el...

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