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Installation Instructions
XRC Tube Fenders
76872, 76873(97-06 Wranglers)
76862, 76863 (87-95 Wranglers)
Step 3: Remove the bolts that hold the front of the fender to the front grille. (TJ-3) (YJ-5) Fig C
(Fig C) (Fig D)
Step 4: NOTE: Use extreme caution before cutting; make sure all wires, cables or any other
obstructions are out of the way. Using a sawzall or other cutting tool carefully cut the fender
off. You will begin cutting from just behind where the fender mounted to the front grille. (Fig C)
You will be cutting from where the fender meets the grille up and along the top of the fender all
the way to where the fender mounts to the firewall.(Fig D,E,F) Make sure to leave a lip all the way
back to the tub. (Fig D)
Step 5: Measure a straight line up on the inner back portion of your fender. Measure and mark with a
marker; in 1” for 97-06 and 1 ½” for CJ’s and YJ’s from the outside edge of the factory fender.
NOTE: Use extreme caution before cutting; make sure all wires, cables or any other
obstructions are out of the way. Cut this line up. (Fig E, F)
Remove the
front bolts that
hold the fender
to the front
grille.
You will begin
cutting just on
the inside of
where the
fender mounted
to the grille.
Est. cutting line
Cut along top of fender all the way back to where
it meets the firewall. (cut through this) Make sure
to leave a lip on the inner fender all the way back.
Fig E
Fig F
Measure a straight line up on the inner back portion of your fender. Measure and mark with a marker; in 1”
for 97-06 and 1 ½” for CJ’s and YJ’s from the outside edge of the factory fender. Carefully cut this line up
Cut along top of fender all the
way back to where it meets
the firewall. (cut through this)
Unbolt the four
bolts holding
the back of the
fender to the
body tub
Make sure to leave a lip all the way back.