3” BULL BAR
2018 JEEP WRANGLER JL 4DR & 2DR
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3/2/18 (DP)
Models with steel skid plate:
a.
Select the passenger/right side Mounting Bracket. Attach the Bracket to the lower threaded
hole in the outside of the frame with (1) 10mm x 35mm Hex bolt, (1) 10mm Lock Washer
and (1) 10mm Flat Washer,
(Figure 4)
. Do not tighten.
b.
Repeat the previous Steps to install the Bolt/Nut Plate into the open end of the frame and
up to the top mounting hole,
(Figure 2)
. Attach the top of the Bracket to the Nut end on the
Bolt /Nut Plate with (1) 10mm x 35mm Hex bolt, (1) 10mm Lock Washer and (1) 10mm Flat
Washer. Snug but do not fully tighten Bracket hardware at this time.
3.
Repeat the appropriate
Step 2
for driver/left side Mounting Bracket installation.
4.
Position the splash guard back up to the vehicle and temporarily attach with the factory
hardware. Trace the location of the Mounting Brackets onto the back of the splash guard,
(Figure 5)
. Remove the splash guard and move it to a clean stable work surface. Carefully cut
openings in the splash guard to clear the Bull Bar.
NOTE:
To maintain the integrity of the
plastic Splash Guard, remove only material necessary to clear the Bull Bar and Brackets.
Make small cuts and check the fit often before final installation.
5.
Reinstall the splash guard with factory hardware.
6.
With assistance, position the Bull Bar up to the Mounting Brackets. Use the included (4) 8mm x
35mm Hex Bolts, (4) 8mm Lock Washers and (4) 8mm Flat Washers to attach the Bull Bar to
the Mounting Brackets,
(Figures 6 & 7)
. Do not tighten hardware at this time.
7.
Align the Bull Bar properly and fully tighten all hardware.
8.
Do periodic inspections to the installation to make sure is secure and tight.
To protect your investment
, wax this product after installing. Regular waxing is recommended to
add a protective layer over the finish. Do not use any type of polish or wax that may contain abrasives
that could damage the finish.
For stainless steel
: Aluminum polish may be used to polish small scratches and scuffs on the finish.
Mild soap may be used also to clean the Bull Bar.
For gloss black finishes
: Mild soap may be used to clean the Bull Bar.
