Owners manual

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POISON SPYDER CUSTOMS INST-14-08-050_A • Rocker Knockers™ & Ricochet Rockers™ 2
Whilenotrequired,itishelpfultoloosenthelower
threeboltsthatholdtheOEMaresinplaceatthe
lowerend.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Loosen all of the bodymountsonthedriverside
oftheJeep.
2. Raise the driver side ofthebodywithaoorjack
and extension. Be sureto position thejack pad
atornearabodysupporttoavoiddamagetothe
bodytub.
3. Remove the body mount bushings that are in
RockerKnockermountingslotlocations.
4. Measuring from the top, cut 3/16” off the top
ofthe bodybushing toallowforRocker Knocker
clearance.
5. Re-install the body bushings (and body lift
spacers,ifused),andallhardware.
6. Slide Rocker Knocker into position, with the
bodymountboltspassingthroughtheslotsinthe
RockerKnocker.TheRockerKnockershouldbe
abovethebody mount bushing, as shown in the
photo.
Make sure the Rocker Knocker is pressed rmly
againstthesideoftheJeep,thengentlylowerthe
driversidebodybackdownontothebodymounts.
7. Check all mounting positions for proper
placement. Step back and observe the front-to-
back position of the Rocker Knocker, and make
any necessary adjustments. With the Rocker
Knockercorrectlypositioned,clampitrmlytothe
Jeep’s body with C-clamps, vise-grip clamps or
similar(atleastoneclampateachend).
8. Use ane-tipfeltmarkertomarkall ofthe3/8”
mountingholesalong the top side of the Rocker
Knocker.
9. Remove the clamps, use thejacktocarefullylift
thedriversideofthebodyonceagain,removethe
RockerKnockerandsetitaside.
10. Use an auto-punch or center-punchandhammer
tocenter-punchthedrillmarksforeachofthehole
locationsmarkedinstep9.
11. Check behind the Jeep’s rocker panels for
wiring,fuellinesoranyotherobstructionswhere
theholesaretobedrilled.Temporarilyholdaway
orremoveanysuchobstructions.
12. Drill each of the marked hole locations with a
sharp3/8”drillbit.De-burrtheedgesoftheholes
withale,sanderorburrknife.
13. On CJ’s and 2003+ TJ/LJ, an access hole will
need to be drilled from the inside of the tub to
access the area where the rear-most nut will be
installed.Usea1”holesaw.Afterinstallationis
complete,thisholecanbepluggedwitharubber
CJbodyplug.
14. Use touch-up paint or clearcoattocoatthebare
metaledgesofthedrilledholes.
15. Re-position the Rocker Knocker into place.
Reinstallthebodymountpiecesintheorderfrom
whichtheywereremoved.Lightlytightenthebody
mountbolts.
16. Install a stainless steel at head cap screw at
each of the countersunk holes in the Rocker
Knocker. Secure with a at washer and nylon
insertlocknutonthebacksideoftheJeepbody
tub. Tighten all hardware to specs. Re-install
ares(ifapplicable)
17. Repeat process for passenger side.