Owners manual

POISON SPYDER CUSTOMS INST-17-13-010_C • JK Body Mounted Tire Carrier 3

9. Adjust the position of the drill template so that the

bottom edge is even with the point where the body tube

begins to curve inward. Align the right side of the template

approximately so that it is even with the point where the

small curve begins at the edge of the tailgate opening.

Use a ﬁne-tip felt marker to mark each of the hole locations

in the template.

10. Use an auto-punch or manual punch with a

small hammer to punch the hole locations. You’re just

creating a small indentation for the drill to start in without

wandering—don’t try to punch all the way through. And

try not to hit the sheet metal hard enough to dent it other

than the small indent needed to pilot the drill.

11. Drill each of the six hole locations to a ﬁnished hole

size of 25/64”, through both the outer and inner sheet

metal walls. It is recommended to start with a pilot hole of

around 3/16” before stepping up to the 25/64” ﬁnished

hole size. Be careful when drilling, as the sheet metal is

very thin and may want to catch on the drill ﬂutes. Note

that the body tub in this location is double-wall, so you will

be drilling through two layers of sheet metal.

12. Switch to a 5/8” drill bit and drill ONLY the outer

layer of sheet metal to 5/8”, for ONLY the two lower and

two center holes (as shown in the following photo—all

except the top two holes). Remember to drill ONLY the

outer layer of sheet metal with the 5/8” bit. Again, drill

carefully as the sheet metal is thin and may want to grab

the drill ﬂutes.

13. In the hardware pack, ﬁnd the (2) Alignment Cones

SS, (2) 1/4-20 X 1-1/4 Flat Head Cap Screw SS, (2)

1/4-20 Nylon Insert Lock Nut SS, and (2) 1/4 Gr8 Flat

Washer. Use the Flat Head Cap Screws, washers and

lock nuts to attach the Alignment Cones to the front side

of the Latch Plate as shown.

Insert the ﬂat head screw into the narrow end of the cone,

then through the small holes at the top and bottom of the

Latch Plate.