RIGID SERIES REAR BUMPER RB-F-100-JK, RB-F-101-JK, RB-F-102-JK, RB-F-103-JK RB-F-100-JKA, RB-F-101-JKA, RB-F-102-JKA, RB-F-103-JKA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION RSEI 101
PARTS LIST QTY 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 DESCRIPTION Rear Bumper Tire Carrier Tire Mount Bracket Tailgate Plate Mount Adjust Bracket Seal (5121) Left Hand Heim Joint Right Hand Heim Joint Left Hand Jam Nut Right Hand Jam Nut Turn Buckle 1/2'' x 2.5'' Bolt 5/8'' x 3.5'' Bolt 5/8'' Nut 1'' Nut QTY 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 4 10 12 DESCRIPTION 1'' Washer Aluminum Cap O-Ring (140) 1.
RIGID SERIES REAR BUMPER INSTALLATION 1. Remove stock bumper and set aside all of the hardware. a. The frame side (4) and tire carrier (8) bolts will be REUSED b. The stock receiver hitch must be removed as well Arrows indicate frame side bolts (2 per side) and tire carrier (4 per side) 2. (ALUMINUM ONLY) Place the hitch bracket inside the R-SE bumper and bolt it to the Jeep’s cross member using 4 7/16’’x4’’ bolts, 8 7/16’’ flange washers, and 4 7/16’’ nuts (below). a.
TIRE SWING INSTALLATION 1. Install 2 bearing races into the tire swing mount. a. The thick side of races MUST face inward b. Installed correctly the top race has a taper that faces towards the ground, the bottom race taper points skyward (Diagram below illustrates) 2. With races installed correctly, pack the bottom bearing with grease and install it into the bottom of the tire carrier with the taper side up. 3. Install the seal by tapping it into the bottom of the tire carrier. 4.
9. Attach Heim Joint on the tailgate side. a. Using the picture below as a guide. Use a ½” bolt that 3” long for this. b. Tighten nut so it’s snug but not tight. The joint needs to have play c. You can put the aluminum spacers in any given configuration as to give you the spacing that you need for things to clear. 10. Attach the Heim Joint on the swinger side. a. Using the picture below as a guide, Use a ½” bolt that 3 ½” long for this. b. Tighten nut so it’s snug but not tight.
13. Pound the 3 lug studs into the tire mount. a. Determine the best location for your tire size and lug nut pattern i. *Tire carrier is designed to accommodate up to a 39’’ tire 14. Attach the tire mount to the swing arm using 1/2” x 3 1/2” bolts, 1/2” washer, 1/2” nuts 15. Tighten the ½” set screw on the tire carrier against the inner sleeve. This will eliminate any movement or rattling that may occur during driving. MAKE SURE TO PUT THE BOLTS IN WITH THE HEAD OF THE BOLT TOWARDS THE JEEP.
a. ***Do not over tighten as this could cause the tire carrier swing arm to bend the tailgate*** b. When the tailgate is closed, the spare tire should have no loose movement. If it moves when you try to rattle it, tighten the turnbuckle more **Take extra care that the tailgate opens and closes freely** 18. Perform a final check of all components to ensure proper fitment and torque. Thank you for choosing Rock-Slide Engineering products. We value your business and welcome your feedback/suggestions.
