TJ REAR BUMPER RB-F-100-TJ, RB-F-101-TJ INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION RSEI 105
PARTS LIST QTY 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 DESCRIPTION Rear Bumper Tire Carrier Tire Mount Bracket Tailgate Plate Nutserts Seal (5121) Left Hand Heim Joint Right Hand Heim Joint Left Hand Jam Nut Right Hand Jam Nut Turn Buckle 1” Nut 5/8'' x 3.5'' Bolt 5/8'' Nut QTY 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 1 3 6 4 10 7 DESCRIPTION 1'' Washer Aluminum Cap O-Ring (140) 1.25'' Rubber Bumper 5/16” Washers 5/16'' x 1.5” bolts Bearing (Set 5) 1/2'' x 3.5'' Bolt 1/2'' x2.5” Bolt Lug Studs 7/16'' x 1.
*If any parts listed are missing or damaged please call Rock-Slide Engineering @ 435-752-4580 prior to installation TJ REAR BUMPER INSTALLATION 1. Remove stock bumper and spare tire carrier. Set aside all of the hardware. a. The tire carrier (8) bolts will be REUSED 2. Position the R-SE bumper into its desired location on the frame cross member. Line up the bumper holes to the factory mounting holes on each side of the cross member. (see arrows above for factory mounting holes) Bumper center holes a.
c. Install the 2 nutserts in the holes that were just drilled into the frame cross member d. We suggest using a crimping tool to optimize the integrity of the nutserts to support the slider e. If no crimping tool is available, follow these instructions i. Install by using a 5/16’’x1.125’’ minimum length bolt with a 3/8’’ nut ii. Put a small amount of grease on the bolt to reduce friction iii. Hold the nut steady with an end wrench so the flange of the insert is flush against the cross member iv.
d. Tighten all 8 bolts to firmly attach bumper to Jeep 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.
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.
12. Attach the rubber stopper to the back of the tire carrier swing at the hole below the top bolt (as seen below) 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.
d. You should feel some pressure on the door just before it closes e. ***Do not over tighten as this could cause the tire carrier swing arm to bend the tailgate*** f. 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 g. **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.