American Expedition Vehicles JK Rear Bumper/Tire Carrier - Manual (Page 11)

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F. INSTALL AND ADJUST THE TURNBUCKLE LINKAGE
1. Set the Turnbuckle Linkage so that the ends are threaded on equally and about 6.5”-7” from center
to center
2. Install the Linkage to the Tire Carrier using the ½ x 2.5” bolt. This bolt MUST pass from the bottom
upward with the nut on top. Use washers under the bolt head and nut. Use an even number of wash-
ers on both sides of the linkage. Tighten this bolt to achieve a rattle free connection.
3. Install the Linkage to the Tailgate Bracket using ½ x 1.75” bolt. Use washers under the bolt head and
the nut. Tighten this bolt to achieve a rattle free connection.
4. Close the tailgate
5. Adjust the Turnbuckle Linkage so that the horizontal tube of the tire carrier is fully seated into the
Saddle Block. Once it’s fully seated, tighten the linkage an additional 1.5 FULL TURNS for a default
adjustment. You should now be able to feel tension on the tailgate about 1.5” from its fully closed
position.