American Expedition Vehicles JK Rear Bumper/Tire Carrier User Manual

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H. DRILL THE FRAME TO LOCK THE PLACEMENT OF THE SPINDLE HOUSING

1. ONLY PROCEED once you’re satisfied with the SHIM placement and the TIRE CARRIER operation

throughout its full range of motion.

2. Temporarily disconnect the TURNBUCKLE LINKAGE.

3. With the Tailgate closed and the Tire Carrier in its FULL OPEN position, drill the upper and lower

3/8” holes using the Spindle Housing as a drill guide.

4. Apply touch-up paint to the 3/8” holes in the frame rail. Use MOPAR Part #82300508 or its

equivalent.

5. Temporarily remove the Tire Carrier and Spindle Housing from the Jeep Frame.

6. Insert the HANDLE NUT into the frame as shown below and align it with the 3/8” holes.

Tire Carrier in Full Open Position

Handle Nut Placed Inside of Frame

7. If you are installing the AEV Rear Bumper proceed to step I (next page).

8. If you are installing the AEV Tire Carrier with the factory bumper re-install the Spindle Housing

to the frame. Loosely install the 5/16” x 1 socket head allen bolts in the top and bottom of the

Spindle Housing through the frame into the handle nut. Replace the SHIM pack and adjust if nec-

essary. Install and tighten the ½” bolts using the backing plate on the inside of the frame, then

tighten the allen bolts. Proceed to step K (page 15).