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B. install the saddle block – American Expedition Vehicles JK Rear Bumper/Tire Carrier User Manual

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B. INSTALL THE SADDLE BLOCK

1. Install the plastic Saddle Block using the

3/8”x1” bolts with 3/8” washers under the

head of each bolt. Install the bolt into the

countersink on the Saddle block. Use the 3/8”

Flange nuts on the inside surface of the AEV

Tire Carrier Bracket.

2. Adjust the Saddle Block to its MIDDLE adjust-

ment.

3. Using hand tools only torque the bolts down to

20 ft/lbs (27.1 N-m) max.

4. 2010+ MODELS ONLY: The exhauster on

2010s is wider than earlier models and must

have the top left corner trimmed in order to fit

the AEV Bracket.