Rugged Ridge 3-Inch Round Tube Side Steps, Black, 84-01 Jeep Cherokee (XJ) User Manual
Installation instructions
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
11590.81 Rugged Ridge Side Steps
1984-2000 Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer/Sport 2/4 door
Parts Kit Contents Tools Required
1 Step Bar Assembly, Drivers Side Ratchet
1 Step Bar Assembly, Passenger Side Torque Wrench
2 Front Mounting Brackets 9 / 16” Socket
1 Rear Mounting Bracket, Driver Side 3 / 4” Socket
1 Rear Mounting Bracket, Passenger Side 13 / 16” Socket
4 1 / 2” – 13 x 2” Hex Head Bolt 3 / 4” Combination Wrench
4 1 / 2” Flat Washer
5 / 16” Drill Bit
4 1 / 2” Lock Washer
Electric Drill
10 3 / 8” X 1” Self Tapping Hex Head Bolt
Step 1: Remove all parts from the box and check for any damage. Verify all parts are
there.
Step 2: Read and understand ALL of the instructions before installing.
Step 3: Install both front and rear mounting brackets onto the Step Bars using 4 of the
1 / 2”-13 x 2” hex head bolts, 4 1 / 2” lock washer, and 4 flat washers leaving them
loose. See Fig. 1
Step 4: Loosen the front rear spring bolt, enough to slide the slotted top edge of the rear
bracket can be slid underneath the head bolt. NOTE: DO NOT REMOVE THIS
BOLT. See Fig. 2
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