Rugged Ridge XHD Winch Mount Front Bumper, 76-06 Jeep CJ & Wrangler Models - Manual (Page 3)

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5. For 1987 - 2006 Wranglers, place sub-frame and winch assemble onto vehicle frame with spacers
in place (see step 2). Align holes and secure reusing original hardware removed in steps 1 and 2.
TJs will use the first, second, and fourth sub-frame mounting holes. YJs will use the first and third
sub-frame mounting holes. Snug bolts but DO NOT TIGHTEN at this time. Adjustment of sub-frame
from side to side will be needed later.
6. Install fairlead to bumper cover and fish winch cable though opening as shown. Place bumper cover
up and over winch being careful to not damage grille. Bumper cover should rest on top of sub-frame
without obstruction. Slide bumper cover left or right until front D-ring mounting holes are aligned with
sub-frame mounting holes. Install the (8) 12mm bolts, (8) 12mm washers and (2) D-Rings.
DO NOT TIGHTEN at this time. Align lower frame mounting holes with mounting holes located
on the bumper cover. Center bumper assembly on frame rails and tighten. With side plates off
tighten top bolts on TJs and YJs. All mounting bolts can be tightened at this time.
CJ models will need to center lower mounting bolts and then remove bumper cover. With cover off
and sub-frame now centered tighten the remainder of M12 bolts including side mounting bracket
bolts. Reinstall bumper cover, reinstall lower mounting bolt and tighten. reinstall D-rings with the (8)
M12 Bolts and Flat Washers and tighten securely.
When installing D-Rings, for all years, note that the holes that are further apart should be on top.
If installing Stinger (11540.13), or RRC Hoop (11540.48) D-Rings will not be used. See instructions
for those products at this point.