Rugged Ridge XHD Bracket Conversion Kit For JK 2012 - Manual (Page 5)

2009 - 2010 JK RUBICON ELECTRONIC SWAY-BAR DISCONNECT
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NOTICE: Production changes to the rubber isolator used to secure the electronic sway-bar
disconnect may cause interference with XHD bumper during installation.
Modification to the winch plate will be needed to allow bumper to fit correctly.
Jeep models requiring modification are some 2009 - 2010 JK Rubicons (2dr & 4dr)
and optional kits installed by MOPAR dealers during the 2009 and 2010 model year.
8/03/09
2. If correction is needed mark lower left corner of winch plate using cutout template provided
above. Template cut lines should be .75" inbound from outer edge and 1.50" up and forward
of the bend. After cutting marked area away test fit to frame and confirm bumper does not
make contact with isolator. Sand and smooth cut surface. Apply flat black paint to all exposed
metal and allow to dry before reinstalling bumper. XHD should be installed following
instructions supplied with bumper. .
Template : Cutout and
use as guide for winch
plate modification.
1. With plastic front bumper removed place XHD bumper onto frame and note location
of electronic sway-bars upper isolator. If isolator makes contact with XHD bumper
modified will be needed to allow larger isolator to clear lower section of winch
mounting plate.
PRODUCT UPDATE - XHD WINCH BUMPER
P/N: 11540.10