Rugged Ridge Hood Lift Kit, 72-06 Jeep CJ & Wrangler - Manual

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72-06 CJ, YJ, TJ, LJ HOOD LIFT
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Contents:
1. Hood Lift Strut (2)
2. Lower Rod (2)
3. Upper Sleeve (2)
4. L Bracket (2)
5. Lower Ball Stud Mount (2)
6. U-Bolt Clamp (2)
7. 5/16” Ball Stud (4)
8. 5/16” Nylock Nut (4)
9. 1/4”-20 Hex Bolt (2)
10. 1/4”-20 Nylock Nut (2)
11. 1/4” Flat Washer (4)
12. #14 Sheet Metal Screw (12)
13. #14 Lock Washer (12)
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1. Install L brackets to underside of hood. See directions below for your specific vehicle.
NOTICE: WHENEVER DRILLING IS REQUIRED, ONLY DRILL INTO SHEET METAL BRACING ON UNDERSIDE OF
HOOD. BEFORE DRILLING, WRAP MASKING TAPE AROUND DRILL BIT 1.8” FROM THE TIP. DO NOT DRILL DEEPER
THAN THE TAPE TO AVOID DIMPLING OR DAMAGING YOUR HOOD.
TJ/LJ
Remove factory prop rod bracket on passenger side under hood and
install an L bracket in its place reusing the factory hardware as shown.
Measure the location of the installed L bracket and use the dimensions
to mark and drill for the driver side L bracket. Use a 5/64” bit. Do not
overtighten sheet metal screws.
USE THESE TWO HOLES
FOR MOUNTING L BRACKET
YJ
Drill both holes on the passenger side under the hood. Measure approx
6” from the edge of the hood and mark holes on front hood cross bracing
using the L bracket as a guide. Drill holes to 5/64”. Measure the location
of the installed L bracket and use the dimensions to mark and drill for the
driver side L bracket. Do not overtighten sheet metal screws.
MOUNT L BRACKET APPROX
6” FROM EDGE OF HOOD
ON FRONT HOOD BRACE
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