Rugged Ridge Factory Replacement Soft Top Hardware, 87-95 Jeep Wrangler (YJ) - Manual (Page 4)

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Tailgate Brackets Installation
9. Locate Passenger Tailgate Bracket, (2) - #10-24 x 1/2” Phillips Machine Screws, (2) - #10 star lock washers,
(2) - #10 Flat Washers and (2) - #10-24 Nylock Nuts. In some cases the holes on the Tailgate Bracket will line
up with existing holes. In this case, use the existing holes as pilots to drill 3/16” holes on the vehicle. NOTE:
Carefully check under the drilling area to be sure you do not drill into any concealed wiring.
NOTE: If you are replacing a hardtop, use the Tailgate Bracket as a template to drill 3/16” holes.
Position Tailgate Bracket and secure it by using the hardware listed in this step (Figure 9 & 10). Repeat this
step for opposite side.
Figure 9 Figure 10
Bow Assembly Installation
10. Lay Bow Assembly on a flat clean surface and identify the Front and Rear Bow.
NOTE: The Front Bow will include foam padding where as the rear will not.
11. Assemble the two halves of the Bow Assembly using the included Connection Tubes with push buttons
(Figure 11). NOTE: It may be helpful to use a screw flat screwdriver to push down the buttons while sliding
Bow halves together. Also, it may be helpful for two persons to slide both sides of the Bow Assembly forward
simultaneously.
Figure 11
Bow Assembly
Connection
Tubes
Tailgate
Bracket
Mounting
Location