Poison Spyder JK ROCKBRAWLER REAR BUMPER User Manual

Installation instruc tio ns, Jk rockbrawler rear bumper installation

INSTALLATION INSTRUC

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JK ROCKBRAWLER REAR BUMPER INSTALLATION

The Poison Spyder Customs RockBrawler

Rear Bumper is easy to install with the right

tools and good mechanical abilities. If you are

not confident in your mechanical skills, please

seek the help of a professional to perform the

installation. Please read through these entire

instructions before proceeding with installation.

PARTS LIST

(1) RockBrawler Rear Bumper
(1) 1-3/4” Black Plastic Plug
(2) 3/8-16 x 1 Gr8 Hex Head Cap Screw
(2) 3/8-16 Clip Nut
(2) 3/8 Flat Washer
(2) 1/2-13 X 4-1/4 Gr8 Hex Head Cap Screw
(2) 1/2-13 Gr8 Nylon Insert Lock Nut
(2) 1/2 Gr8 Flat Washer

TOOLS NEEDED

• Primer, paint, cleaners and masking

materials (if painting)

• Mechanic’s tool set with a full assortment

of SAE and metric end wrenches, sockets,

ratchets, hex keys, etc.

• Drill Motor with 1/4” & 1/2” drill bits
• Measuring tape or ruler
• Felt-tip fine point marker, scribe or punch

BEFORE YOU BEGIN
The Poison Spyder Customs RockBrawler Rear

Bumper comes as unpainted, bare steel. You will

want to either powder coat or paint the bumper

prior to final installation. If painting yourself,

careful preparation will make a big difference

in the quality and longevity of your paint job,

even using “rattle can” aerosol paints. Begin

by thoroughly cleaning the bumper with solvent

or de-greaser, then make sure all residue is

removed. Even if you use cheap paint, try to

use a good quality primer. “Etching” primers are

best to use on bare, unpainted metal. Allow it to

properly dry before painting, and between paint

coats.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Park the Jeep on a flat, level surface and

set the parking brake.

2. Remove existing rear bumper and

disconnect the rear sway bar where it bolts

to the outside of the frame rails. Keep the

OE hardware that attached the bumper to

the frame rails, as some of it will be re-used.

3. With the help of a friend, pre-install the

RockBrawler™ rear bumper on to the Jeep.

The bolt flange of the RockBrawler™ bumper

will mount between the outside of the frame

rail and the sway bar bracket. Note that

there are three bolt holes in the bolt flange

on each side of the bumper. Two of these

bolt holes will align with the stock bolt holes

in the frame rail, where the sway bar bracket

attaches. Use the OE hardware to secure

the bumper in place using these two bolt

locations on either side. On the driver side

with the Floating Mount Plate, tighten the

hardware attaching the plate to the bumper,

after ensuring that the bumper is properly

centered and aligned.

4. Use a felt-tip pen or 3/8 center punch to

mark the location of the third bolt hole on the

frame rail, for each side.

5. Look underneath the bumper, note that

there are 4 bolt holes along the bottom

surface of the bumper. The driver’s side,

outside hole will need to be marked to drill a

corresponding hole in the crossmember that

sits just behind it. Use a center-punch or

fine-tip felt marker to mark the hole location.

You may notice that the outside passenger

side already has a through-hole through the

crossmember. Disregard the two center

holes.