Poison Spyder LJ TRAILGATE - Manual (Page 3)

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9. Next, the lower portion of the TrailGate™,
also known as the Tramp Stamp™, is
installed. Begin by holding the Tramp
Stamp™ up against the Jeep’s body tub,
on the horizontal surface below the tailgate
opening. Visually align it so that it is centered
between the edges of the tailgate opening,
with the top edge of the Tramp Stamp™ flush
with the bottom of the tailgate opening.
FIGURE 4
10. Use a center-punch or fine-tip felt marker
to mark the two outer-most hole locations at
either end of the Tramp Stamp™, then set
the Tramp Stamp™ aside.
11. Use the procedure outlined in the Nut-
sert Install Tool Instructions to install 1/4-20
nut-serts in the four locations marked in the
previous step. Be very careful when drilling
these first four holes, to make sure the bit
doesn’t “walk” from your mark. Use a 25/64”
bit for the final hole size before installing the
nut-serts. When installing these first four
nut-serts, it is very important to try to keep
the nut-sert from leaning away from the hole
center as you crush the nut-sert into place.
FIGURE 5
12. Temporarily install the Tramp Stamp using
the supplied SS button head cap screws in
the four nut-sert locations that were installed
in the previous step. Make sure the Tramp
Stamp™ still installs correctly aligned. If one
or more of the nut-serts has “walked” off-
center during installation, you may need to
oblong the hole(s) slightly with a small rat-tail
file. Coat the threads of the screws with anti-
sieze compound before threading them in.
13. Use a 1/4” drill bit to drill the remaining
mounting holes, using the Tramp Stamp™
as a drill guide. Be sure to also drill the
two hinge holes at either side. Remove the
Tramp Stamp™.
14. In all but the hinge hole locations, drill the
new 1/4” holes out to 25/64”, then proceed
with installing the 1/4-20 nut-serts into these
holes.
15. At the 4 hinge hole locations, drill these
holes out to 1/2”. This will provide clearance
for the nuts that holds the hinge to the Tramp
Stamp™.
16. Apply some touch-up paint to the bare
metal around the edges of each of the holes
just drilled, to provide future protection
against rust.
17. Install the two hinges into the corresponding
holes along the top edge of the Tramp
Stamp™, using the supplied SS button head
cap screws and lock nuts.
18. Re-Install the Tramp Stamp™, using all
of the provided hardware. If one or more of
the nut-serts has “walked” off-center during
installation, you may need to oblong the
hole(s) slightly with a small rat-tail file.
19. Bolt the TrailGate™ to the hinges using
the provided hardware. Take care to ensure
that the TrailGate™ is properly aligned
within the tailgate opening while tightening
the hardware. There is a small amount of
adjustment that may be made in the hinge
bolts, if needed. If further adjustment is
needed for proper alignment, oblong the
holes slightly with a small rat-taile file.