Rock-Slide Engineering RIGID SERIES REAR BUMPER - Manual (Page 4)

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION RSEI 101
TIRE SWING INSTALLATION
1. Install 2 bearing races into the tire swing mount.
a. The thick side of races MUST face inward
b. Installed correctly the top race has a taper that faces towards the ground,
the bottom race taper points skyward (Diagram below illustrates)
2. With races installed correctly, pack the bottom bearing with grease and install it
into the bottom of the tire carrier with the taper side up.
3. Install the seal by tapping it into the bottom of the tire carrier.
4. Slide the tire carrier, seal and bottom bearing over the bumper spindle.
5. Pack the upper bearing with grease and install it taper side down by sliding it over
the treads on the bumper spindle.
6. Install 1 1’’ washer and 1 1’’ nut to secure tire carrier assembly.
a. Tighten the nut so there is no play in the assembly but loose enough that the
tire carrier still operates in a smooth fashion
7. Place the O-ring inside the aluminum cap and install it over tire carrier assembly.
8. Attach the tailgate plate onto the tailgate using the 4 stock bolts (pictured below).
a. Some minor trimming to accommodate the vent may be necessary
b. You can reinstall the 4 remaining stock bolts into their original positions if
desired but its not required