Rock-Slide Engineering RIGID SERIES REAR BUMPER - Manual (Page 6)

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION RSEI 101
13. Pound the 3 lug studs into the tire mount.
a. Determine the best location for your tire size and lug nut pattern
i. *Tire carrier is designed to accommodate up to a 39’’ tire
14. Attach the tire mount to the swing arm using 1/2” x 3 1/2” bolts, 1/2” washer, 1/2”
nuts
15. Tighten the ½” set screw on the tire carrier against the inner sleeve. This will
eliminate any movement or rattling that may occur during driving.
MAKE SURE TO PUT THE BOLTS IN WITH THE HEAD OF THE BOLT TOWARDS THE
JEEP. IF YOU INSTALL THESE INCORRECTLY THE BOLT WILL PUNCH A HOLE IN YOUR
TAILGATE WHEN YOU CLOSE IT OR GO OFF-ROAD.
16. Attach spare tire to the tire mount.
17. Rotate the turnbuckle to take up any movement of the tire carrier.
a. Adjust the turnbuckle to ensure the spare tire carrier does not have any
rattle
b. Make sure the arm rests snuggly against the rubber stopper when the
tailgate is closed
c. When closing the tailgate, the rubber stopper on the swing arm should start
to hit the tailgate when the tailgate is 2.25” from the body (see picture)
d. You should feel some pressure on the door just before it closes