Mountain Off Road 7686-2 - Manual (Page 3)

STEP 1: Remove the plastic front frame cover.
STEP 2: If your Jeep® is equipped with a winch, remove it’s mount plates from the side. Re-
move the side plates from the frame.
STEP 3: Remove the front bumper. Loosen but do not remove the two top bolts in the front
frame crossmember that attach the steering box mounts to the crossmember. See figure 1 & 2.
STEP 4: Raise and support the Jeep® with jack stands under each side of the frame behind
the front springs. With the front suspension un-loaded (wheels off the ground about 3”) remove
the tires/wheels. Remove the front shocks. Remove the front drive shaft. Place two more jack
stands under the axle housing outside the springs. Remove the front leaf springs. Remove the
stock front shackle brackets from under the frame just behind the front bumper. See figure 3.
STEP 5: Remove the rear spring brackets from the frame. The best way is to heat the rivet head
with a torch and use a air hammer and chisel bit to knock the head off. If a torch is not available,
a grinder can be used. Grind the one weld on the outside of the frame and use a hammer to
knock the bracket off the frame. Clean-up the excess slag with a grinder (Underneath and on
the side of the frame). Be careful, do not scar the frame rail. See figure 4a & b.
STEP 6: At the front of the frame, insert item “P” into the hole In the boxed frame. See figure 5.
This keeps the frame rails from collapsing when tightening the bolts. Bolt item “A” on the drivers
side frame using items "I", “R" & "Q". Thread the bolts into the same holes that the stock
shackle bracket was removed from. Do not tighten at this time. Bolt item “B" to the passenger
side frame rail using items "J”, "R" & “Q”. Do not tighten at this time. See figure 6.
STEP 7: If your Jeep is equipped with a winch, take it's side mount plates and insert them be-
tween the frame and the new spring brackets (items A&B). Insert items “C” between the winch
side plate and brackets (items A&B). If a winch is not being installed, use two of item “C” spac-
ers on each side between the brackets and frame. See figure 7. Install item “M” through the rear
holes. Install item “K” in the front holes. Install items “L” on items “M” & “K”. Do not tighten at this
time. Tighten Items "I" & “J” installed in step 6 to 50 lbs. ft. torque. Tighten the two top bolts you
loosened in step 3 to 50 lbs. ft. torque. Install the front bumper and tighten its hardware using
hand wrenches. Install the winch mount plate to the side plates and torque the nuts to 50 lbs. ft.
torque. Now, torque items “K” & “M” to 110 lbs. ft. torque. See figure 8.
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