How Does Westin MAX Bull Bar w/Winch Mounting Tray 46-43635-23635 Install on 2018 Jeep JK Wrangler
Question:
Is this a bolt on product or do you have to make modifications to the bumper? I would be installing it on a 2018 Jeep Wrangler JK Sport. Can you provide installation instructions or a installation video for that particular model vehicle so I can view them before I make the purchase?
asked by: Patrick C
Expert Reply:
The instructions for the MAX winch tray part of # 46-43635-23635 are as follows (there is no drilling):
1. Remove all contents from box, verify all parts listed are present and free from damage. Carefully read and understand all instructions before attempting installation.
2. Starting at the front of the vehicle locate all fasteners attaching the front bumper to the frame. Remove the bumper and set aside.
3. With the bumper removed, remove the metal frame from inside the bumper, there are 4 factory bolts fastening the frame to the plastic shell. Once the metal frame is removed, remove the factory tow hooks which are wedged between the metal frame and plastic bumper shell. NOTE: the factory tow hooks will not be reused. Trim the bumper shell to clear the mounting brackets. Measure 2-1/2”
from the rear bumper edge down and 3/4” in from the tow hook hole trim the slot 5/8” wide.
4. Take the front mounting brackets and install them in the factory tow hooks place. NOTE: On 2wd models, the plastic bumper shell will not have the tow hook hole but an indent in the plastic shell cut these indents out to allow the front mounting bracket to be installed. Reassemble the metal frame to the plastic bumper shell and set aside.
5. Locate the M12 threaded T plates and insert them into the outside frame pocket.
6. Locate the frame mounting brackets and attach them to the previously installed nut plates. To mount the bracket to the top nuts use (2) M12 x 30mm hex head bolts, (2) M12 x 37mm flat washers, and (2) M12 lock washers, to mount to the bottom nuts use, (2) M12 x 40mm hex head
bolts, (2) M12 x 37mm flat washers, and (2) M12 lock washers. Do not fully tighten at this time.
7. Take the bumper assembly and attach it back onto the vehicle. The two outside studs will go through the frame and the frame mounting brackets. Attach the bumper assembly using, (8) M12 x 24mm flat washers, (8) M12 lock washers, and (8) M12 hex nuts. Do not fully tighten at this time.
8. Once the bumper is installed , locate the winch tray and place it on top of the frame between the bumper and grille, align the winch tray with the frame mounting brackets and the front mounting brackets, attach the winch tray to the frame and front mounting brackets using (6) M12 hex head bolts (black zinc), (6) M12 lock washers (black zinc), and (6) M12 flat washers (black zinc). Do not fully tighten at this time.
9. Align and adjust winch tray as needed then fully tighten all hardware at this time. Torque all M12 fasteners to 50-55 ft lbs.
The bar part of # 46-43635-23635 just bolts to the winch tray.
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Westin MAX Bull Bar with Winch Mounting Tray - Black Powder Coated Steel
- Grille Guards
- Bull Bar
- Steel
- 3 Inch Tubing
- With Winch Tray
- Black
- Westin
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