How to Install Rough Country Hybrid Stubby Bumper on your 07-18 Jeep Wrangler JK; 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL

Please read instructions before beginning installation. Check the kit hardware against the parts list and product layout. Be sure you have all needed parts and know where they go. Also please review tools needed list and make sure you have needed tools.

If questions exist we will be happy to answer any questions concerning the function and correct use of this product.

The installer must verify that the mounting kit does not interfere with the factory air bag sensors, which must not be relocated or modified in any way. The vehicles air bag system may not operate properly if the winch mounting kit is not mounted in compliance with the vehicle manufacturers recommendations.

1. Place vehicle on a flat surface and set emergency brake.

2. Using a small phillips screwdriver, remove the 2 plastic screws on top of the front bumper cover. See Photo 1.

3. Remove the 4 plastic screws holding the skid plate to the front bumper, using a small Phillips screw driver. See Photo 2.

4. Using a 18mm socket, remove the 4 bolts holding the bumper to the frame horn on the driver and passenger side. See Photo 3.

5. Find the plug for the fog lights if equipped and unplug. See Photo 4.

6. Remove Bumper.

7. Remove the stock tow hook brackets if equipped.

8. Installation of the roller fairlead / hawse lead and winch on the winch plate is performed next in order to ease installation.

9. Install the roller fairlead / hawse lead with the appropriate hardware that was included with the winch and tighten. See Photo 5.

10. Install the cable through the fairlead and install hook.

11. Install the winch on the winch plate with the hardware that was included with the winch and tighten. Bottom of winch plate pictured. See Photo 6.

12. Place the winch plate assembly in between the frame rails of the Jeep and align holes in the frame. In this step it does help to have someone hold the winch plate steady to allow the bolts to be inserted. Helpful Hint: Two bolts-one on each side can be inserted in the front of the plate to temporarily hold the plate in position on the frame.

13. Install the supplied 1/2” x 1 1/2” bolt through the winch plate and through the frame as shown and secure with the supplied flag nut. Tighten using a 3/4” wrench. See Photo 7 & 8.

14. If installing the optional d-ring mount at this time, place the mount on the plate and install the supplied button head bolts and lock nuts on the front of the bumper and tighten using a 8mm allen wrench & 3/4” wrench. See Photo 9.

15. Install d-rings if mounts installed.

16. Route winch power / ground cables away from moving or sharp edges and install to battery.

17. Photo 10 shows winch installed.

18. If the 1062 kit was purchased’ Remove the fog lights from the factory bumper and install in the Light Mount caps with the supplied 10x24 nuts in the 1062 kit. Tighten hardware.

19. Reroute the wiring hardness and reinstall on the fog lights. NOTE: It may be necessary to extend the wiring if the wiring hardness is too short to reinstall on the fog lights. In that case longer wires may be added in to extend the harness. Be sure to weather proof the connection when complete.

OPTIONAL D-RING MOUNT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS #1046 ( See Above)

1. Install with the supplied hardware included with the winch plate as instructed above. See Photo 11 for a completed view.

1. Failure to securely tighten all bolts on the winch plate, winch, and fairlead can result in product failure, which may result in vehicle damage or operator injury. Check that all bolts are securely tightened prior to use.

2. Inspect all nuts and bolts on the winch, winch mount, and related hardware prior to each use. Tighten all nuts that appear to be loose. Stripped, fractured, or bent bolts or nuts should be replaced.

3. Periodically check bolt for tightness.