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3651 N Highway 89 • Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(928) 636-7080 • www.p-a-g.net
JEEP CHEROKEE 2 & 4 DOOR
ROCK SLIDER REAR BUMPER
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1984-2001 KIT# 83209
WARNING
Before you install this kit, read and understand all
instructions, warnings, cautions, and notes in this
instruction sheet and in the vehicle owner’s manual.
CAUTION
Proper installation of this kit requires knowledge of the
factory recommended procedures for removal and
installation of original equipment components. We recommend that the factory shop manual and any special
tools needed to service your vehicle be on hand during
the installation. Installation of this kit without proper
knowledge of the factory recommended procedures
may affect the performance of these components and
the safety of the vehicle. We strongly recommend that
a certified mechanic familiar with the installation of similar components install this kit.
WARNING
Many states and municipalities have laws restricting
bumper heights and vehicle lifts. Consult state and
local laws to determine if the changes you intend to
make to the vehicle comply with the law.
WARNING
Always wear eye protection when operating power
tools.
WARNING
Before you install this kit, block the vehicle tires to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
NOTE
Performance Automotive Group recommends using
the Loctite® supplied in the kit on the threads of all kit
nuts and bolts unless specified otherwise in these
instructions.
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Before Starting Installation
Rear Bumper
NOTE
Kit parts are prefaced by the word kit and appear in
bold print.
1. Carefully read all warnings and instructions com-
pletely before beginning.
2. Verify all parts have been received in this kit by
checking the parts list at the end of this document.
NOTE
If parts are missing from kit, please be prepared to provide the following information:
1. Name of purchase location
2. Bar Code on side of box
3. Date above bar code
4. Date inside box cover
5. Inspector # from inside box cover
3. Only install this kit on the vehicle for which it is
specified. If anytime during the installation you
encounter something different from what is outlined
in the instructions, call technical support at (928)
636-7080.
4. Park vehicle on a clean, dry, flat, level surface and
block tires so vehicle cannot roll in either direction.
Engine Compartment
1. Remove Factory Bumper
a. 97-Up: Remove two bolts from corner section
on bottom side of bumper. Then gently push up
and remove corner section.
b. Af ter corner section is removed you may remove
existing bracket by drilling out the rivets(1/4” drill
bit) and remove bracket from rear quarter panel.
Corner
section
Bolts
c. 84-01: Remove eight bolts from center section
bumper brackets (right & left) at frame and
remove bumper.
Rear bumper
Remove eight bolts at
Frame
1. Disconnect both battery cables. Disconnect negative cable first, then positive cable.
Positive Cable Negative Cable
Rear mounts after bumper is removed
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Prepare to Install Kit
Rear Bumper Assembly
Rear Bumper Install
1. Install Rear Bumper Bracket and Anchore Strap.
a. Install eight factory bolts in to supplied right and
left brackets (Note: Notched ends will face
towards inside of vehicle).
Rear bumper brackets
b. Inst all Nut Plate(Two nuts weld on a plate) into
frame rail through access hole in frame. Using
supplied hardware(Four 1/2” bolts, washers and
two flange nuts) to install Anchore Strap on
drivers side frame mount & bracket. Align and
tighten all bolts(Note: Each vehicle may very
due to added accessories. 91’ & older models
will requier you to mark & drill 1/2” holes to
tie in the anchore straps to the frame).
Repeat to passanger side.
1. Assemble rear bumper.
a. Install kit corner (driver) to kit bumper (center)
with three bolts (1/2”), three washers(1/2”), and
three flange nuts (1/2”). Center the corner, and
tighten bolts..
Kit Bumper
(driver)
Kit Bumper
(center)
Kit Bolts (1/2” x 1”),
Kit Washers (1/2”),
Kit Nuts (1/2” flange)
Repeat to passenger side.
Drivers side mount
Anchore Strap mounted
to bumper bracket.
Install nut plate through
Anchore Strap mounts to
factory frame rail mount.
2. Install kit bumper on vehicle.
a. Place rear bumper up to mounts, align mounting
holes. Use six (7/16”,bolt, washer, & flange nut)
mounting hardware secure bumper to mounting
brackets.
Rear bumper
Install (7/16”) mounting
hardware
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3. Align and Center bumper assembly(Be sure that
rear hatch clears bumper), tighten all six mounting
bolts.
Engine Compartment
1. Connect both battery cables. Connect positive cable
first, then negative cable.
Positive Cable Negative Cable
Miscellaneous
1. Check all fasteners to ensure they are tight..
WARNING
Retorque all fasteners after 500 miles and after off road
use. All body lift components should be visually
inspected and fasteners retorqued during routine vehicle servicing.
NOTE
All warranty information, instruction sheets, and other
documents regarding the installation of this product
must be retained by the vehicle owner
contained in the instructions and on the warranty card
will be required for any warranty claims. The vehicle
owner needs to understand the modifications made to
the vehicle and how they affect vehicle handling and
performance. Failure to provide the customer with this
information can result in damage to the vehicle and
severe personal injury.
WARNING
. Information
OR-Fab strongly recommends NOT using
the Rock Slider Bumper for any pulling,
anchoring or towing due to the Jeep
Cherokee unit body structure. Although it is
anchored, overloading may cause personnel
injury as well as damage to the vehicle.
PLEASE USE RESPONSIBLY!
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Kit Parts List
Qty. Description
1 Bumper, Main Center - Rear
1 Bumper, Corner Left - Rear
1 Bumper, Corner Right - Rear
1 Mount, Left - Rear
1 Mount, Right - Rear
2 Anchore Strap, Rear
2 Cap, Domed End - Urethaner
2 D-Ring
1
6 Bolt, 7/16” x 1 1/4”
14 Bolt, 1/2” x 1 1/4”
2 Bracket, Nut Plate
6 Nut, Flange 7/16”
10 Nut, Flange 1/2”
6 Washer, 7/16” Hardened
14 Washer, 1/2” Hardened
83209BAG (Hardware bag kit)
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