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Before Starting Installation
NOTE
Kit parts are prefaced by the word kit and appear in
bold print.
3651 N Highway 89 • Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(928) 636-7080 • www.p-a-g.net
JEEP CHEROKEE 2 & 4 DOOR
HD REAR BUMPER
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1984-2001 KIT# 83250
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
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
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.
1. Disconnect both battery cables. Disconnect negative
cable first, then positive cable.
Positive Cable Negative Cable
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Rear Bumper
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.
Prepare to Install Kit
Rear Bumper Install
1. Mark, Cut & Remove rear sheet metal sections
a. Using the two kit mounting brackets, place them
in the factory mounting position and mark the
outside lip of the sheet metal section that will
need to be removed so the two kit bumper
brackets will be allowed to sit flush against the
factory mounting surface.
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
NOTE: “Mark and Cut” a 40.5”x1” section out of rear lip
Rear kit Bumper Brackets
2. Install Rear Bumper Bracket and Anchore Strap.
Rear mounts after bumper is removed
a. Install eight factory bolts into supplied kit
brackets and frame mounts.
Rear bumper brackets
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b. Place two kit spacers (1/2”) on to kit bumper
mounting bracket.
Bumper
Bracket
Nut Plate
Spacers
d. DO NOT TIGHTEN at this time. (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.
c. Install kit nut plate(Two 1/2” nuts weld on a
plate) into frame rail through access hole in
frame. Using supplied kit hardware, two 1/2”
bolts & washers, to install anchore strap on
driver’s & passenger’s side frame mounts.
(Note: 7/16” nuts facing up.)
Mounting Flange
Anchore Strap mounts to
factory frame rail mount
1/2” Hardware
Spacers
Install nut plate through frame rail
1/2” Hardware
Spacers
Bumper
Anchore Strap mounted
to bumper bracket
Bumper
Rear Bumper Assembly
1. Install kit bumper on vehicle.
a. Place rear bumper up to mounts, align mounting
holes and use four kit (7/16 x 1 1/4” bolt,
washer, & flange nut) mounting hardware to
secure top of kit bumper to kit mounting
brackets.
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b. Use four kit (7/16 x 2” bolt, washer, & flange
nut) mounting hardware to secure bottom of
bumper to kit anchor and mounting brackets.
Rear Bumper Installed
Install Four (7/16 x 1 1/4”)
mounting hardware
Install Four (7/16 x 2”)
mounting hardware
2. Align and Center bumper assembly(Be sure that
rear hatch clears bumper), tighten all six mounting
bolts.
Engine Compartment
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 ma de 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!
Kit Parts List
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.
Qty. Description
1 Bumper, Rear
2 Mount, Rear
1 Anchore Strap, Driver
1 Anchore Strap, Passenger
2 D-Ring
1
4 Bolt, 7/16” x 1 1/4”
4 Bolt, 7/16” x 2”
4 Bolt, 1/2” x 1 1/4”
2 Bracket, Nut Plate
4 Nut, Flange 7/16”
8 Washer, 7/16” Hardened
4 Washer, 1/2” Hardened
83245 (Hardware bag kit)
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