Ramsey 4500, 5500 User Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

FOR 2008/2009 STERLING BULLIT 4500/5500

AND DODGE 4500/5500 GRILLE GUARD

KIT #295379

Ramsey kits are designed for use with Ramsey Winches only.

Use or sales of kits for other winches or applications voids warranty.

NOTICE

WARNING

Ramsey offers mounting kits and winches for various vehicles. In crash tests on a limited number
of automotive manufacturer's vehicles, winches/mounting kits, which have been properly
mounted, have not interfered with air bag operation.The user/customer, or their 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 user/customer should follow the vehicle manufacturer's recommendations and those of a
qualified mechanic to determine if the winch/mounting kit might interfere with the air bag
operation. The user/customer should then determine the suitability of a winch/mounting kit on a
particular vehicle.

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE'S AIR BAG SYSTEM MAY NOT OPERATE
PROPERLY IF THE WINCH/MOUNTING KIT IS NOT MOUNTED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE
VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS. DO NOT ATTACH TOW HOOK TO
ANY PART OF MOUNTING KIT UNLESS INSTRUCTED TO DO SO.DO NOT SUBSTITUTE
ATTACHING HARDWARE ITEMS (BOLTS, NUTS, OR WASHERS).

READ AND UNDERSTAND WINCH OWNER'S MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION AND
OPERATION OF WINCH. SEE WARNING AND CAUTION.

IMPORTANT NOTES!

1. RIGHT AND LEFT HAND DIRECTIONS AS IF SEATED BEHIND STEERING WHEEL.

2. ALL FASTENING HARDWARE MUST BE LOOSELY ASSEMBLED UNTIL DIRECTED TO TIGHTEN.

RAMSEY WINCH COMPANY

P.O. BOX 581510

TULSA, OKLAHOMA 74158

KI-913420-1008-A

STEP 1

1. Install lower mounting brackets (Item #2
left side & #3 right side) by inserting
bracket through tow hook opening and
attaching with (2) 5/8 NC x 2” bolt (Item
#12) with lock washer (Item #19) and nut
(Item #15) (each side) (Figure 1). Do Not

Tighten!

FIGURE 1

2. Install upper mounting brackets (Item #4

Left side & #5 Right side) using (4) 7/16 NC x
1 ½ bolts (Item #9) with flat washers front and
rear (Item #17), lock washers (Item #16), and
nuts (Item #13) (each side) (Figure 2). Do Not

Tighten.

1

FIGURE 2