Rough Country 1173 User Manual

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JK WINCH / D-RING MOUNTING SYSTEM

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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 design, 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.

Winch mounting should only be performed on vehicles with standard OEM bumpers.

Please note the tightening sequence on the last page. This sequence must be followed to ensure proper fit of

winch plate and winch plate brackets.

Note: If the vehicle is equipped with factory bumper shims, these will not be reused.

Kit Contents

1– Mounting Plate
2– Front Mounting Brackets
1– Driver Side Mounting Brk
1– Pass Side Mounting Brk
1-Dr side d-ring bracket
1-Pass side d-ring bracket
2-D-rings

1- 1162Bag

4– 9/16”x1 1/2” Bolts

6– 9/16” Flat Washers

2– 9/16” Lock Washers

2– 9/16” Lock Nuts

8– 12mm-1.75 Nuts

4– 3/8” x 1 1/2” bolts

4– 3/8” Lock Washers

4– 3/8” Flat Washers

Tools Needed

Phillips screw driver
13/16” Socket
7/8” Wrench
9/16” Socket
19mm Socket
18mm Socket
15mm Socket
1/2” Drill Bit
Drill

Size Grade 5 Grade 8
5/16” 15 ft/lbs 20 ft/lbs

3/8” 30 ft/lbs 35 ft/lbs
7/16” 45 ft/lbs 60 ft/lbs
1/2” 65 ft/lbs 90 ft/lbs
9/16” 95 ft/lbs 130 ft/lbs
5/8” 135 ft/lbs 175 ft/lbs
3/4” 185 ft/lbs 280 ft/lbs

Torque Specs

Cutting Tool
Thread Locker

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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. Retain Stock hard­ware. See Photo 1.

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

Photo 1

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. Locate the plug for the fog lights and unplug. Remove bumper. See Photo 4.

Photo 3

6. Using a 15mm socket, remove the nuts holding the impact bar to the front bumper cover. Retain stock hardware.
Separate the impact bar from the bumper cover. See Photo 5.

7. Remove the stock toe hook brackets if equipped. Place the front brackets shown in Photo 6 into the factory frame
horn to check for proper fit. Due to differences in the manufacturing inconsistencies enlarging the holes in the frame
horn may be needed. Enlarge the hole by using a rotary tool, or round file.

8. Place the 2 front bumper brackets into the bumper cover as shown in Photo 6.

Photo 5

Photo 4

Photo 6

9. Find the driver side winch plate bracket. Install the bracket, using the 9/16” x 1.5” bolt, flat washer, and nut. Hand
tighten at this time. Repeat on the passengers side. See Photo 7 & 8.

Photo 7

Photo 8