Smittybilt 76862-XRC User Manual

Installation Instructions

XRC Tube Fenders

76872, 76873(97-06 Wranglers)

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76862, 76863 (87-95 Wranglers)

Please read instructions thoroughly before installing this product. Major modifications are required
to install this product and it’s recommended to be done by an experienced mechanic/installer.

Parts Included Qty

Drivers Side Flare 1
Passenger Side Flare 1
6mm Allen Button Head Bolt 10
6mm Lock Nut 10
6mm Flat Washer 24
3/8” x 1” Hex Head Bolt (YJ) 6
3/8” Lock Nut (YJ) 6
3/8” Flat Washer (YJ) 6
8mm1.25x30mm Hex Head Bolt (TJ) 8
8mm Flat Washer (TJ) 8
8mm Lock Nut (TJ) 8

Step 1: Disconnect turn signals and secure wiring back out of the way. Remove the current plastic flares
from your vehicle.

Step 2: Trim the included template out, connect together and set on top of the fender. Place the formed front
portion to match the form of the fender where it meets the grille and lay down towards the back of
the fender where it meets the body tub/firewall. Use a marker to outline the template on the fender. (

Line the front “formed” part of the template with the
matching “form” where the fender meets the grill.

(Fig A) (Fig B)

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Installation Instructions

Est. cutting line

Fig E Fig F

XRC Tube Fenders

76872, 76873(97-06 Wranglers)

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76862, 76863 (87-95 Wranglers)

Step 3: Remove the bolts that hold the front of the fender to the front grille. (TJ-3) (YJ-5) Fig C

Remove the
front bolts that
hold the fender
to the front
grille.

You will begin
cutting just on
the inside of
where the
fender mounted
to the grille.

Make sure to leave a lip all the way back.

Cut along top of fender all the way back to where
it meets the firewall. (cut through this) Make sure
to leave a lip on the inner fender all the way back.

(Fig C) (Fig D)

Step 4: NOTE: Use extreme caution before cutting; make sure all wires, cables or any other
obstructions are out of the way. Using a sawzall or other cutting tool carefully cut the fender

off. You will begin cutting from just behind where the fender mounted to the front grille. (Fig C)
You will be cutting from where the fender meets the grille up and along the top of the fender all
the way to where the fender mounts to the firewall.(Fig D,E,F) Make sure to leave a lip all the way
back to the tub. (Fig D)

Step 5: Measure a straight line up on the inner back portion of your fender. Measure and mark with a
marker; in 1” for 97-06 and 1 ½” for CJ’s and YJ’s from the outside edge of the factory fender.
NOTE: Use extreme caution before cutting; make sure all wires, cables or any other
obstructions are out of the way. Cut this line up. (Fig E, F)

Unbolt the four
bolts holding
the back of the
fender to the
body tub

Measure a straight line up on the inner back portion of your fender. Measure and mark with a marker; in 1”
for 97-06 and 1 ½” for CJ’s and YJ’s from the outside edge of the factory fender. Carefully cut this line up

Cut along top of fender all the
way back to where it meets
the firewall. (cut through this)

For Technical Support/Warranty Information please call 310-762-9944

Smittybilt, 400 West Artesia Blvd, Compton, CA 90220