Steelcraft Automotive 80400 User Manual
1
Rear Bumper
4
12-1.75mm x 30mm Hex Bolts
1
Driver Side/Left Frame Bracket
4
12mm Lock Washers
1
Passenger Side/Right Frame Bracket
14
12mm x 32mm OD x 3mm Flat Washers
1
Driver Side/Left Bumper Bracket
4
12mm Nylon Lock Nuts
1
Passenger Side/Right Bumper Bracket
4
8-1.25mm x 25mm Hex Bolts
2
2-Slot Spacer Plates
4
8mm Lock Washers
4
12-1.75mm x 35mm Hex Bolts
4
8mm x 24mm OD x 2mm Flat Washers
Driver Side
Frame
Mounting
Bracket
Passenger side
Frame Mounting
Bracket
Driver side
Bumper Bracket
Passenger side
Bumper Bracket
Spacer Plate
Spacer Plate
PARTS LIST:
PROCEDURE:
1. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION. ALLOW EXHAUST
TO FULLY COOL BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION.
2. Starting on the passenger side, locate the (2) threaded holes in the side of the rear body well,
(Figure 1).
3. Select the passenger side Frame Bracket and position it up to the mounting location. Secure
the Frame Bracket to the rear well with the included (2) 12mm x 30mm Hex Bolts, (2) 12mm
Lock Washers and (2) 12mm Flat Washers, (Figure 2). Snug but do not tighten hardware at
this time. NOTE: The slight bend in the Frame Bracket will go toward the outside of the vehicle
when properly installed.
4. Select the passenger side Mounting Bracket and attach it to the inside of the previously
installed Frame Bracket with the included (2) 12mm x 35mm Hex Bolts, (4) 12mm Flat
Washers and (2) 12mm Nylon Lock Nuts, (Figure 2). Snug but do not tighten hardware.
5. Repeat Steps 2-4 for driver side Bracket installation. IMPORTANT! The driver side mounting
location for the Frame Bracket is very close to the exhaust pipe. Allow exhaust pipe to
cool before starting the installation.
6. When properly mounted, the Mounting Brackets will be close to vertical. Due to significant
variances in production vehicles, (2) extra 12mm Flat Washers have been included to provide
more Frame Bracket adjustment. Insert (1) 12mm Flat Washer per side in the top mounting
position between the Frame Bracket and the vehicle as necessary to align the Brackets,
(Figures 3A & 3B).
7. Carefully position the Rear Bumper Guard onto the Mounting Brackets and line up the
threaded inserts with the cradles on the Mounting Brackets. If the holes do not line up properly,
(2) Spacers have been provided to provide additional width adjustment. Insert (1) Spacer
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between each Frame Bracket and Mounting Bracket to move the Mounting Brackets inward,
Muffler/Exhaust Pipe Warning:
IMPORTANT! Due to close proximity of the
Frame Bracket to the exhaust pipe, allow
exhaust pipe to cool before starting the
installation.
Fig 2
Fig 3A
(Fig 1) Passenger Side Frame Bracket Location
(2) 12mm x 30mm Hex Bolts
(2) 12mm Lock Washers
(2) 12mm Flat Washers
Rear body well
Rear body well
Rear
Rear
For additional angle adjustment, insert (1) 12mm Flat
Washer (per side) into the top location onto the 12mm x
30mm Hex Bolt, between the Frame Bracket and the vehicle
Fig 3B (back of passenger
side Bracket pictured)
(Figures 4A & 4B). Bolt the Rear Bumper Guard to the Mounting Brackets with the included
(4) 8mm x 25mm Hex Bolts, (4) 8mm Lock Washers and (4) 8mm Flat Washers, (Figure 5).
8. Align and adjust the Rear Bumper Guard properly and tighten all hardware.
9. Do periodic inspections to the installation to make sure that all hardware is secure and tight.
To protect your investment, wax this product after installing. Regular waxing is recommended to
add a protective layer over the finish. Do not use any type of polish or wax that may contain abrasives
that could damage the finish.
For stainless steel: Aluminum polish may be used to polish small scratches and scuffs on the finish.
Mild soap may be used also to clean the Rear Bumper Guard.
For gloss black finishes: Mild soap may be used to clean the Rear Bumper Guard.
Passenger Side Installation Pictured
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