Rugged Ridge 18003.10 Instructions

1976 – 1986 cj h/d steering box bracket

1976 – 1986 CJ H/D Steering Box Bracket Instructions

Parts List: (1) H/D Steering Box Bracket (4) 7/16" Lock nut

(1) 5/8" x 2 ½" Bolt

(1) 5/8" Flat washer

(3) Tall spacer .700"

(2) Short spacer .275"

(3) 7/16" x 2 ½" Stud

(1) 7/16" x 2" Stud

The Rugged Ridge CJ Heavy Duty steering box bracket has been manufactured

using 3/8" welded plate steel for superior strength and durability. With proper

installation this unit will greatly improve the weak steering mount offered by the

OE three piece bracket system. Please take the time to read over this instruction

prior to installing this product. It will be necessary to remove your steering box

from the frame and it is recommended that the proper step be followed. A service

manual is highly recommended.

Installation can be done with box still attached to the lower steering shaft and power

steering hose, but great care should be taken to avoid any damage to these

components.

If your vehicle is equipped with a winch it may be necessary to remove the winch

and mounting plate to install the H/D steering box bracket.

P/N: 18003.10

(10) Flat washer

(2) 7/16" x 1" Hex head bolt

(3) 7/16" x 2" Hex head bolt

(1) Outer frame clamp

NOTE:

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Page 1 (1) 7/16” x 2” Stud NOTE: The Rugged Ridge CJ Heavy Duty steering box bracket has been manufactured using 3/8” welded plate steel for superior strength and durability. With proper installation this unit will greatly improve the weak steering mount offered by the OE three piece bracket system.
Page 2 Step (1): Remove old upper and lower bracket from power steering box and frame. Please refer to the service manual for the proper steps. To help with the installation it will be necessary to lower the front sway bar from its mounts if the vehicle is equipped. (see fig. 1 and 2) Fig.
Page 3 Note: Please take the time to test fit the steering box brace to your steering box before installing. Over the years there have been a number of variations in the steering box design and the H/D steering box might require some filling of holes. Every effort has been made to assure a proper fit but not all variances can be accounted for.
Page 4 Applies to Rugged Ridge by Omix-ada Inc. Products Rugged Ridge Off Road (the Company) warrants to the original purchaser of this product that should the product or any part thereof, under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship within 90 DAYS from the date of original purchase, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced or credited at the Company’s sole option.