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BUMPER MOUNTED
TIRE CARRIER
07-18 JEEP WRANGLER JK
(RBJK-13 REQUIRED)
TCJK-13
TOOLS
REQUIRED
- 13, 16, 18, 19, 30mm Socket
- 13, 16, 19 (2x), 30mm Wrench
- Rubber Mallet
- Trim Clip Tool
- Gloves (Recommended)
- Grease
- Marker (Bright Color Preferred)
- Swivel Socket
- Extensions
WARNINGS/CAUTIONS BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION
Before you install this kit —
instructions, warnings, cautions, and notes contained in
this installation instruction guide. Consult your vehicle
owner's manual for proper disconnection of electrical and
lifting of vehicle if required for installation of this product.
This install may require some technical skills and
knowledge of basic mechanical work. If you do not feel that
you are capable of performing this install please take this
product to a trained professional.
After reading this guide please contact us with any
questions or concerns before installing product.
Customer Service: 855-680-9595
DV8 Offroad is not responsible for any bodily injury or harm to you
or your vehicle as a result of an improper install.
6400 SYCAMORE CANYON BLVD.
RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA 92507
855-680-9595
WWW.DV8OFFROAD.COM
SKILL
LEVEL
- Intermediate
- 2 persons
Little skill level required, you can
install it by yourself however,
additional help will be useful.
Read and understand all
PRODUCT
INSTALLATION
TIME
- 2 Hour
Time to install this should only
take about two hours.
Proper installation of this kit required knowledge of the factory
recommended procedures for removal and installation of original
equipment components. We recommend that the factory shop manual
and any special tools needed to service your vehicle be on hand during
the installation. Installation of this kit without proper knowledge of the
factory recommended procedures may affect the performance of these
components and the safety of the vehicle
• Always wear eye protection when operating power tools
Inspect all contents of this package to make sure product is not damaged
and all installation hardware has been included. If parts are missing from
kit, please be prepared to provide the following information
1. Name of purchase location
2. Bar Code on side of box
3. Date above bar code
4. Date inside box cover
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MANUAL
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- Page 1 INSTALLATION MANUAL RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA 92507 855-680-9595 WWW.DV8OFFROAD.COM BUMPER MOUNTED TIRE CARRIER 07-18 JEEP WRANGLER JK (RBJK-13 REQUIRED) TCJK-13 TOOLS REQUIRED SKILL LEVEL TIME REQUIRED - 13, 16, 18, 19, 30mm Socket - 13, 16, 19 (2x), 30mm Wrench - Intermediate...
- Page 2 INSTALLATION MANUAL Begin by unpacking all items and inspecting for missing pieces or damage. If you have any concens, please contact the company the product was purhcased from. HARDWARE INCLUDED (3) 1/2”-20 Lug Nuts (4) M12x50 Hex (2) M10x25 Hex (4) M12 Split Washer (2) M10 Flat Washer (4) M12 Nuts...
- Page 3 INSTALLATION MANUAL STEP 2 | Open the tailgate and use a trim clip tool to remove the trim panel on the tailgate. STEP 3 | Disconnect the third brake light wiring harness. Use a trim clip tool, if necessary. STEP 4 | Feed the wiring/rubber plug through to the outside of the vehicle.
- Page 4 INSTALLATION MANUAL STEP 5 | Remove the rubber tire stoppers by pulling them out. If you must use a trim clip tool, be careful not to scratch any paint. STEP 6 | Use a 13mm socket to remove the hardware securing the tire carrier to the vehicle, and set the carrier off to the side.
- Page 5 INSTALLATION MANUAL STEP 7 | Use a 13mm socket and wrench with the provided M8 hardware to secure the rubber catch onto the backing plate. STEP 8 | Carefully peel and apply the provided foam to the backside backing plate. NEED HELP? 855-680-9595...
- Page 6 INSTALLATION MANUAL STEP 9 | Supplied in the kit are four heim joints. (2) of these are right hand thread and (2) of them are left hand thread. It does not matter if left hand or right hand thread heims are used on the backing plate, however it is crucial to make sure they are matching.
- Page 7 INSTALLATION MANUAL STEP 11 | Secure the backing plate to the tailgate using the factory hardware with a 13mm socket/wrench. STEP 12 | Use a trim clip tool to remove the dust cap. STEP 13 | Slide the spindle through the top of the bumper.
- Page 8 INSTALLATION MANUAL STEP 14 | Grease the supplied bearings, races, and spindle generously ensuring complete coverage on the inside and outside. STEP 15 | Install one of the provided bearing/race sets into the bottom of the tire carrier. Ensure it is firmly seated as shown. NEED HELP? 855-680-9595...
- Page 9 INSTALLATION MANUAL STEP 16 | Install the provided seal on the bottom of the tire carrier ensuring that is seated flush against the carrier. Use a rubber mallet gently, if necessary. STEP 17 | Install the larger provided black washer onto the top of the spindle. Then, place your carrier onto the spindle.
- Page 10 INSTALLATION MANUAL STEP 19 | Place the M20 flat washer and nylon locknut on the spindle post and secure using a 30mm socket. Note: Take caution not to over-torque the nut. This can lead to pre-mature failure of the bearing. STEP 20 | Install the M20 lock nut and flat washer on the bottom side of the...
- Page 11 INSTALLATION MANUAL STEP 22 | The long skinny bracket with welded nuts will be used to secure the tire catch to the swing arm. Slide it into place and loosely secure the tire catch using the provided M10x25 hardware using a 16mm socket. STEP 23 | Gently close the tailgate to determine the adjustment for the tire...
- Page 12 INSTALLATION MANUAL STEP 24 | Assemble the main two tire carrier brackets and then loosly secure them using the provided M10x35 hardware with a 16mm socket. These must be left loose to allow for adjustment later on in the install. STEP 25 | Slide the large square nutplate into the swing arm of the tire...
- Page 13 INSTALLATION MANUAL STEP 26 | Install the heim joints using the provided M10x50 hardware with a 16mm socket and necessary extensions.. Use the provided alignment shims on the top AND bottom of BOTH heim joints. NEED HELP? 855-680-9595...
- Page 14 INSTALLATION MANUAL STEP 27 | Thread the provided set- nuts onto the heim joints. STEP 28 | Swing the tire carrier close to the backing plate, and use the large connecting nuts to the connect the backing plate to the swing arm. NEED HELP? 855-680-9595...
- Page 15 INSTALLATION MANUAL To adjust the carrier properly, the tailgate should almost closed, but not latched. Spin the center nuts to close the gap between the swing arm and tailgate by hand while leaving the tailgate slightly open. An excessive amount of pre-load could damage the tailgate when you close it so this step must be performed carefully, and correctly.
- Page 16 INSTALLATION MANUAL STEP 29 | To properly adjust the in/ out position of the carrier asembly, install and loosely secure the spare tire to the carrier. The tire should not be completely secured to the carrier assembly, only enough that the tire is secure and will not fall off.
- Page 17 INSTALLATION MANUAL STEP 30 | With the tire contacting the carrier mark where the position of the tire carrier portion of the assembly. Then, remove the spare tire. STEP 31 | Push the carrier approximately 1/4” in from the marked line. It may be partially visible, or not visible at all once adjusted.
- Page 18 INSTALLATION MANUAL STEP 33 | Double check fitment, and all hardware is secure. STEP 34 | Congrats, you are finished with the install of the 18+ JL Bumper Mounted Tire Carrier. NEED HELP? 855-680-9595...
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