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Summary of Contents for RCI OFFROAD 96-02
- Page 1 RCI 96-02 T4R FUEL TANK SKID INSTALLATION GUIDE...
- Page 2 **Use hand tools, impact wrenches may cause damage if over torqued.** Preparation 1) Remove OEM bolts from the following locations shown below. a) Support the OEM fuel tank cover/skid before removing final bolts. Figure 1a: Driver side by sway Figure 1b: Passenger side Figure 1c: Front of fuel bar link by driveshaft...
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Page 3: Installation
Installation 3) Begin by unpacking and removing all components and hardware. Please verify that all hardware and mounting components are present. Reference your original order invoice and verify all items are accounted for. 4) With Fuel skid laying flat with the bends up, install all brackets onto the fuel skid with carriage bolts entering from the outside. - Page 4 Figure 3: Hardware installation of the passenger bracket. Figure 4: Hardware installation of the driver bracket.
- Page 5 Figure 5: Assembly prior to installation on vehicle. 5) Collect the ⅜” x 2-½” carriage bolt , a 7/16” washer, a ⅜” split washer, and a ⅜” nut. Take the assembled fuel skid and position it so that the front carriage bolt slot aligns with the second hole from the farthest driver side crossmember hole.
- Page 6 Figure 6: View of the slot to align with the hole and installed hardware. a) *OPTIONAL* For those with an RCI transfer case skid plate, remove rear 3 carriage bolts and install as shown below. Reuse two of the carriage bolts.
- Page 7 Figure 7: Hardware installation for T-case compatibility. 6) Collect 1x M8 bolt with 1x 5/16” washer. Align the slot of the front driver side bracket with the factory mounting hole. Thread in the M8 bolt with the 5/16” washer. Hand tighten. This will be tightened later.
- Page 8 Figure 8: View of the bolt location installed. 7) Collect 1x M8 bolt with 1x 5/16” washer. Align the slot of the rear driver side bracket with the factory mounting hole. Thread in the M8 bolt with the 5/16” washer. Hand tighten. This will be tightened later.
- Page 9 Figure 9: View of the bolt location installed. 8) Collect the remaining M8 bolt and 5/16” washer. Align the slot of the passenger side bracket with the factory mounting hole. Thread in the M8 bolt with the 5/16” washer. Hand tighten. This will be adjusted later. 9) With the fuel skid suspended and hardware hand tightened, adjust the rear of the fuel skid plate to maximize the spacing between the lowest rear hardware and the fuel tank.
- Page 10 Figure 10: View of side to side adjustability. b) Brackets can adjust forward and back with the lower bracket slots. Figure 11: View of bracket adjustability. 10)Tighten upper bracket bolts (3x). Figure 12: View of mounting hardware to tighten. 11) Tighten lower bracket nuts (2x) and long carriage bolt.
- Page 11 Figure 13: View of bracket hardware to tighten. Enjoy your new RCI protection!
- Page 12 Share your new install with us on social media! We love seeing our products out in the wild! www.rcimetalworks.com sales@rcioffroad.com 970-797-3089 REV: 1 | 9/29/2022...
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