JW OFFROAD GX470 Rock Slider Instructions
- October 30, 2023
- JW OFFROAD
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JW OFFROAD GX470 Rock Slider
Product Information
The GX470 Rock Slider is a product that is designed to protect the vehicle’s body from damage during off-road driving. This product is made of durable materials and includes all the necessary hardware for installation. The installation process requires some technical expertise and the use of specific tools.
Tools Needed:
- 12mm Socket and Ratchet
- 13mm Socket and Ratchet
- 19mm Socket and Ratchet
Included Hardware:
- Driver’s side: 3 19mm bolts and washers, 7 13mm bolts
- Passenger side: 5 19mm bolts and washers, 5 13mm bolts
Important Note:
Before continuing with the installation, it is crucial to know that JW Offroad
is not responsible for any damages, misuse of the mounts, or user errors.
Installation Skill Level:
The installation skill level required for this product is rated at 2 out of 5.
Product Usage Instructions
- Step 1: Remove OEM Steps
- Remove the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) steps from the vehicle.
- Step 2: Remove KDSS Skid Plate
- Remove the Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS) skid plate from the vehicle. Refer to Figure 1 for guidance on removing the plate. Figure 2 shows the removed plate.
- Step 3: Cut Skid Plate
- Cut the skid plate as shown in Figure 3.
- Step 4: Lift the Slider into Place on the Passenger Side
- On the passenger side, remove the brake line bolt as shown in Figure 1. Lift the slider into place and use 5 19mm through bolts, washers, and nuts, and 5 13mm bolts to thread into the frame. Refer to Figures 2, 3, and 4 to see the holes used. Figure 5 shows the back of the frame.
- Step 5: Lift the Slider into Place on the Driver’s Side
- On the driver’s side, lift the slider into place while being careful of KDSS lines. Use 3 through bolts, washers, nuts, and 7 13mm bolts that will thread directly into the frame.
- Step 6: Put KDSS Skid Plate Back On
- Reinstall the KDSS skid plate onto the vehicle.
Once the product is installed, it is ready to be used for off-road driving. The product is designed to protect the vehicle’s body from damage.
TOOLS NEEDED
- 12MM
- 13MM
- 19MM Socket
- rachet
INCLUDED HARDWARE
- Drivers side – 3 19mm bolts and washers, 7 13mm bolts
- Passenger side – 5 19mm bolts and washers, 5 13mm bolts
Installation
- REMOVE OEM STEPS
- REMOVE KDSS SKID PLATE (SEE FIG 1) (FIG 2 SHOWS REMOVED PLATE)
- CUT SKID PLATE (SEE FIG 3)
PASSENGER SIDE
REMOVE BRAKE LINE BOLT
* * LIFT SLIDER INTO PLACE
* NEED 5 19MM THROUGH BOLTS, WASHERS AND NUTS & 5 13MM BOLTS THREAD INTO FRAME
* SEE FIGURE 2, 3, & 4 TO SEE HOLES USED
* FIGURE 5 SHOWS BACK OF THE FRAME![JW-OFFROAD-GX470-Rock-Slider-fig- \(4\)](https://manuals.plus/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/JW-OFFROAD-GX470-Rock-Slider-fig-4.png)
DRIVERS SIDE
FRONT
- LIFT SLIDERS INTO PLACE, BE CAREFUL OF KDSS LINES.
- NEED 3 THROUGH BOLTS, WASHERS, NUTS AND 7 13MM BOLTS THAT WILL THREAD DIRECTLY INTO THE FRAME.
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