TRUCK ACCESSORIES COMPANY 72300B 3 Inch Bullbar Installation Guide
- June 17, 2024
- TRUCK ACCESSORIES COMPANY
Table of Contents
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
3 INCH BULLBAR
2018-24 WRANGLER JL (EXCL. PLUG-IN HYBRID MODELS, 2021-2024 V8
engine, 4XE hybrid engine)
2020-24 GLADIATOR (EXCL. MOJAVE TRIM)
PART# 72300B
3” BULL BAR
2018-24 WRANGLER JL (EXCL. PLUG-IN HYBRID MODELS, 2021-2024 V8 ENGINE, 20-23
RUBICON TRIM, 4XE HYBRID ENGINE AND TRIMS WITH FOX HYDRAULIC JOUNCE BUMPERS
AND UPGRADED 2.5IN FOX INTERNAL BYPASS SHOCKS
WITH EXTERNAL RESERVOIR) 2020-24 GLADIATOR (EXCL. MOJAVE & RUBICON TRIM AND
TRIMS WITH FOX HYDRAULIC JOUNCE BUMPERS AND UPGRADED 2.5IN FOX INTERNAL BYPASS
SHOCKS WITH EXTERNAL RESERVOIR)
PARTS LIST:
| 1 | 3″ Bull Bar | 4 | 10mm Lock Washers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Driver/Left Mounting Bracket | 2 | 10mm Plastic Retainers |
| 1 | Passenger/Right Mounting Bracket | 2 | 10mm Hex Nuts |
| 2 | 10mm Bolt/10mm Nut plates | 4 | 8-1.25mm x 35mm Hex bolts |
| 4 | 10-1.5mm x 35mm Hex Bolts | 4 | 8mm x 24mm x 2mm Flat Washers |
| 4 | 10mm x 30mm OD x 2.5mm Flat Washers | 4 | 8mm Lock Washers |
| 1 | Allen Wrench S=4 |
PROCEDURE:
- REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. CUTTING IS REQUIRED. ASSISTANCE IS RECOMMENDED.
- Remove the plastic splash guard from under the front bumper and place it on a clean, stable work surface, (Figures 1 & 5). Models with steel skid plate, skid plate must be removed and cannot be reinstalled.
Models with plastic splash guard:
a. Starting on the passenger/right side, locate the lower hex shaped hole in
the outside of the frame, (Figure 2). Insert (1) 10mm Bolt/Nut Plate, (end
with welded nut first), into the open end of the bottom of the frame and push
the welded hex bolt through the hex shaped hole, (Figure 3). Thread (1) 10mm
Plastic Retainer onto the Bolt/Nut Plate to hold it in position.
NOTE: Plastic Retainer is designed to hold the Bolt Plate in position to
help with Bracket installation. Use is not mandatory. IMPORTANT: Remove
the steel frame bracket for the splash guard if more room is necessary to
install the Bolt/Nut Plate, (Figure 1).
b. Select the passenger/right side Mounting Bracket, (Figure 4). Attach the
Bracket to the Bolt on the Bolt Nut Plate with (1) 10mm Flat Washer, (1) 10mm
Lock Washer and (1) 10mm Hex Nut. Leave loose at this time. Grab the threaded
end of the 10mm Bolt/Nut Plate and rotate it until the top end with the welded
Nut lines up with the round hole in the outside of the frame and the top
mounting hole in the Bracket. Attach the Bracket to the Bolt/Nut Plate
3” BULL BAR
2018-24 WRANGLER JL (EXCL. PLUG-IN HYBRID MODELS, 2021-2024 V8 ENGINE, 20-23
RUBICON TRIM, 4XE HYBRID ENGINE AND TRIMS WITH FOX HYDRAULIC JOUNCE BUMPERS
AND UPGRADED 2.5IN FOX INTERNAL BYPASS SHOCKS
WITH EXTERNAL RESERVOIR) 2020-24 GLADIATOR (EXCL. MOJAVE & RUBICON TRIM AND
TRIMS WITH FOX HYDRAULIC JOUNCE BUMPERS AND UPGRADED 2.5IN FOX INTERNAL BYPASS
SHOCKS WITH EXTERNAL RESERVOIR) with (1) 10mm x 35mm Hex bolt, (1) 10mm Lock
Washer and (1) 10mm Flat Washer, (Figures 4 & 7). Snug but do not fully
tighten Bracket hardware at this time. Reinstall the steel frame bracket for
the splash guard if previously removed.
Models with steel skid plate:
a. Select the passenger/right side Mounting Bracket. Attach the Bracket to the
lower threaded hole in the outside of the frame with (1) 10mm x 35mm Hex bolt,
(1) 10mm Lock Washer and (1) 10mm Flat Washer, (Figure 4). Do not tighten.
b. Repeat the previous Steps to install the Bolt/Nut Plate into the open end
of the frame and up to the top mounting hole, (Figure 2). Attach the top of
the Bracket to the Nut end on the Bolt /Nut Plate with (1) 10mm x 35mm Hex
bolt, (1) 10mm Lock Washer and (1) 10mm Flat Washer. Snug but do not fully
tighten Bracket hardware at this time.
- Repeat the appropriate Step 2 for driver/left side Mounting Bracket installation.
- Position the splash guard back up to the vehicle and temporarily attach with the factory hardware. Trace the location of the Mounting Brackets onto the back of the splash guard, (Figure 5). Remove the splash guard and move it to a clean stable work surface. Carefully cut openings in the splash guard to clear the Bull Bar. NOTE: To maintain the integrity of the plastic Splash Guard, remove only material necessary to clear the Bull Bar and Brackets. Make small cuts and check the fit often before final installation.
- Reinstall the splash guard with factory hardware.
- With assistance, position the Bull Bar up to the Mounting Brackets. Use the included (4) 8mm x 35mm Hex Bolts, (4) 8mm Lock Washers and (4) 8mm Flat Washers to attach the Bull Bar to the Mounting Brackets, (Figures 6 & 7). Do not tighten hardware at this time.
- Align the Bull Bar properly and fully tighten all hardware.
- Do periodic inspections to the installation to make sure 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 Bull Bar.
For gloss black finishes: Mild soap may be used to clean the Bull Bar.
www.tacautoparts.com
3/2/18 (DP)