FABRICATIONS 2023 Rear Bumper Instruction Manual

: May 15, 2024
: FABRICATIONS

Table of Contents

FABRICATIONS 2023 Rear Bumper
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
FAQ
References
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FABRICATIONS 2023 Rear Bumper

Product Information

Specifications:

Model: 2023+ Lynx rear bumper
Manufacturer: B&M Fabrications
Recommended Tools: 3/16 drill bit, punch, hammer, air hammer

Product Usage Instructions

Prepare for Installation: Read the instructions thoroughly and review accompanying pictures before starting the installation process.
Remove Snow Flap: Remove the snow flap from the tunnel to access the rear most rivet on the factory tunnel plates. This rivet can be drilled out using a 3/16 drill bit.
Install Rear Most Rivet: Use a standard short rivet with a rivet washer on the inside of the tunnel to install the rear most rivet. Re-install the snow flap with the provided large head rivets.
Align and Secure Bumper: Insert a rear short rivet into the bumper to align all rivet holes in the tunnel. Use rivet washers on the inside of the tunnel for all short rivets. Tighten the previously installed 5/8 long bolts.
Complete Installation: Install the remaining short rivets into the bumper, ensuring to clearance any holes with a 3/16 drill bit if needed. Use rivet washers on the inside of the tunnel during installation.

FAQ

Q: What should I do if I encounter difficulties during installation?

A: If you have any questions or concerns during the installation process, please contact B&M Fabrications at 612-202-9245 or email info@bmfabrications.com for assistance.

Thank you for your purchase of our 2023+ Lynx rear bumper.
Please read instructions and view pictures entirely before installation.
Here is what is included with the bumper:

Lynx 3900 154” Track	Lynx 4100 165” Track
28 – Short Rivet	34 – Short Rivet
6 – Large Head Rivets	6 – Large Head Rivets
28 – Rivet Washers	34 – Rivet Washers
4 – ¼-20 x 5/8” Button Head Capscrew	4 – ¼-20 x 5/8” Button Head Capscrew
4 – ¼-20 x ¾” Button Head Capscrew	4 – ¼-20 x ¾” Button Head Capscrew
8 – ¼-20 Flanged Nylock Nut	8 – ¼-20 Flanged Nylock Nut

We recommend removing the snow flap from tunnel to aid in removing the rear most rivet from factory tunnel plates. It is hidden under the side of snow flap. These rivets may be drilled out with a 3/16” drill bit.
Tip: When removing the factory rivets from tunnel plate sides, we will use a 3/16” drill bit until contact with the mandrel (center of rivet) is made. Then use either a punch with hammer or air hammer (very carefully) to punch out the mandrel. You may have to hold a wood block on inside of tunnel against the rivet when using a hammer. This will prevent bending of tunnel side. Use this method with caution. Hitting the mandrel of rivet through will make the remaining drilling easy.
Remove all rivets holding the factory side plates on. There are two large rivets located on the front of the plates that will require hitting the mandrel and drilling from the inside of the tunnel with a ¼” drill bit. Remove and discard factory plates, make sure all rivet holes in tunnel are clear.
Install the rear most rivet using a standard short rivet with a rivet washer on the inside of tunnel. This was the rivet hidden by the snowflap. You may now re-install the snow flap (if removed) with the supplied 6 large head rivets.
Installing B&M side plates. Set each side plate on their perspective side (bent flange facing out). The ¼” holes in front of bumper will line up with the factory holes from the ¼” rivets. Use the 5/8” long button head bolts supplied. Install with bolt head on the INSIDE of tunnel and flanged nut on the OUTSIDE. Do not fully tighten bolts yet.
Install a rear short rivet into bumper to align all the rivet holes in the tunnel. Use a rivet washer on the inside of tunnel on all short rivets. Tighten the previously installed 5/8” long bolts at this time.
Use a ¼” drill bit and drill the tunnel where the handle will bolt up. The ¼” holes are already in the bumper side plates. Install handle with the ¾” long button head bolts supplied. The bolt heads may be placed on the OUTSIDE of sled with the nut on the inside of tunnel. Tighten hardware.
Install the rest of the short rivets into bumper. You may have to clearance some holes with a 3/16” drill bit before installing rivets. Make sure to use rivet washers on the inside of tunnel during installation of short rivets.