ROUGH COUNTRY 2005-15 Toyota Tacoma Front Bumper User Guide

ROUGH COUNTRY 2005-15 Toyota Tacoma Front Bumper

Specifications:

Torque Specs:

185 ft/lbs
Grade 8| 20 ft/lbs| 35 ft/lbs| 60 ft/lbs| 90 ft/lbs| 130 ft/lbs| 175 ft/lbs| 280 ft/lbs
Size| 6MM| 8MM| 10MM| 12MM| 14MM| 16MM| 18MM
Class 8.8| 5 ft/lbs| 18 ft/lbs| 32 ft/lbs| 55 ft/lbs| 85 ft/lbs| 130 ft/lbs| 170 ft/lbs
Class 10.9| 9 ft/lbs| 23 ft/lbs| 45 ft/lbs| 75 ft/lbs| 120 ft/lbs| 165 ft/lbs| 240 ft/lbs

Frequently Asked Questions:

• Q: Can I install the front bumper without removing the grille?
  A: It is recommended to remove the grille for easier access and installation of the front bumper components.

• Q: Do I need any special tools for installing the bumper?
  A: The installation requires basic tools like wrenches, sockets, and Allen wrenches, as listed in the tools required section.

Thank you for choosing Rough Country for all your vehicle needs.
Please read the instructions before beginning installation. Check the kit hardware against the kit contents shown below. Be sure you have all the needed parts and know where they go. If question exists, please call us at @1-800-222-7023. We will be happy to answer any questions concerning this product. Check all fasteners for proper torque. Check to ensure for adequate clearance between all components. Periodically check all hardware for tightness

Torque Specs

• Size Grade 5 Grade 8 Size Class 8.8 Class 10.9
• 5/16” 15 ft/lbs 20ft/lbs 6MM 5ft/lbs 9ft/lbs
• 3/8” 30 ft/lbs 35ft/lbs 8MM 18ft/lbs 23ft/lbs
• 7/16” 45 ft/lbs 60ft/lbs 10MM 32ft/lbs 45ft/lbs
• 1/2” 65 ft/lbs 90ft/lbs 12MM 55ft/lbs 75ft/lbs
• 9/16” 95 ft/lbs 130ft/lbs 14MM 85ft/lbs 120ft/lbs
• 5/8” 135ft/lbs 175ft/lbs 16MM 130ft/lbs 165ft/lbs
• 3/4” 185ft/lbs 280ft/lbs 18MM 170ft/lbs 240ft/lbs

Kit Contents

• 1 – Bumper Center Section
• 1 – Left Bumper Wing
• 1 – Right Bumper Wing
• 1 – Bull Nose Hoop
• 1 – Winch Bracket
• 1 – Skid Plate
• 1 – Driver Side Bracket
• 1 – Passenger Side Bracket
• 2 – D-Ring
• 2 – Cube Lights

Hardware Included:

• 12 – M12 x4 0 Hex Head Bolt
• 2 – M12 x 120 Hex Head Bolt
• 14 – Large Diameter 12mm Washer
• 16 – Small Diameter 12mm Washer
• 14 – 12mm Lock Washer
• 14 – 12mm Nut
• 15 – M8 x 25 Button Head Bolt
• 25 – 8mm Washer
• 15 – 8mm Lock Washer
• 5 – 8mm Clip Nut
• 10 – 8mm Nut
• 6 – M6 x 20 Button Head Bolt
• 12 – 6mm Washer
• 6 – 6mm Lock Washer
• 6 – 6mm Nut

Tools Required:

• 5mm Allen Wrench (included)
• 4mm Allen Wrench
• 18mm Wrench or Socket
• 13mm Wrench or Socket
• 10mm Wrench or Socket
• Clip Pry Tool

Bumper Component List

Exploded Views

NOTE : Cube lights will be installed us-ing the hardware that came with the lights. Mounting locations shown.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTONS

1. Remove the grille by removing the two screws on each side of the vehicle with a screwdriver or 10mm socket and two body clips on the top portion of the grille. See Photo 1.

2. Remove the three body clips securing the grille to the top of the bumper using a flat pry tool. See Photo 2.

3. Gently pull up on grille, releasing it from its current position. Locate the two remaining lock tabs at the bottom of the grille and push them in to release the grille. See Photo 3.

4. Use a 10mm socket to remove the six bolts securing the bumper to the truck. Four are on the bottom side of the bumper. See Photo 4. The remaining two bolts are accessed through the wheel well behind the wheel well liner.

5. Unclip the factory fog lights from the vehicle wiring harness and tuck the fog light harness away inside the vehicle with zip ties. See Photo 5.

6. Remove the final two bolts with a 10mm socket holding the lower bumper skin on the underside of the vehicle. See Photo 6.

7. Remove bumper skin

8. Use a 14mm socket to remove the (6) nuts from factory crash bar. Remove the crash bar. Retain Hardware for re-use. See Photo 7.

9. Reinstall grille in reverse order of disassembly.

10. Place the winch plate onto the frame of the vehicle, lining up the mounting holes with the factory frame studs. Use the (6) factory nuts and tighten with a 14mm wrench. See Photo 8

11. Install supplied (2) M12 x 120 bolts, (4) large diameter 12mm washers, (2) 12mm lock washers, and (2) 12mm nuts onto the lower winch mount. Tighten with an 18mm wrench. Driver side shown. See Photo 9 and Photo 10.

12. If installing a winch, do so now with the hardware supplied with the winch. Wire winch to preference.

13. Assemble the left and right bumper wings to the center piece using ten (10) M8 x 25 button head bolts, ten (10) 8mm lock washers, twenty (20) 8mm washers, and ten (10) 8mm nuts.
    NOTE : Photo shows the left bumper wing. Tighten with a 13mm wrench and 5mm Allen wrench. See Photo 10.

14. Install the bull nose hoop to the top of the assembled bumper with (6) M6 x 20 button head bolts, (12) 6mm wash-ers, (6) 6mm lock washers, and (6) 6mm nuts. Tighten with a 4mm Allen wrench and 10mm wrench. See Photo 11.

15. Install the light cubes in the bumper wings using the hardware supplied with the light cubes. These will be wired lat-er. Tighten with a 13mm wrench. See Photo 12.

16. Install the driver and passenger side mounting brackets using the supplied (8) M12 x 40 hex head bolts, (16) 12mm flat washers, (8)12mm lock washers, and the (8)12mm nuts. Hand tighten for now. NOTE: Driver side shown. See Photo 13.

17. Light Option Kits: Remove the light block off panel from the center section using a 10mm wrench. Install the 20” light bar using the provided hardware with the light kit. Depending on which style light you have, you may need to use the provided spacers and longer bolts from the light kit. See Photo 14.

18. With assistance, lift the bumper and align the slots of the bumper mounting brackets to the slots of the winch mount. Secure the bumper to the mount using (4) M12 x 40 hex head bolts, (8) 12mm Washers, (4) 12mm lock washers, and (4)12mm hex nuts. Adjust bumper to desired position and tighten the 12mm hardware with an 18mm wrench. See Photo 15.

19. Install supplied (5) clip nuts in locations shown. See Photo 16.

20. Install the skid plate using the supplied (5) M8 x 25 button head bolts, (5) 8mm lock washer, and (10) 8mm flat wash-er. Tighten with a 5mm Allen wrench. See Photo 17.

21. Wire the light bar and/or light cubes as desired.

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