BARNES4WD B4WK12741 JL/JT Front Frame Lower Control Arm Skid Plates Installation Guide

BARNES4WD B4WK12741 JL/JT Front Frame Lower Control Arm Skid Plates

Product Specifications

• Product Name: JL/JT Front Frame Lower Control Arm Skid
  Plates

• Model: B4WK12741

• Material: Steel

• Color: Black

• Compatibility: Jeep JL/JT models

Product Usage Instructions

Installation Notes
Before starting the installation process, please ensure you have the necessary tools and all components from the box.

Tools Required

• Drill
• Wrench
• Marker

Installation Steps

1. Step 1: Park the Jeep on a level surface and remove the frame front lower control arm bolt.
2. Step 2: Place the skid plate over the front control arm bracket. Ensure that the skid plate aligns properly.
3. Step 3: Install the control arm bolt to locate the bracket and mark the center of the two 3/8 holes.
4. Step 4: Remove the skid plate and drill two 3/8 holes into the factory bracket at the marked positions.
5. Step 5: Reinstall the skid plate over the factory bracket, insert, and tighten the 3/8 hardware.
6. Step 6: Reinstall the control arm into the bracket using the factory hardware and torque to specification.
7. Step 7: Repeat steps 1 through 6 on the opposite side of the Jeep.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed the Barnes4wd JL/JT Front Frame Lower Control Arm Skid Plates.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Q: Can these skid plates be used on both Jeep JL and JT models?
A: Yes, these skid plates are designed to be compatible with both Jeep JL and JT models.

JL/JT Front Frame Lower Control Arm Skid Plates

Installation Instructions

Thank you for purchasing our JL/JT front frame lower control arm skid plates! Installation

Notes

• This product is designed to cap over the factory front frame lower control arm mounts on a 2018-2023 Jeep JL Wrangler and a 2020-2023 Jeep JT Gladiator
• Refer to the factory service manual to remove any factory components.
• Drilling two holes in each factory lower control arm bracket is required for installation.

Tools required

• Drill
• 3/8” Drill Bit
• 3/8” Ratchet
• 1/2” Ratchet
• 9/16” Socket
• 21mm socket
• 9/16” Wrench
• 24mm Wrench

Contents of box

Bill Of Materials for B4WK12741

QTY| Part Number| Etch Number| Description
1| B4W188611| 611 B| JL Front Frame Lower Control Arm Skid Driver
1| B4W188612| 612 B| JL Front Frame Lower Control Arm Skid Passenger
4| 37CNNE0Y/GC| NA| 3/8-16 Nylock Yellow
4| 37C100HCS8Y| NA| 3/8″-16X1″ Hex Head

1. Step 1:
   Park the Jeep on a level surface and remove the frame front lower control arm bolt.

2. Step 2:
   Place the skid plate over the front control arm bracket. If your factory bracket has been damaged, you may need to straighten them before the skid will fit.

3. Step 3:
   Install the control arm bolt to locate the bracket and mark the center of the two 3/8” holes.

4. Step 4:
   Remove the skid plate and drill two 3/8” holes into the factory bracket.

5. Step 5:
   With the holes drilled reinstall the skid plate over the factory bracket install the 3/8” hardware and tighten.

6. Step 6:
   Reinstall the control arm into the bracket and install the factory hardware and torque to the factory torque specification.

7. Step 7:
   Repeat steps 1 through 6 on the opposite side of the jeep.
   Congratulations! You have finished the installation of the Barnes4wd JL/JT Front Frame Lower Control Arm Skid Plates

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