AEV FRONT SKID RAM HEAVY DUTY User manual

INSTALLATION GUIDE
FRONT SKID
RAM HEAVY DUTY
AEV30440AA
Last Updated: 02/23/21
PLEASE READ ENTIRELY BEFORE YOU START
To guarantee a quality installation, we recommend reading these instructions thoroughly
before beginning any work. These instructions assume a certain amount of mechanical
ability and are not written nor intended for someone not familiar with auto repair.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. Disassembly
II. Installation
REQUIRED TOOLS
Common Hand Tools
NOTE: 3500 Trucks require a supplemental hardware kit.
AEV Part Number: 110602112AA

FRONT SKID RAM HEAVY DUTY
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ITEM NO.
PartNo
QTY.
1
ARMZ0120AA
TUBE ATTACHMENT
1
2
ARMZ1106AA
BOTTOM CLOSURE
1
3
ARMZ1102AA
COMPATABILITY BEAM MOUNT
2
4
AEV93002AB
M10 X 1.5 FLANGE NUT
14
5
AEV91025AA
M10 X 1.5 X 25 HHCS
12
6
98930A217
M10 X 1.5 X 35 CARRIAGE BOLT
2
7
AEV98001AB
M10 WASHER
12

1
AMERICAN EXPEDITION VEHICLES
I. DISASSEMBLY
1. If your vehicle is equipped with compatibility beams (fig. 1)., remove the four bolts securing them to the
frame. Save hardware. NOTE: We recommend applying rust prohibitor or paint to the exposed frame.
Figure 1
2. If installing after a winch is installed, remove the two underside bolts, being careful to keep track of the
spacer that is located between the bumper and the winch (fig. 2). Save hardware.
FRONT
Figure 2

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AMERICAN EXPEDITION VEHICLES
II. INSTALLATION
1. Loosely install the two AEV brackets using either the factory hardware saved in step one, or the AEV
supplemental hardware kit PN: 110602112AA (fig. 3).
Figure 3
2. With a helper or use of a floor jack, lift the tubular skid into position. Loosely install the bolts saved from
disassembly (Section I. Step 2), or the AEV supplied M10x25 hex head bolts, washers, and flange nuts
into the underside of the AEV Front Bumper. Dierent hole locations will be used depending on the
model year and winch setup of your truck.
A. For 2019+ trucks, the rearward hole on the bumper will be used (fig. 4).
B. For 2013 1/2 — 2018 trucks, the forward set of holes on the bumper will be used (fig. 5).
NOTE: In this position, the supplied M10x25 hex head bolts, washers, and flange nuts will need to be
used. There is room for an open end wrench between the winch and bumper.
Figure 4 Figure 5

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AMERICAN EXPEDITION VEHICLES
3. Lift the Closeout Plate into place and loosely install the two M10 x 35 carriage bolts through the
closeout bracket and the bottom of the compatibility beam brackets. Use two of the supplied M10
flange nuts to secure the bolts (fig. 6).
Figure 6
4. Install the ten supplied M10 x 25 hex head bolts, M10 washers, and M10 flange nuts into front and back
sides of the Closeout Plate. It is recommended to start at the center and work outward. Tool access is
provided using the slots on the bottom of the plate.
Figure 7: View from above
5. Torque the four nuts at the frame rails to 118 lb.-ft
6. Torque all of the M10 nuts to 43 lb.-ft