JCROffroad XJRC Configuration guide

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Please read the mounting instructions below carefully before attempting to install.
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JEEP CHEROKEE XJ (84-01)
REAR CRUSADER BUMPER
INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS

6x 12x
1/2”-13
Locknut
1/2”
USS Washer
1/2-13 1-1/2”
Hex Head
6x
INCLUDED HARDWARE

INCLUDED PARTS
1x
1L/1R
1L/1R

Start by removing the factory rear bumper. There are two mounting brackets from the
bumper to the back of the bulkhead with 4 bolts each. (Photo shown is with the bumper
skin removed for illustration purposes.)
If you’re installing on a 97’ and up, and are not installing our lower quarter panel armor,
you have the option of cutting the plastic side skirts on the lower quarter panels (as
shown below) and leaving much of it behind. Draw a straight line down from where the
tail lights attach to the body and trim the factory plastic with a utility knife.
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INSTALLATION

If our nutstrips were purchased, remove whatever factory nut strips were inside the
frame rails first. (If installed) You will need to unbolt any hitches, skids, or exhaust mounts
that are bolted under the frame.
Insert the new nutstrips into frame. You may want to loosely install one bolt on the
forward most hole to help keep them aligned. For more inststruction, please look at the
XJ Rear Nutstrip Install Instructions.
If not using nutstrips, the uniframe tie-in brackets will need to be loosely installed before
the bumper. (See step 11) By utilizing the lock washer inside the frame, the tie-ins will
later be able to be tightened down without needing a wrench on the nut. Just remember
to keep them somewhat moveable for alignment purposes at this time.
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5.
INSTALLATION

Li the bumper into place over the frame side mounts. Use a helper or a jack to hold it
into position and make sure it is somewhat level.
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INSTALLATION
Install frame side bumper brackets with the slotted holes facing out and the oset down.
Reusing factory bolts, center brackets with slots/holes. The outside width should be
roughly 39 3/4".
6.

Adjust bumper pitch and height with the 5/8" bolts, or le and right with the frame side
bolts/slots. Check the operation of the tailgate, lower the bumper down if the gate hits
the top of the bumper.
Using the included 5/8" bolts, washers and nuts, reach up behind bumper and install into
slots from the outside in. Assemble in the orientation shown below, and be sure to do
this on both sides of the bumper. The swept back design of the bumper prohibits working
a lot room on this step, so exhibit patience! *Alternatively, you can bolt the frame side
brackets onto the bumper before hoisting the whole assembly onto the frame. You can
pull the weather stripping out of the way to gain access to the upper bolts on the frame
side mounts. This method may take a time or two to get the alignment of everything
correct.
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8.
INSTALLATION

If you chose to purchase our integrated lower quarter panels, install them at this time
using the XJ Integrated Lower quarter panel instructions found on the product oage
on our website. The only dierence being, you will need to drill the holes where they set
over the bumpers to install that hardware. Be sure to do this aer the bumpers has been
correctly aligned.
12.
INSTALLATION
Once you are happy with the look and alignment, tighten down all of the hardware. If you
have access, a one or two foot extension can be used to more easily reach the 5/8" nuts.
If your using nutstrips, install any additional skids and the unibody tie in’s at this point.
Their orientation (welded on spacer on top or bottom) will depend on what options
you have on your Jeep. With no skids or receivers the spacer will be on top. With any
additional bracketry under the frame, you may need to flip the brackets side to side and
leave the welded spacer underneath.
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INSTALLATION
Once all of your hardware is tight, your bumper install is now complete. Enjoy your new
rear bumper!
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