Rugged Ridge 11252.51 User manual

Installation Instructions
11252.51
Hood Lift JK Wrangler 07 and up
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PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL THIS PRODUCT
DRILLING REQUIRED
Kit Includes: (2) Hood Lift Strut
(2) Ball Stud
(2) L Bracket w/Ball Stud
(4) Sheet Metal Screw
(4) Star Washer
Step 1: Locate the factory hole in the vertical brackets coming from the firewall.
Step 2: Beginning with the passenger side, open the factory hole to 5/16”. (Fig.1)
Step 3: To prevent corrosion, cover exposed metal from drilling with paint. (Fig.2)
Step 4: Install a ball stud and nylock nut and tighten. (Fig.4, 5 & 6)
(Fig.1) (Fig.2)
(Fig.4) (Fig.5) (Fig.6)

Installation Instructions
11252.51
Hood Lift JK Wrangler 07 and up
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BEFORE MOVING ON, ATTACH ONE END OF THE HOOD STRUT AND CHECK FOR ANY POSSIBLE
INTERFERENCE’S THEIR MAYBE ON THE FENDERWELL
Step 5: Moving to the hood, measure up 19 ½” from the bottom edge, and mark a spot approximately 2” from the outside
edge. Measure in from the outside edge 2”, this will make the L bracket with ball stud roughly about an 1/8” to the
inside edge of the hood insulation. Using the L bracket w/ball stud mark the 2 holes to be drilled. The L bracket
with ball stud can be moved out as far as 20”, but no less than 19 ½”. 19 ½” will provide maximum hood lift.
(Fig.7, 8, 9)
(Fig.7)
(Fig.8) (Fig.9)
Step 6: Using a 5/64” drill bit drill out the marked holes. NOTE: TO PROTECT THE OUTTER HOOD SURFACE FROM
DAMAGE WRAP, THE DRILL BIT USING A PIECE OF MASKING TAPE ONLY ALLOWING AN 1/8” OF DRILL BIT
SHOWING. THIS WILL PREVENT THE DRILL BIT GOING TO FAR AND POSSIBLY DIMPLING THE HOOD. (Fig.10 &
11)
(Fig.10) (Fig.11)

Installation Instructions
11252.51
Hood Lift JK Wrangler 07 and up
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Step 7: Attach the L bracket with ball stud using the philips head screws provided. (Fig.12)
Step 8: Attach the other end of the hood strut by pushing the socket over the ball stud till it snaps into place. Slowly close
the hood and check for interference with any components that may be located on the fender well. (Fig.13 & 14)
(Fig.12) (Fig.13) (Fig.14)
Step 9: Repeat steps 1 thru 8 for the driver side.
Enjoy the new freedom to work under your hood without that annoying prop rod.