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How to Install a M.O.R.E. Steering Box Skid Plate on your 1997-2006 Jeep Wrangler TJ

Installation Time

1 hours

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HARDWARE KIT:

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1     1/2”-13x1 1/4” Bolt
2     1/2” Flat Washers
1     1/2” Crimp Loc Nut

Please read and understand all instructions before beginning the installation. Please read the terms and policies on the back of these instructions.

The SBS97 steering box skid plate is designed to fit the following Jeep® vehicles: 1997-2006 TJ Wranglers .

STEP 1: Remove the DS lower bumper bolt and both lower steering gear box bolts.

STEP 2: Install the new skid plate using the factory bolts that you just removed, ( we recommend using Loc Tight on the steering gear bolts). Torque the 2 steering gear bolts to 70 ft. lbs. and the lower bumper bolt to 77 ft. lbs.

STEP 3: Now center punch the bumper using the skid plate as a guide and drill this hole to 1/2”. Install the new 1/2” bolt with flat washer on top and bottom and tighten nut to 80 ft. lbs.

STEP 4: You are finished ! Thank you for purchasing your Jeep parts from M.O.R.E.™.



TERMS-POLICIES:

FIT and TOLERANCES: These Motor Mounts are the results of countless hours of research, testing, fitting and refining. Jeep® frames have a wide tolerance on bolt hole centers from frame to frame. This is why M.O.R.E.™ has installed “slots” in which to mount them. In addition to the factory tolerances, most people install other then factory equipment such as suspension lift kits, skid plates, different transfer cases etc. M.O.R.E.™ has done the best job we can to insure that our parts fit with all of the possibilities. However, you may find it necessary to grind, elongate, bend, or force these parts to fit on your rig. Please use common sense when installing these parts and let us know how we can improve them.

DAMAGE CLAIMS: All orders are carefully packed, however, mishandling by the carrier can result in damage. The carrier has the responsibility for the shipment from the time it leaves our warehouse until it is delivered to you. All claims for lost or damaged goods should be reported to the carrier, not to M.O.R.E.™ LLC.

RETURNS: No returns will be accepted without prior permission from M.O.R.E.™ LLC. After you receive a Return Goods Authorization (RGA) number, merchandise must be returned prepaid and insured. A claim must be made with in 30 days from receipt of merchandise. The original invoice or a copy with the RGA number written on must accompany all returns. A 20% restocking fee will be charged on all parts returned for credit or refund unless merchandise is proven to be defective or was shipped wrong by M.O.R.E.™ LLC. No merchandise will be issued credit or refund if it has been installed, modified, used in any way or is in unsalable condition.

WARRANTY: All merchandise is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship prior to installation. Any alteration or improper use will void this warranty. Because all parts we sell are intended for use in heavy-duty applications it is not possible to warrantee or guarantee the performance of any items. M.O.R.E.™ LLC. products and the products manufactured by others, which we sell may be subject to an infinite variety of conditions due to the manner in which they are used, serviced and/or installed. Purchasers and users of such products rely upon their own judgment as to the suitable use selection, service and installation of such products.

PRODUCT DISCLAIMER: Modification of your vehicle to enhance performance with parts sold by M.O.R.E.™ LLC. may create a dangerous condition which could cause serious bodily injury, and the buyer hereby expressly assumes all risks associated with any such modifications. All parts sold by M.O.R.E.™ LLC. are for racing or off road use only. Mountain Off Road Enterprises LLC. will not accept responsibility for personal injury or property damage arising from the failure of any parts manufactured or sold by M.O.R.E.™ LLC.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Jeep®, AMC®, CJ®, YJ®, TJ® Wrangler®, are registered trademarks of DaimlerChrysler. M.O.R.E.™ is not affiliated with DaimlerChrysler.

M.0.R.E.™, BombProof™, S.R.S.™, SlipLoc™, DoubleJointed™, RockProof™, are trademarks used by Mountain Off Road Enterprises, LLC. These instructions and the M.O.R.E.™ logo are copyright©, 1999-2008.