How to Install a Rough Country Hydraulic Hood Assist on your 1997-2006 Wrangler TJ

1. Drill the hole as shown using a 11/32” drill bit using caution to drill through the brace only. DO NOT drill through the exterior of the hood. See Photo 1.

2. Install the mounting studs with the supplied 5/16” lock nuts as shown in Photo 2 with the passenger side stud in the lower hole and the driver side in the 2nd hole from the bottom. Tighten using a 1/2” wrench.

3. Install the supplied flag nut and secure the hood bracket in the lower hole as shown with the supplied 5/16” x 3/4” bolts, washers. See Photo 3 & 4. Tighten using a 1/2” wrench.

4. Using the bracket as a guide, center the bracket and drill directly above the lower hole using a 5/16” bit. See Photo 5.

5. Install the supplied flag nut as shown in Photo 6 with the supplied 5/16” x 3/4” bolt and washer. Tighten using a 1/2” wrench.

6. On the driver side, measure back 5 1/2” from fire wall to center of the u-bolts as shown and install the u-bolt clamp and bracket. See Photo 7. Tighten clamps using a 9/16” wrench.

7. Install the studs in the bracket as shown in Photo 8 with the supplied 5/16” lock nut and tighten using a 1/2” wrench.

8. On the passenger side, measure back 6 3/4” from fire wall to center of the u-bolts as shown and install the u-bolt clamp and bracket. See Photo 9.

9. Install the mounting stud with the supplied 5/16” lock nut and tighten using a 1/2” wrench.

10. Install the shock struts on the mounting studs as shown in Photo 10. Adjust mounting studs as necessary to even lift on Jeep hood.

All components must be retightened after 500 miles, and checked periodically after installation.