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How to Install Rugged Ridge Black Powder Coated Light Bar (97-06 Jeep Wrangler TJ) on your Jeep Wrangler

Tools Required
  • T-40 Torx Socket or Driver
  • 6mm Allen Key
  • Phillips Screwdriver
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Shop Parts in this Guide

Left upright- Passenger side, Right upright- Driver side, Cross pieces-Over windshield, 6mm bolts- mount uprights to windshield, Phillips screws- mount crossbar to uprights

1. While installing do not over tighten bolts to allow for some movement while installing other pieces. 


Before Installation Picture

2. Remove the top two T-40 screws on passenger side of windshield. 


4. Place passenger upright over hole and align. Insert two of the supplied 6mm bolts and washers. Hand tighten.


5. Repeat for drivers side.


6. Mount crossbar onto uprights and put Philips screw with washer into hole. Hand tighten


7. Go back and tighten down all bolts and screws until tight.


Finished picture of installation of Rugger Ridge light bar

Installation Instructions provided by Austin Hodge February 17, 2017