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How to Install Rugged Ridge Rear Control Arm, Skid Plates - Pair on your 2007-2013 Wrangler

Tools Required
  • Basic Hand Tools Required
Extreme Terrain
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Contents

(1) Right Rear Skid Plate
(1) Left Rear Skid Plate
(4) M14 Flat Washer
(2) M14 Nylock Hex Nut
(2) M14 - 20 x 120 Graded Bolt


1. Please read instructions fully prior to installing the JK Rear Control Arm Skid Plates (18003.36). The Skid Plates have been designed to be a no drill application for ease of installation. Take your time when installing to insure proper fitment and tightening of bolts.

PLEASE NOTE: This kit will not fit vehicles equipped with alignment cams or cam bolts.

2. Put vehicle in gear (Park), set emergency brake and block tires before proceeding with installation.

3. Support lower control arm and remove original 14mm axle control arm attachment bolt and nut (pic.1).


4. Place control arm back into mounting bracket and slide control arm skid plate up and over mounting bracket from underneath (pic.2).


5. Align mounting holes of the control arm, mounting bracket and control arm skid plate. With one flat washer placed on M14 bolt insert through side opposite from tire. Place one flat washer and M14 Nylock nut on to bolt and tighten to 130 ft. lbs. (pic.3)


6. Repeat steps 2-5 for the other side. After installing both sides double-check that both bolts have been tightened to the specified setting of 130 ft. lbs. If vehicle is equipped with greasable control arms servicing them at this time is recommended.

7. After 200 miles inspect all bolts and tighten to 130 ft. lbs. if needed.