Jeep Cherokee Forum
Before the tire carrier got put on.
Before the tire carrier got put on.
0 2010/03/13 18:08:03
Detours send you everything assembled so you know which bolts go where and primed flat gray. I went with a flat black top coat to match the trim on mine.
Detours send you everything assembled so you know which bolts go where and primed flat gray. I went with a flat black top coat to match the trim on mine.
0 2010/03/13 18:08:03
The end caps, bumper, and rear hitch bolts all needed to be removed before anything could go on. Detours suggest you remove the hitch and put it on later but you don't need to. You can use it as your bottom plating for the L-brackets and the inner cross member has to be angled between it and the cargo floor. Those a re the only two hiccups you have and they're taken care of in about 10 minutes.
The end caps, bumper, and rear hitch bolts all needed to be removed before anything could go on. Detours suggest you remove the hitch and put it on later but you don't need to. You can use it as your bottom plating for the L-brackets and the inner cross member has to be angled between it and the cargo floor. Those a re the only two hiccups you have and they're taken care of in about 10 minutes.
0 2010/03/13 18:08:03
The L-brackets go into the sub-frame, tying everything to it and the rear body panel between the gas tank and the bumper. It's pretty strong.
The L-brackets go into the sub-frame, tying everything to it and the rear body panel between the gas tank and the bumper. It's pretty strong.
0 2010/03/13 18:08:03
The lower cross member attaches to the L-brackets and the inner cross member. Everything else attaches to this. It comes with d-ring recovery points and these require 2 cuts to be made to the stock bumper.
The lower cross member attaches to the L-brackets and the inner cross member. Everything else attaches to this. It comes with d-ring recovery points and these require 2 cuts to be made to the stock bumper.
0 2010/03/13 18:08:03
You have to find the center line of your bumper, then measure out from it to find the inner/outer cut lines to allow the d-ring brackets to pass through. each pass-through is about 3/4" wide.
You have to find the center line of your bumper, then measure out from it to find the inner/outer cut lines to allow the d-ring brackets to pass through. each pass-through is about 3/4" wide.
0 2010/03/13 18:16:30
The bumper fits right over the lower cross member and ends up about 1/8" closer to the body than factory. The only way you can tell is when you look closely at the bumper caps.
The bumper fits right over the lower cross member and ends up about 1/8" closer to the body than factory. The only way you can tell is when you look closely at the bumper caps.
0 2010/03/13 18:16:30
After drilling 9 holes (4 left, 5 right) through the bumper, the lower brackets bolt over it and into lower cross member, sandwiching the bumper between them. The left bracket has the greasable swing arm pinion and the left has the arm lock waiting to be attached.
After drilling 9 holes (4 left, 5 right) through the bumper, the lower brackets bolt over it and into lower cross member, sandwiching the bumper between them. The left bracket has the greasable swing arm pinion and the left has the arm lock waiting to be attached.
0 2010/03/13 18:16:30
Once the lock and tire mount are on all that's left is to put the bumper caps and spare on.
Once the lock and tire mount are on all that's left is to put the bumper caps and spare on.
0 2010/03/13 18:16:30
The finished product. All that's left is to buy a couple of d-rings and a matching BFG A/T.
The finished product. All that's left is to buy a couple of d-rings and a matching BFG A/T.
0 2010/03/13 18:16:30
I think the vertical setup for the tire looks better than it being angled with the window, but you can get either from detours at no extra charge.
I think the vertical setup for the tire looks better than it being angled with the window, but you can get either from detours at no extra charge.
0 2010/03/13 18:22:47
About 1/2 your rear view is eaten up but it's worth it in my opinion.
About 1/2 your rear view is eaten up but it's worth it in my opinion.
0 2010/03/13 18:22:47