LOD Offrod Front Midwidth Bumper
JK Newbie
Joined: Dec 2011
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From: Dallas, OR
I'm mechanically challenged and I was able to install mine in about an hour and a half, by myself. The bolts/nuts are a pain to get at for tightening, but still doable with a little patience and the right tools. Mine didn't come with instructions, so I just kept the iPad with the Project-JK write up with photos handy. There have been a few posts that say you can manipulate your factory fog light wiring to where you don't have to lengthen the wires. I tore the loom and wire bundle apart looking for the extra length and there was no way.
Also, depending on what winch you go with, you might have to manipulate your winch plate and bumper when mounting them. I installed my bumper/winch plate and a week later went to install my new Recon winch. Dropped it in for a test fit and the clutch handle wouldn't disengage all the way before hitting the top of the bumper. I loosened everything up, wedged the winch plate up as high as the mounting bolts/holes would allow, pushed down on the bumper while tightening everything back up. Dropped the winch back in and everything cleared just fine. If you're not doing a winch right away, then no worries, you can make needed adjustments later. Good luck!
Also, depending on what winch you go with, you might have to manipulate your winch plate and bumper when mounting them. I installed my bumper/winch plate and a week later went to install my new Recon winch. Dropped it in for a test fit and the clutch handle wouldn't disengage all the way before hitting the top of the bumper. I loosened everything up, wedged the winch plate up as high as the mounting bolts/holes would allow, pushed down on the bumper while tightening everything back up. Dropped the winch back in and everything cleared just fine. If you're not doing a winch right away, then no worries, you can make needed adjustments later. Good luck!
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Joined: Dec 2012
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From: Jacksonville NC
I'm mechanically challenged and I was able to install mine in about an hour and a half, by myself. The bolts/nuts are a pain to get at for tightening, but still doable with a little patience and the right tools. Mine didn't come with instructions, so I just kept the iPad with the Project-JK write up with photos handy. There have been a few posts that say you can manipulate your factory fog light wiring to where you don't have to lengthen the wires. I tore the loom and wire bundle apart looking for the extra length and there was no way.
Also, depending on what winch you go with, you might have to manipulate your winch plate and bumper when mounting them. I installed my bumper/winch plate and a week later went to install my new Recon winch. Dropped it in for a test fit and the clutch handle wouldn't disengage all the way before hitting the top of the bumper. I loosened everything up, wedged the winch plate up as high as the mounting bolts/holes would allow, pushed down on the bumper while tightening everything back up. Dropped the winch back in and everything cleared just fine. If you're not doing a winch right away, then no worries, you can make needed adjustments later. Good luck!
Also, depending on what winch you go with, you might have to manipulate your winch plate and bumper when mounting them. I installed my bumper/winch plate and a week later went to install my new Recon winch. Dropped it in for a test fit and the clutch handle wouldn't disengage all the way before hitting the top of the bumper. I loosened everything up, wedged the winch plate up as high as the mounting bolts/holes would allow, pushed down on the bumper while tightening everything back up. Dropped the winch back in and everything cleared just fine. If you're not doing a winch right away, then no worries, you can make needed adjustments later. Good luck!
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From: Ladson, South Carolina
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