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How to Install an Addictive Desert Designs Stealth Front Bumper w/ Skid Plate Light Bar Mount

Installation Time

1 hours

Tools Required
  • 1/2" Drill Bit
  • 3/4" Wrench
  • 3/4" Socket
  • Ratchet
  • 15MM Socket & Ratchet
  • Sharpie
  • Center Punch

PREPARATION STEPS

1. Disconnect the negative terminal on the battery. With the vehicle on level ground and the emergency brake set.


2. You will need the following tools:

a. ½” drill bit

b. ¾” wrench

c. ¾” Socket

d. Ratchet

e. 15MM socket and ratchet

f. Sharpie type marking pen

g. Center punch


3. Hardware Included:

a. 8 – ½” x 1 ½” Bolts

b. 8 – ½” Nuts

c. 12 – ½” Flat washers

**2 – 15mm Skid plate Bolts will be re-used in the installation


INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Remove factory Front Bumper and front skid plate (Keep the 2 – 15mm Skid plate Bolts for re-use) .


2. Fit the Bumper onto the truck and use the Sharpie to mark the frame horn to drill the ½” holes. The red arrows are the holes to be drilled, the blue arrows show the factory slots. Slots and holes will be opposite for the Drivers side


***If you purchased lights that fit behind the bumper, now is a good time to install those into the bumper****


3. Fit the bumper back onto the truck and attach using the supplied ½” x 1 ½” Bolts (8 ea.), ½” Nuts (8 ea.) and ½” Flat Washers (12 ea.). Leave finger tight until all of the bolts are installed, then tighten to 70 ft./lbs.


4. Attach the lower section using the 2 – 15mm Skid Plate Bolts taken from the factory skid plate.


5. Step back and enjoy your new A.D.D. bumper.


6. Check, and re-tighten if needed, all mounting bolts after 100 miles and periodically thereafter.