Warn Rock Crawler
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Warn Rock Crawler
Picked up a used Warn Rock Crawler front bumper and tried installing it today. It did not come with any hardware, just the brackets and bumper itself. I followed the instructions from warn. Since I did not have the spacer plates I used some washers between the frame and the brackets. It seems that the bumper is riding too close to the grill and I cannot get it to fit. I'm trying to use 1 1/2" long carriage bolts, should I be using longer? The only other option I could see to mounting it would be to cut the grill a little bit, but I feel it shouldn't be necessary. I'd really appreciate some help.
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My thoughts exactly. For a bumper, especially a heavy offroad bumper, you will want grade 8 hardware. I'm gonna assume you got these carriage bolts from your local hardware store. Regular hardware store carriage bolts are generally grade 5 or less. Grade 8 carriage bolts are out there, but are not generally used in automotive applications.
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I'll try to get some pictures up if it ever stops snowing in NY when I have free time.
Here is the link for installation instructions from Warn [URL]http://static.summitracing.com/global/images/instructions/wrn-68466a0-pn68450.pdf
I did verify that I have the correct bumper through the part numbers.
And I definitely made sure that I got all Grade 8 hardware or Grade 10.9 in the case of the metric bolts.
I looked over the bumper a few times and it doesn't appear to have any damage or tool/machine marks from a repair. But I will check again, the thought didn't cross my mind as I was attempting the install.
I spoke to a representative from Warn today and was able to order the frame spacer places that I assume are causing me some issues. I'll update everyone when I get these in and can give it another shot.
Here is the link for installation instructions from Warn [URL]http://static.summitracing.com/global/images/instructions/wrn-68466a0-pn68450.pdf
I did verify that I have the correct bumper through the part numbers.
And I definitely made sure that I got all Grade 8 hardware or Grade 10.9 in the case of the metric bolts.
I looked over the bumper a few times and it doesn't appear to have any damage or tool/machine marks from a repair. But I will check again, the thought didn't cross my mind as I was attempting the install.
I spoke to a representative from Warn today and was able to order the frame spacer places that I assume are causing me some issues. I'll update everyone when I get these in and can give it another shot.
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Wow, last time I logged in was 2/11/12, didn't think it was that long ago!
Pics would be a big help.
I've had that same bumper on my truck for about 5yrs and it is mounted perfectly level and even from side-to-side, I'm sure that I can help if I could see what looks different on your truck compared to mine.
Pics would be a big help.
I've had that same bumper on my truck for about 5yrs and it is mounted perfectly level and even from side-to-side, I'm sure that I can help if I could see what looks different on your truck compared to mine.
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