Front Bumper install problems

[buster04]

Got a lot of my post answered, but I got two of the same tow brackets..I


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[Rock Your 4x4, Inc.]

1. Yes you do have the same tow hook brackets. Good job for looking at what you had before you started. You'll have to contact your local dealer or AEV for the correct ones.

2. It looks like you have the parts, reference the instruction sheet.

3. The gold nuts are crimped on the end to lock onto the bolts to keep things tight.

4. The 8 allen head bolts do fasten the bumper to the frame and winch mount, and yes they do use the gold nuts. Don't use an allen wrench to tighten them, use an allen socket on a bamf ratchet while a helper holds the nuts on the backside. The short one goes pass. side upper inner as to not interfere with winch motor.

5. The foglamps fasten to the brackets with the screw that held them onto the oe bumper, reference Jeep dealer for those or make up something, AEV doesn't supply them.

6. You don't have a six, but I'll help you with it. The front bumper is hard to install and you definately need a helper to aid in assembly. Good luck, takes a while to complete the job!

[buster04]

Thanks.. Do you know if I can proceed with my install without the tow hook brackets until I get the proper one??

[AEVJohn]

Buster, Give Mike at AEV a call 248.926.0256 x1 and he'll get you the correct tow hook. You'll need it before you complete the install. Also make sure you download the instructions from www.aev-conversions.com/products/docs/ I just noticed the parts list provided with the online instructions is out of date, so Mike will also provide you with the current hardware parts list. From the photo, it looks like you have everything you need but give a call and we'll make sure. Thanks, John

[AEV Mike]

Buster, get in touch with me and I'll have a tow hook sent out today to you. Thanks and I apologize for the inconvenience. 248-926-0256 x212

Mike