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bumper to be lower on the tailgate. Once the correct position is found, mark the
tailgate. Open the tire carrier and mark the hole in the center of the rubber bumper.
The rubber bumper can either be bolted on through the tailgate or sheet metal
screwed to the tailgate.
Photo of Rubber Bumper on CJ tailgate.
WARNING
Drilling operations can cause flying metal chips.
WEAR SAFETY
GOGGLES.
Flying metal chips can cause eye injury.
24. Once all of the above steps are completed, recheck all of the mounting bolts for
proper toque.
25. Periodically fill the grease zerk on the tire carrier to prevent corrosion and binding.