2008 - 2011Chevy Rear Bumper Install

2008 - 2011Chevy
Rear Bumper Install
Warning!
Read the instructions completely before beginning the installation. Before tightening bolts check to make
sure that there are no obstructions such as brake, fuel or electrical lines that may be damaged. Also keep
in mind this is an aftermarket product and MAY require some minor shimming and or trimming, reaming
etc. To fit properly.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
IF YOU ARE RECEIVING THIS ROAD ARMOR PRODUCT RAW/UNCOATED.
BE SURE TO INSPECT AND OR TEST FIT YOUR PRODUCT TO ENSURE PROPER FITMENT AND ADEQUATE SURFACE PREPARATION BEFORE
HAVING YOUR PRODUCT COATED, PAINTED, BED LINED, ETC.
ROAD ARMOR WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COST OF COATING YOUR UNIT IF ANY PROBLEMS WITH FIT OR FINISH ARE NOT
NOTED AND ADDRESSED PRIOR TO HAVING YOUR PRODUCT COATED.
THANK YOU
SUGGESTED LIGHTS THAT FIT THIS UNIT:
PIAA 2000 - www.piaa.com - Part Numbers (2091, 2090).
Hella 1400 Optilux
License plate lights. You can get them at...
http://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Lights/Optronics/LPL31CB.html
TOOLS NEEDED
-Yourself and a strong friend / bumper jack.
( Don’t worry, we’re not calling you or your friend a “tool” )
- Socket set, Ratchet & Wrenches (metric & standard)
( ... more than likely metric for your rig, cause everything’s imported these days,
and standard for your new bad ass Made in USA bumper.
Road Armor thanks you for supporting the American Economy! )
- Common Sense, Tape Measure, and a bit of Patience
( And also a cold drink to celebrate afterwards )
GM has a coating on their frame that comes off pretty easily and makes a mess. So
STEP 1 :
Make sure you have all necessary tools and hardware.
Additional 2011 Hardware :
Hardware Kit Includes :
(There is no OEM hardware reused)
(8) .5” x 13 x 1.5” Grade 8 Bolts
All Grade 8 hardware and bolts are 1.5” long
(2) .5” retainer clip
(2) 9/16” bolts
(12) 1/2” Washers
(16) .5” Washers Grade 8
(4)
9/16”
washers
(4) 3/8” Washers
(8) .5” Lock Washers
(2) 9/16” lock washers
(6) 1/2” Lock Washers
(4) 3/8 SOCKET CAP WINCH BOLTS
(2) 9/16” nuts
(2) 3/8” Lock Washers
(4) 7/16 ALLEN HEAD WINCH BOLTS
(6) ½” bolts
(6) 1/2” Nuts
(8) Hex Nut ½-13 Grade 8
(2) 3/8” bolts
(2) 14mm-2mm Nuts
(2) Push on Retainer Clips
(8) ALLEN HEAD BOLT & NUT (for logo and trailer plug plate)
- You may end up with extra hardware depending on the year and model of your truck.
STEP 2:
Uninstall OEM Bumper
• Park on level surface and Disconnect Positive Battery Terminal.
• Disconnect Factory license plate lights
*If your vehicle is equipped with factory back up sensors and/or trailer plug you will need to disconnect them.
• Uninstall the factory bumper saving all OEM hardware.
• Uninstall trailer plug from OEM bumper
Note - If you have a 2011 2500 / 3500 Short Bed you will need to lower the spare tire.
STEP 3:
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Install Road Armor Bumper
On the trailer plug mount you will need to bend the small tab away as pointed out in the
photo. Photo 1
Install your trailer plug and turn the plug clockwise and you will feel it lock into place. If it
does not you may have done it backwards. Photo 2
Loosely fit brackets on frame using the factory bolts from the factory bumper. Photo 5 - 6
Install one 1/2” bolt in Road Armor bumper per side using retainer clips as shown in picture.
Photo 3 - 4
Wrap the corners of the bumper with soft material to protect bed from scratching.
• Carefully guide bumper onto brackets and snug down the hardware but not tight enough to
where you cannot move the bumper around.
• Square the bumper up with the bottom of the tail gate and the sides of the body. Be sure to
check clearance when opening tailgate (be cautious when doing this).
• Tighten all hardware down once the bumper is centered.
*If you have a factory trailer hitch there are cutouts in the bumper below the winch mount so you can bolt the bumper to the hitch for some extra support.
Note - if you have a 2011 2500 / 3500..
• Use the 14mm OEM bolt and supplied nut to bolt the frame to the hitch. Make sure the
bolt goes down into the frame so the threads are facing down and tighten. Photo 9
• Depending on the model of truck you may need to use the additional frame mount
plate so the mount sits parallel to the frame. Photo 7 - 8
• Install the bumper mount as shown in pictures using 1/2” hardware. You will need
someone that does not have a big forearm to push the 1/2” bolt through the frame
from the access hole in the frame. See picture 10 - 12
• Do not tighten down frame bracket hardware.
• Continue with step 3
• Once bumper is tight crank spare tire into place. Picture 13
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Place the trailer mount
tab in the same position
as illustrated. You are going to need to bend the
small tab away from you.
Use a socket to help
push on the retainer
washer.
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NOTE: ALL REMAINING PICTURES ARE FOR 2011 CHEVY SHORT BED APPLICATION
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Note: the screen
shot to the right
shows how the
2008 - 2010
2500/3500 frame
bracket fits.