88-98 CHEVY TRUCK
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
KIT #10002 #10003
WARNING
Do not attempt to tow with the vehicle bumper after the relocating brackets have been installed. These brackets are designed to enhance the appearance of the vehicle. Towing with the bumper after the brackets have been installed could result in vehicle damage, personal injury or death. All towing should be done with a class III receiver hitch only. The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage or injury resulting from towing with the bumper.
Rev. 03, Copyright 9/04 Performance Automotive Group
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Part's List 2” & 3” kits
2 Rear bumper brackets
2 Outside bumper support straps
12 7/16" USS washers
7/16" x 1 1/2" bolts
7/16" Nylock nuts
3/8" x 1 1/2" bolts
3/8" USS washers
3/8" Nylock nuts
12MM Nylock nuts
12MM Washers
1. Read the instructions completely and carefully before you begin.
2. Check the kit for proper contents (refer to the part's list and the picture diagrams). This rear bumper raising kit can be installed on an 88-98 Chevy/GMC pickup only.
Part's List 3” Only
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1/2" SAE washers
1/2" Nylock nuts
3. Park the vehicle on a clean, dry, flat (level) surface.
Block the tires so the vehicle cannot roll in either direction.
4. Disconnect both battery cables- Be sure to disconnect the negative cable first, then the positive cable.
5. Disconnect the license plate lights from the rear bumper.
6. There are four bolts on each frame rail that mount the rear bumper to the frame. There is one on the bottom of the frame, and three on the side. The most forward side bolt is the top bolt for the spring hanger.
Support the rear bumper so the mounting bolts can be removed and the bumper will not fall. At the outside of the bumper there are two nuts and two bolts that mount the bumper brace to the bumper. Loosen the nuts and bolts to allow the bumper brace to swing away from the frame when the bumper is removed. Remove the stock rear bumper mounting bolts from each side and the bottom of the frame.
Remove the rear bumper from the vehicle.
7. Remove four bolts and two bumper brackets from the bumper.
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8. Install two kit rear bumper brackets on rear bumper with four bolts and four nuts. Do not tighten.
Kit 3/8” X 1 1/2” Bolt
Kit 3/8” USS Washers
Kit 3/8” Nylock Nuts
9. With the two bumper braces rotated out, position two
kit rear bumper brackets and rear bumper on frame rails.
Frame
10. Install two kit bumper brackets in frame with two kit
3/8” x 1 1/2” bolts, four kit 3/8” USS washers, and two kit 3/8” nylock nuts. Do not tighten.
11. Install two kit bumper brackets in frame with two bolts, two kit 1/2” SAE washers, and two kit 12mm nylock nuts. Do not tighten.
Kit Rear Bumper
Brackets
Bolt,
Kit 1/2” SAE
Washer,
Kit 12mm Nut
12. 3” kit: Install two kit 1-stud brackets on frame and kit bumper brackets with four kit 7/16” x 1 1/2” bolts, eight kit 7/16” USS washers, and four kit 7/16” nylock nuts as shown. Do not tighten.
Kit 7/16” X 1 1/2” Bolt,
Kit 7/16” USS Washers,
Kit 7/16” Nylock Nut
Kit 1/2” SAE Washers,
Kit 1/2” Nylock Nut
Bumper Brace
13. 3” kit: Rotate bumper braces in over two kit 1-stud brackets. Install kit 1-stud brackets, two bumper braces, and kit bumper brackets on frame with two
kit 1/2” SAE washers, two kit 1/2” nylock nuts, two kit
7/16” x 1 1/2” bolts, four kit 7/16” USS washers, and two kit 7/16” nylock nuts. Top kit 7/16” x 1 1/2” bolts shoud point from the inside out. Do not tighten.
Bolt and Nut
Rear Bumper
Kit Rear Bumper
Brackets
14. 2” kit: Install two kit three hole brackets on frame and kit bumper brackets with two kit 7/16” x 1 1/2” bolt, four kit 7/16” USS washers, and two kit 7/16” nylock nut as shown. Position bolt in bottom hole,
Do not tighten.
Kit 3/8” X 1 1/2” Bolt
Kit 3/8” USS Washers
Kit 3/8” Nylock Nuts
Kit 1-stud Bracket
Kit 7/16” X 1 1/2” Bolt,
Kit 7/16” USS Washers,
Kit 7/16” Nylock Nut
15. 2” kit: Rotate two bumper braces over two kit three hole brackets and install four kit 7/16” x 1 1/2” bolts, eight kit 7/16” USS washers, and four kit 7/16” nylock nuts. Do not tighten.
Kit 7/16” X 1 1/2” Bolt,
Kit 7/16” USS Washers,
Kit 7/16” Nylock Nut
Rear Bumper
Kit 3/8” X 1 1/2”
Bolt
16. Adjust the bumper to body clearance. Be sure that the tailgate will open and close properly. Tighten all bumper mounting hardware securely. We recommend the use of loctite or similar adhesive on all mounting hardware.
Bumper Brace
Kit Rear Bumper
Brackets
17. Connect the license plate lights to the bumper.
Bolt and Nut
18. Connect both battery cables. Be sure to connect the positive cable first, then the negative cable.
Kit 7/16” X 1 1/2” Bolt,
Kit 7/16” USS Washer
Kit Three Hole Bracket
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