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  3. 15201.04

Rugged Ridge 15201.04 Installation guide

  • Hello, I've reviewed the Rugged Ridge wheel spacer and adaptor lug nut replacement instructions. This document details the steps for safely replacing lug nuts on your wheel spacers and adaptors. It covers proper installation, torque specifications, and maintenance schedules. I'm ready to answer your questions about the installation process or the parts used in this manual.
  • What should be used to secure wheels to the spacer or adaptor?
    What torque setting should be used for the new lug nuts?
    When should the spacer and wheel be re-torqued?
The following instructions have been supplied for the following part numbers
15201.02
15201.03
15201.04
The new parts are being supplied to help alleviate this potential problem.
Take care when removing all nuts from studs. nuts should be removed with little effort.
NOTE: Original equipment lug nuts should be used to secure wheel to spacer or adaptor.
Take care when removing all nuts from studs. Nuts should be removed with little effort,
but if a good quality thread lock was used this may require additional force.
(3) With spacer or adaptor removed apply good quality thread lock to axle wheel studs.
supplied lug nuts are oriented with the tapered surface of the wheel spacer. Tighten lug nuts
ALSO RE-TORQUE AFTER EVERY 2,000 MILES.
(5) Re-assemble tire to spacer using factory lug nuts and torque to factory specification.
CHECK TORQUE ON SPACER AND WHEEL AFTER 45 MILES.
(2) With wheel removed proceed to remove spacer or adaptor from axle assembly.
(1) Remove tire using the proper procedures spelled out in the Jeep® service manual.
(4) Install supplied lug nuts to axle studs only. Make sure that the tapered surface of the
in a criss-cross pattern. Set torque to 85-100 ft-lbs It will help to have another person
holding the brakes when tightening.
Installation Instructions
Rugged Ridge wheel spacer and adaptor lug nut replacment instructions
Kit Information
Supplied are 10 new lug nuts for the replacement of original spacer and adaptor nuts.
You may have experienced difficulty installing and or removing the original lug nuts.
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