American-expedition-vehicles Brute Frame Manual do Utilizador

Page 1 of 20BRUTE KIT02. The Brute FrameInstallation Guide

Page 10 of 20A. STRETCHING THE JEEP FRAMEOVERVIEWAlthough some people find the prospect of modifying the frame a daunting task, in reality it is avery

Page 11 of 20the inside. Using the 3/8” self tapping bolts, install the frame extension jigs over theextensions. Tighten by hand and adjust the fram

Page 12 of 202. Check frame dimensions. The frame jigs are a proven way to stretch the frame with minimalhassle but it’s still necessary to double c

Page 13 of 204. Install the Fishplates. Begin by grinding the inside welds smooth so that the fishplates cansit flush to the frame rail. Position e

Page 14 of 20firmly in place and mark the weld areas as shown on the extension and frame. Remove thefishplate and prepare the areas to be welded by r

Page 15 of 207. Install the E-brake cables. Install Jeep Unlimited E-brake cables; part #52013455AB &#52013457AB for disk brakes. For drum brake

Page 16 of 202. Leave the Forward Bed Mount clamped or tacked in place until the Rear Frame Extensionhas been located. Finish welding of both pieces

Page 17 of 202. Temporally mount the rear frame extension to check fit. Using eight 1/2” bolts and thefishplates, bolt the rear frame assembly to th

Page 18 of 204. Weld the Rear Frame Extension to the frame. Tack weld the four corners at each frame jointand the winch mount to crossmember. DO NO

Page 19 of 208. Prime and paint all weld areas and the rest of the frame extension parts. E-coat will not holdup to UV radiation and must be painted

Page 2 of 20PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU STARTTO GUARANTEE A QUALITY INSTALLATION, WE RECOMMEND READING THESEINSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE BEGINNING ANY WO

Page 20 of 20COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS?American Expedition VehiclesPhone: 406.251.2100Email: [email protected]: http://www.aev-conversions.c

Page 3 of 20A. PREPARATION OF THE JEEP FRAMEOVERVIEWPreparation of the Jeep frame is a simple task that most builders can perform easily. Preparingth

Page 4 of 204. Remove the brake and fuel line bundle. Rubicon Locker Pump hose and any vapor lines onyour particular year Wrangler will be lengthene

Page 5 of 208. Fit the cutting jig to the frame and mark all critical locations. The cutting jig is symmetricaland designed to be used on both sides

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Page 7 of 209. Drill and tap the extension jig mounting holes. With the cutting jig still firmly clamped inplace, use a 3/16” pilot bit and carefull

Page 8 of 2012. Locate the frame sleeves. Use a small tack weld to locate the frame sleeves half way intothe frame openings. Remove any E-coating wh

Page 9 of 2013. Prepare the frame extension pieces. The extensions come E-coated to prevent corrosion.This is the same coating the rest of the frame