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Beginning right inner fender right inner fender Nose removed All the bits removed must remove headlights to access bolts both sides must unscrew 3/4 out core support off test fit mount and winch laying out cuts to core support 1/8 thick works best Oh yeah, Safety first. shield $14 Home Depot cable on, radar on, cables tied bull bar mount
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I'm going to try and list the major tools you will need for the job:
6 ton jack stands (not harbor freak)
Good SUV or floor jack
A good Air compressor and impact wrench( not completely necessary, but a big big plus)
Assorted metric sockets 1/2", 3/8" and 1/4" drive, yes you will use some of all (wigglers or universal joints for each drive too)
Long extensions for all drive too. (12" or more a plus)
molding tool.
Philips screw driver
hose clamping pliers ( for windshield washer hoses)
4" electric grinder 1/8 Diablo cutting disk, I used 2
Face shield ( a must)
A retrieval magnet
good led light helps
A roll of 3M molding two sided tape to re attach the fender molding
a set of saw horses make it easy to make your cuts on the core support
Cable ties
If you have the diesel :
1. Refer to my first build and notch winch plate, to clear hose.
2. purchase 3 small pipe 2" long pipe nipples ( used to remount radar on outside of core support)
3. purchase 3 6X1.0mm bolts ( used to remount radar on outside of core support)
I hope this helps.
I did it alone, but having a helper would be a plus.
