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2007 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon - Rugged Out Fit - Project Con Artist

Part 3: Bumpers, Winch, And Lights
By Sean P. Holman
Photography by Sean P. Holman, David "Hambone" Hamilton
2007 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Front View
2007 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Rear Bumper
1. Once Project 'Con Artist... 
   
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2007 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Rear Bumper
1. Once Project 'Con Artist was secured on the rack, we began by removing the rear bumper.
2007 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Brackets New Bumper
2. Next, the new brackets... 
   
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2007 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Brackets New Bumper
2. Next, the new brackets and new Mopar rear bumper were lifted into place and shimmed and aligned before tightening.
2007 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Spare Tire Mount
3. The Mopar rear-bumper kit... 
   
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2007 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Spare Tire Mount
3. The Mopar rear-bumper kit removes the stock spare-tire mount and comes with a new third brakelight assembly, interestingly enough the same piece used on the TJ.
2007 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Pivot Post
4. We then mounted the pivot... 
   
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2007 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Pivot Post
4. We then mounted the pivot post for the spare-tire carrier arm to the frame and through the bumper, lubricating it liberally with grease.
2007 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Bushings
5. Before the carrier arm... 
   
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2007 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Bushings
5. Before the carrier arm could be put into place, we had to insert the bushings.
2007 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Carrier Arm
6. Next, we slid the carrier... 
   
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2007 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Carrier Arm
6. Next, we slid the carrier arm over to the pivot post and torqued it down.
2007 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Latch
7. The latch is then aligned... 
   
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2007 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Latch
7. The latch is then aligned in order to mark and drill the holes for the latch ramp.
2007 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Latch Ramp
8. The latch ramp is then... 
   
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2007 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Latch Ramp
8. The latch ramp is then installed and tightened down.
2007 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Spare Tire Mount
9. The spare-tire mount itself... 
   
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2007 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Spare Tire Mount
9. The spare-tire mount itself must be drilled-the mounting hole being determined by your wheel-and-tire package-before being attached to the carrier arm.

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