NISSAN 2022 Frontier Ditch Mount Installation Guide
Thank you for choosing Rough Country for all your vehicle needs. Please read these instructions before beginning installation. Check the kit hardware against the kit contents shown below. Be sure you have all needed parts and know where they go. If questions exist, please call Rough Country at 1-800-222-7023. We will be happy to answer any questions concerning this product. Check all fasteners for proper torque. Ensure adequate clearance between all components. Periodically check all hardware for tightness.
Kit Contents
- Driver Side Mount x1
- Pass Side Mount x1
Tools Needed
- 12mm Socket/Wrench
- Snips or Blade for Trimming
Torque Specifications
| Size | Grade 5 | Grade 8 | Size | Class 8.8 | Class 10.9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/16" | 15 ft/lbs | 20ft/lbs | 6MM | 5ft/lbs | 9ft/lbs |
| 3/8" | 30 ft/lbs | 35ft/lbs | 8MM | 18ft/lbs | 23ft/lbs |
| 7/16" | 45 ft/lbs | 60ft/lbs | 10MM | 32ft/lbs | 45ft/lbs |
| 1/2" | 65 ft/lbs | 90ft/lbs | 12MM | 55ft/lbs | 75ft/lbs |
| 9/16" | 95 ft/lbs | 130ft/lbs | 14MM | 85ft/lbs | 120ft/lbs |
| 5/8" | 135ft/lbs | 175ft/lbs | 16MM | 130ft/lbs | 165ft/lbs |
| 3/4" | 185ft/lbs | 280ft/lbs | 18MM | 170ft/lbs | 240ft/lbs |
Installation Instructions
Raise the hood and loosen (DO NOT REMOVE) the hood from the hinge using a 12mm socket/wrench. Note: Only do one side of the hood at a time.
[Image Description: Close-up of a vehicle's hood hinge area, showing a hand using a 12mm wrench to loosen the bolts.]
Install the supplied ditch mount between the hinge and the flange nuts and tighten nuts.
[Image Description: A black metal bracket (ditch mount) being positioned and attached to the hood hinge assembly of a NISSAN Frontier.]
Slowly lower the hood until the ditch mount comes into contact with the cowl and trace around the ditch mount.
[Image Description: The hood lowered, with a ditch mount bracket in place against the cowl. A marker is shown tracing a line on the cowl around the bracket.]
Cut out the traced area on the cowl.
[Image Description: A person using a cutting tool (e.g., snips or a blade) to carefully cut along the traced line on the vehicle's plastic cowl.]
Reinstall the cowl.
[Image Description: The modified cowl panel being reinstalled onto the NISSAN Frontier.]
Repeat steps for the other side of the hood.
Install the cube light to the ditch mount using the hardware supplied with the light.
[Image Description: A compact LED cube light being bolted onto the installed ditch mount bracket on the NISSAN Frontier's A-pillar area.]
Run the wiring as desired and be sure to keep away from moving parts and hot surfaces.
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