Help with quarter pounder stinger install.

Wowcool · Apr 24, 2018

Hey all! I am trying to install my EVO stinger onto the bumper before I put it on my Jeep. I noticed there is a gap in between my stinger plate and the top of the bumper. I would say the gap is 1/8 inch. The D Ring plates are flush with the front plate of the bumper. And I have each end of the stinger bolted with 2 bolts to confirm alignment. Is this gap normal? Should I proceed with drilling or is there something I can do to try and make the top plate more flush with the bumper. See pics below.

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bruggymonster · Apr 24, 2018

Weird I don’t remember mine being off but it looks like you could just drill it and then cinch it don’t with the hardware. Otherwise just call ORE to be safe

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TrailHunter · Apr 24, 2018

Try clamping it tight first, then drill?

Wowcool · Apr 24, 2018

Yeah calling ORE is a safe bet. I will most likely do that. I think I am going to first disassemble the stinger and try clamping it before I tighten any bolts. Maybe that will help solve my issue? At least I know now it is abnormal.

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Exodus 4x4 · Apr 24, 2018

It’s not a big deal. Drill the holes and bolt it down. If you think this is a pain in the ass wait until you actually install it on the Jeep.

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Defcon3JKU · Apr 24, 2018

Mine had a small gap when I installed also. I took some heavy duty C clamps and tightened it down the best I could then drilled the holes. Like said above what until you install the whole bumper. It’s a pain if you don’t have a helping hand. Good luck [emoji106]

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Judesign · Apr 24, 2018

Yeah mine was a little off but as others have said just clamp it down tight and drill the holes. Mine cinched down flat with the bolts.

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OverlanderJK · Apr 24, 2018

Exodus Jeeps said:
It’s not a big deal. Drill the holes and bolt it down. If you think this is a pain in the ass wait until you actually install it on the Jeep.

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This. That’s how mine was. You’re going to have to take it apart to bolt it on the frame horns.

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Wowcool · Apr 25, 2018

Thanks for the responses all! I will be clamping it up tomorrow. Not looking forward to the heavy lifting.

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benatc1 · May 31, 2018

Will be doing this install soon, question for order of install.. bumper, then stinger then winch? Or bumper, winch, stinger. Or does the winch have to be installed before it goes on the Jeep? And is the sway bar motor flip required to install or just to protect it?

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Mybadjk · May 31, 2018

benatc1 said:
Will be doing this install soon, question for order of install.. bumper, then stinger then winch? Or bumper, winch, stinger. Or does the winch have to be installed before it goes on the Jeep? And is the sway bar motor flip required to install or just to protect it?

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I would mount the stinger and drill holes then mount it. That way would seem the easiest. Then install the bumper, then the winch. I only did the bumper. Then eventually installed the warn winch and it drops into place and you bolt the four bolts in. Winch took like 30 min install, wiring and doing the line.

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DWiggles · May 31, 2018

benatc1 said:
Will be doing this install soon, question for order of install.. bumper, then stinger then winch? Or bumper, winch, stinger. Or does the winch have to be installed before it goes on the Jeep? And is the sway bar motor flip required to install or just to protect it?

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Mybadjk said:
I would mount the stinger and drill holes FIRST then mount it. That way would seem the easiest. Then install the bumper, then the winch. I only did the bumper. Then eventually installed the warn winch and it drops into place and you bolt the four bolts in. Winch took like 30 min install, wiring and doing the line.

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Agreed, Mock up the stinger, Drill the holes, hell, even bolt it down, admire how good it looks on the bench while having a beer, remove the stinger, try to mount the bumper, trim the frame, try to mount the bumper, cuss, trim the frame again, mount the bumper loose, mount the stinger, tighten everything down, mount the winch... :twocents:

benatc1 · May 31, 2018

Mybadjk said:
I would mount the stinger and drill holes then mount it. That way would seem the easiest. Then install the bumper, then the winch. I only did the bumper. Then eventually installed the warn winch and it drops into place and you bolt the four bolts in. Winch took like 30 min install, wiring and doing the line.

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Thanks for the info, I’ll go this route

DWiggles said:
Agreed, Mock up the stinger, Drill the holes, hell, even bolt it down, admire how good it looks on the bench while having a beer, remove the stinger, try to mount the bumper, trim the frame, try to mount the bumper, cuss, trim the frame again, mount the bumper loose, mount the stinger, tighten everything down, mount the winch... :twocents:

Seems like I’m in for a fun day, but what’s the point of such a nice set up of it was simple

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zimm · Jun 1, 2018

Well damn. Can you mount the stinger if the bumper is already on? I'm on d-ring plates only, but my new garage has room for the stinger. :rock:

I ordered a pure jeep hoop as recommended by eddie, but my card was never charged and they never replied to any emails. It's been 2 months. F-em.

OverlanderJK · Jun 1, 2018

zimm said:
Well damn. Can you mount the stinger if the bumper is already on? I'm on d-ring plates only, but my new garage has room for the stinger. :rock:

I ordered a pure jeep hoop as recommended by eddie, but my card was never charged and they never replied to any emails. It's been 2 months. F-em.

Yes you can but the front bolt is a bitch to get in if you didn’t notch the frame horns when you installed the bumper.

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benatc1 · Jun 1, 2018

OverlanderJK said:
Yes you can but the front bolt is a bitch to get in if you didn’t notch the frame horns when you installed the bumper.

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Need to look at the bumper Are you notching all the Corners of the frame horns?

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benatc1 · Jun 6, 2018

does anyone remember the size of the drill bit used to make the holes for the stinger? cant seem to find it anywhere

jesse3638 · Jun 6, 2018

benatc1 said:
does anyone remember the size of the drill bit used to make the holes for the stinger? cant seem to find it anywhere

I'm not sure as I don't have one but if I had to guess I'd say 3/8"?

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kingsize · Jun 6, 2018

benatc1 said:
does anyone remember the size of the drill bit used to make the holes for the stinger? cant seem to find it anywhere

3/8" bit :thumb:

Robert @ EVO MFG

benatc1 · Jun 6, 2018

jesse3638 said:
I'm not sure as I don't have one but if I had to guess I'd say 3/8"?

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kingsize said:
3/8" bit :thumb:

Robert @ EVO MFG

Thanks guys!!

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