Smittybilt 76716 Installation Instructions Manual Download Page 9

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                            6/3/09 Rev 1 (DP) 

 
 

22. Starting on the driver side, place adhesive 

backed rubber gaskets between the body 
and the Short Bottom Brackets,       
(Figure 18).   

23. With assistance, re-install the rear 

assembly of the Roof Rack to the Side 
Rails. Line up the holes in the Bottom 
Bracket to previously drilled holes,   
(Figure 18). 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

24. Insert (2) 8mm x 35mm Hex Head Bolts with (2) 8mm 

Flat Washers through the Short Bottom Brackets and 
body. Access the hardware through the opening for 
the taillight and position the 2-hole Metal Plates over 
the already inserted 8mm Hex Bolts, (Figure 19). 

 
 
 
 
 
 

25.  Secure the Metal Plates using the included (2) 8mm 

Flat Washers and (2) 8mm Nylon Lock Nuts,   
(Figure 19)
 

26. Repeat Steps 21-25 for the passenger side 

installation. 

27. Go to steps 13-14 to attach the Basket Holder Cross Rails. 
28. 
Align Roof Rack properly and tighten all hardware. 
29. IMPORTANT:
 Do periodic inspections to the installation to make sure all hardware is secure 

and tight. 

 
To protect your investment, wax this product after installing. Regular waxing is recommended to 
add a protective layer over the finish. Do not use any type of polish or wax that may contain abrasives 
that could damage the finish.   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Fig 18 

Fig 19 

8mm x 35mm Hex Bolt 

(2) 8mm x 35mm Hex Bolts 
(4) 8mm Flat Washers 
(2) 8mm Nylon Lock nuts 

Summary of Contents for 76716

Page 1: ...tallation Instructions Rock Crawler Roof Rack Part 76716 07 Up Jeep Wrangler J K 2Door For Technical Support Warranty Information please call 310 762 9944 Smittybilt 400 West Artesia Blvd Compton CA 90220 ...

Page 2: ...m x 24mm OD x 2mm Thick Flat Washers 1 Front Center Basket Holder Cross Rail Mid Length L 40 8mm x 16mm OD x 1 6mm Flat Washers 1 Rear Basket Holder Cross Rail Long L 8 8mm Lock Washers 2 Side Rails M 14 8mm Nylon Lock Nuts 2 12mm Double Nut Plates N 2 ST 5 x 30mm Sheetmetal Screw 2 Rubber Bumpers 2 ST 9 8mm OD x 5 4mm ID x 1 1mm Flat Washers 2 2 Plastic caps for bottom of front legs CAUTION Recom...

Page 3: ...E CONTENTS FROM BOX VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION DRILLING IS OPTIONAL DO NOT TIGHTEN ANY HARDWARE UNTIL THE ROOF RACK IS FULLY ASSEMBLED A B C D E F G H I J K L M N Rubber Bumper ...

Page 4: ...olts Locate the passenger side Front Leg B and apply the Foam Gasket as described in Step 1 Align the holes on the lower section of the Front Leg with holes on the windshield hinge and slide the tube into the Cross Bar Secure the Front Leg to the vehicle using 4 8 1 25mm x 35mm Hex Bolts 4 8mm Lock Washers and 4 8mm x 24mm OD x 2mm Thick Flat Washers Proceed to secure upper section of the Front Le...

Page 5: ...en loaded 2 Rubber Bumpers are included in the installation kit The Rubber Bumpers can be installed at a point 29 up from the end of the Rear Leg for vehicles with hard tops or at 6 3 8 for vehicles with hard or soft tops Figure 7 Once the location is determined and marked select the side of the Rear Leg C D facing the vehicle and mark the location Remove the Rear Leg Place the Rear Leg on a stabl...

Page 6: ...at Washers and 2 8mm Nylon Lock Nuts to attach the Rear Top Legs to the Side Rails Figure 9 10 10 For Bolt Direct to Body installation proceed to Step 18 11 With assistance hold the rear section of the Roof Rack up and attach the Rear Bottom Leg section to the Rear Top Leg section using the included 2 8mm x 65mm Allen Bolts 4 8mm Flat Washers and 2 8mm Nylon Lock Nuts Figure 11 IMPORTANT Do not la...

Page 7: ... frame using the factory bolts or the included hardware Figure 12A 11B Repeat this step for the driver side installation 13 NOTE All Basket Holder Cross Rails are different sizes with the shortest to the front mid length to the center and the longest to the rear of the Roof Rack Locate the shortest Cross Rail and position it over the mounting bolt holes toward the front of the Side Rails Figure 13...

Page 8: ...of the holes must be 3 4 from body seam Figure 16 20 Once you have marked the drill locations on both sides of the vehicle remove the rear assembly of the Roof Rack and set it aside NOTE Do not remove the Short Bottom Brackets from the Rear Legs 21 Use a 3 8 drill bit to drill out the 4 marked locations Figure 17 IMPORTANT Any cutting or drilling tool may break or shatter Government regulations re...

Page 9: ...inserted 8mm Hex Bolts Figure 19 25 Secure the Metal Plates using the included 2 8mm Flat Washers and 2 8mm Nylon Lock Nuts Figure 19 26 Repeat Steps 21 25 for the passenger side installation 27 Go to steps 13 14 to attach the Basket Holder Cross Rails 28 Align Roof Rack properly and tighten all hardware 29 IMPORTANT Do periodic inspections to the installation to make sure all hardware is secure a...

Page 10: ...TY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY THE PURCHASER FOR THIS PRODUCT This warranty is in lieu of all expressed warranties and liabilities ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY ANY ACTION FOR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY HEREUNDER INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY MUST BE BROUGHTH WITHIN A PERIOD O...

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