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5. OPTIONAL: If you decide to bolt the Roof Rack
directly to the body of the vehicle, remove both
taillights from vehicle at this time, (Figure 5).
NOTE: Drilling required for "Bolt Direct to
Body" Installation. See Figures 14-On, Steps
18-On for detailed information.
6. NOTE: Cover the ends of the Side Rails facing
the rear of the vehicle with masking tape to
protect the vehicle from damage during
assembly. Slide both Side Rails, (with top holes
angled towards the outside of the vehicle), into
the previously installed Front Legs. Secure the
Side Rails to the Front Legs using the included
(1) 8mm x 65mm Allen Bolt, (2) 8mm Flat
Washers and (1) 8mm Nylon Lock Nut,
(Figure 6). Do not tighten hardware.
7. To better support the Roof Rack when 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 stable work
surface with the side to be drilled facing up. Drill
an 1/8" hole into the Rear Leg. Drill only through
the side requiring the Rubber Bumper. Do not
drill through both sides of the tube. Secure the
Rubber Bumper to the Rear Leg with (1) #5 x
30mm Screw and (1) 5mm Flat Washer. Snug
but do not over tighten or the Rubber Bumper
will be deformed.
DO NOT TIGHTEN HARDWARE UNTIL ASSEMBLY IS FINISHED
Fig 6
Fig 5
6-3/8"
29"
End of the tube
Fig 7
4-Door installation is pictured as an
example. 2 and 4-Door Rock Crawler
Roof Rack installation is identical
