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How to Install a Rhino-Rack RLT500 Trackmount Black 2 Bar Roof Rack on your 2007-2015 Jeep Wrangler

Installation Time

2 hours

Remove hardtop.
Refer to vehicle manufacturer's manual for removing the hardtop.



Masking tape.
Apply masking tape to curved outer surface of hartop. 

2dr hardtop

Track positioning.
Edge of track can be used to mark a straight line.

a. Measure 24mm from tangent of hardtop radius front and rear. Mark drilling centreline.
b. Front of track. Measure 160mm from front where the rubber seal meets.




2dr track mounting holes.

Drill 4 holes through hartop at measurements shown. 


4dr hardtop

Track positioning.
Edge of track can be used to mark a straight line.
a. Measure 16mm from tangent of hartop raius at front, front edge of track hangs over on inside a little. 
Measure 26mm from tangent of hardtop raius at rear. Mark drilling centreline.
b. Front of track. Measure 140mm from front where the rubber seal meets.



4dr track mounting holes.
Drill 6 holes through hardtop at measurements shown. 




Drilling of hardtop.
Drill through perpendicular to the surface using a 6.5mm drill bit. Remove masking tape. Clean hardtop 

Attch O-rings. 

Install rubber O-rings onto each square head bolt. Locate bolts in the C-groove on underside of track.