How to Install Smittybilt Rugged Rack Roof Basket - 250 Lb Rating - Black on your Wrangler

ASSEMBLING THE RACK

Step 1: On a clean smooth surface lay out the parts. (Figure 1)

Step 2: Begin the assembly process by sliding the cross member tube into the holes on the side of the uprights. (Figure 2) Be sure to turn the cross members so that the threaded holes are facing up. (Figure 3)

Step 3: Push the front upright into the side upright. (Figure 4) Do this step at all four corners. Note: It may be necessary to use a rubber mallet to carefully tap parts together

Step 4: Lay the floor flat slats out over the cross members. Align the holes in the floor slats with the holes on the cross members. (Figure 5)

Step 5: Attach the floor slats to the cross members using the screws provided. (Figure 6)

Step 6: With care, turn the rack upside down. Align the slots in the front upright with the holes in the side upright. Attach the parts using the screws provided. (Figure 7 )

ATTACHING THE RUGGED RACK TO VEHICLE ROOF RACK

Note: The Rugged Rack comes complete with installation hardware. To attach the Rack your vehicle must be equipped with a roof rack and cross rails.

Step 1: Loosen the vehicles factory cross rails and move them to the furthest outside position. Place the assembled Rack onto the vehicles cross members (Figure 1)

Step 2: Align the vehicles roof rack cross rails with the outside cross member of the Rack. (Figure 2)

Step 3: Place the lower cross bar bracket under the vehicle roof rack cross rail. Push the lower bracket through the holes in the center cross bar bracket. (Figure 3, 4)

Step 4: Place the upper cross bar bracket over the Racks cross member and push down onto the lower cross bar bracket. (Figure 5)

Step 5: Secure the Rack to the vehicle with the supplied wing nuts. (Figure 6,7)

Step 6: Make sure all hardware is tight. Installation is now complete.

NOTE: To protect your investment, wax this product after installing. Regular waxing is recommended. Do not use any type of polish/wax that contains abrasives that could damage the finish.

LIMITED WARRANTY

Smittybilt (The Company) warrants to the original purchaser of this product that should the product or any part thereof, under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship within the warranty period of 3 years from the date of purchase, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced (At the Company’s option) without charge for parts or labor. To obtain repair or replacement within the terms of the warranty, the product is to be delivered with proof of warranty coverage ( e.g. dated bill of sale, receipt), specification of defect, freight pre-paid with Returns Good Authorization Number from Smittybilt to place of purchase or to Smittybilt. Items returned to Smittybilt Automotive without an Returns Authorization Number will be refused and returned to sender at the senders expense.

This warranty does not apply to any product or part thereof which, in the opinion of the Company, has suffered or been damaged through altercation, improper installation, mishandling, misuse, neglect accident or acts of nature. THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY’S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE AND, IN NO EVENT, SHALL THE COMPANY’S LIABILITY 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 OF 90 DAYS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE.IN NO CASE SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,WHATSOEVER. No person or representative is authorized to assume for the company any liability other than expressed herein in connection with the sale of this product. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damage, therefore above limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives the purchaser specific legal rights. The purchaser may have additional rights, which vary from state to state.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damage, therefore above limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives the purchaser specific legal rights. The purchaser may have additional rights, which vary from state to state.