1
REMOVE THE DITCH MOLDING.
Pry up and remove the ditch molding
on both sides of your vehicle.
3
MEASURE AND MARK THE FRONT BRACKETS.
With the front brackets
in place measure and
set them equal distance
from the corner of
windshield, then mark
the rear-most holes
with a marker.
4
DRILL THE HOLES.
Drill a pilot hole with the 1/8" drill
bit where you made the mark.
Lubrication may be helpful.
Do not drill through lower bracing.
The rivets require a 1/2" depth.
If 1/2" depth is not available the
brackets will have to be moved
and pilot hole plugged.
Then use the 3/16" drill bit to drill
the hole to 3/16".
Repeat the process on the other
side of the vehicle.
Carefully blow or brush aside the
swarf (metal debris) on each side
to prevent scratching the paint.
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Brackets must contact
metal surface. Remove
body filler or sealant from
each bracket location with
a nylon scrape or similar.
Coat any chipped paint with
automotive touch up paint.
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DECIDE WHERE YOU'LL PLACE THE BRACKETS.
Consider your desired crossbar spread (32" is
recommended).
Inspect the ditch and look for any obstructions.
Avoid any spot welds.
Look for a flat spot.
Find a location in the ditch where brackets can
be installed parallel. This is critical for tower
functionality.
Choose areas where the adjoining roof panel
has underside bracing.
5
CREATE A PIVOT POINT.
Put the front bracket in
place and insert a rivet
through the hole you
drilled in the previous step.
Do not flare
rivets yet!
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