Black Horse Off Road BA-JL01 User manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
ROOF BASKET FOR
18-20 JEEP WRANGLER JL 4 & 2 DOOR WITH HARD TOP
PART#BA-JL01

STEEL ROOF BASKET
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PARTS LIST:
2
Front or Rear Panels
12
8-1.25mm x 25mm Hex Bolts
2
Side Panels (Use for left or right side)
30
8-1.25mm x 25mm Button Head Bolts
1
Face Plate
4
8-1.25mm x 25mm Combo Bolts
3
Cross Rails
2
8-1.25mm x 16mm Button Head Bolts
1
Front Cross Bar
78
8mm x 24mm x 2mm Flat Washers
2
Front Mounting Brackets
2
8mm x 16mm x 1.5mm Flat Washers
2
Front Clamping Brackets
32
8mm Lock Washers
2
Foam Strips (Use with Mounting Brackets)
18
8-1.25mm Hex Nuts
2
Rubber Trims (Use with Clamping Brackets)
16
8mm Nylon Lock Nuts
2
Rear Roof Basket Brackets
8
6-1.00 x 20mm Button Head Combo Bolts
2
Rear Window Brackets
8
6mm x 18mm x 1.6mm Flat Washers
1
Driver/Left Side LED Light Bracket
8
6-1.00mm Hex Nuts
1
Passenger/Right Side LED Light Bracket
1
5mm Allen Wrench (8mm)
2
8-1.25mm x 50mm Hex Bolts
1
4mm Allen Wrench (6mm)
PROCEDURE: REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION. ASSISTANCE RECOMMENDED.
1. Place (1) Side Panel and (1) Front/Rear Panel on a stable, clean flat surface. Slide the end of the
Front/Rear Panel into the end of the Side Panel. Attach the Side Panel to the Front/Rear Panel using (4)
Side Panel
Side Panel
Front/Rear
Panel
Front/Rear
Panel
(3) Cross Rails
(2) Front Mounting Brackets
(2) Foam Strips
Front
Cross Bar
Rear Roof Basket
Brackets
(2) Rear Window
Brackets
Face Plate
(2) Front Clamping
Brackets
(2) Rubber Trims
Driver/left side
Light Bracket
Passenger side
Light Bracket
CAUTION: Recommended load rate is 150 lbs. for Basket only, too much weight will greatly
reduce the stability of the vehicle and increase the vehicle’s tendency to overturn or damage roof.
The manufacturer makes no representation or warranty as to the amount of weight that the
vehicle can safely carry. For guidance, we recommend that you consult the vehicle manufacturer.
Secure all payloads properly for safe transportation.

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8mm x 25mm Button Head Bolts, (8) 8mm x 24mm Flat Washers, (4) 8mm Lock Washers and (4) 8mm
Hex Nuts, (Figure 1). Do not tighten hardware at this time.
2. Move to the other end of the Front/Rear Panel. Select the remaining Side Panel and repeat Step 1 to
attach the Panels, (Figure 1).
3. Next, select the remaining Front/Rear Panel. Repeat Step 1 to attach the Panel to each Side Panel,
(Figure 1).
4. Select (1) Cross Rail. Locate the (3) mounts on each Side Panel. Attach the Cross Rail to the mounts
using (4) 8mm x 25mm Button Head Bolts, (4) 8mm Lock Washers and (4) 8mm x 24mm Flat washers,
(Figure 2). Leave hardware loose.
5. Repeat Step 4 to attach the remaining (2) Cross Rails to the mounts on the Side Panels.
6. After assembling the Roof Basket, level and fully tighten the Side Panels to the Front/Rear Panel
hardware only at this time. Make sure the Roof Basket is squared before tightening.
7. Select the Face Plate, (Optional). Attach the Face Plate to the Front Panel using (8) 6mm Button Head
Combo Bolts, (8) 6mm Flat Washers and (8) 6mm Hex Nuts, (Figure 3). Fully tighten hardware.
8. Select the Front Crossbar. Align the (2) holes on the Front Crossbar to the long slots, (between the Face
Plate and Cross Rail), on the Side Panels. Use (2) 8mm x 50mm Hex Bolts, (4) 8mm x 24mm Flat
Washers, (2) 8mm Lock Washers and (2) 8mm Hex Nuts to attach the Crossbar to the Side Panel,
(Figure 4). Leave hardware loose. NOTE: Attach the Crossbar closer to the rear of the slot.
9. LED Light Installation, (LED Light not included):
a. Select the driver side Light Bracket. Attach the Bracket to the Front Panel with (1) 8mm x 25mm
Button Head Bolt, (2) 8mm x 24mm Flat Washers and (1) 8mm Nylon Lock Nut, (Figure 5).
b. Repeat Step 9a to install passenger side Light Bracket.
c. Attach the LED Light to the Brackets using (2) 8mm x 16mm Button Head Bolts, (2) 8mm Lock
Washers and (2) 8mm x 16mm Flat Washers, (Figure 5).
d. Follow the light manufacturer’s instructions to properly attach and wire the LED light.
e. Level and adjust the LED Light to the Brackets and fully tighten hardware.
10. Open the rear window on the vehicle. With assistance, loosen the (4) factory bolts, 2 per side, on the
rear window hinges, (Figure 6). NOTE: Assistance is highly recommended to avoid possible injury
and/or damage to vehicle. Starting on the passenger side of the rear window, completely remove the (2)
factory bolts, (Figure 6). Select (1) Rear Window Bracket. From above, slide the Bracket over the plastic
cover on the rear window hinge, (Figure 7). Reuse (2) factory bolts to secure Bracket in place. Repeat
this Step to install (1) Rear Window Bracket on the driver/left side.
11. Select (1) Rear Roof Basket Bracket, (Figure 8). Attach the Bracket to the front facing side of the Rear
Window Bracket using (2) 8mm x 25mm Hex Bolts, (4) 8mm x 24mm Flat Washers and (2) 8mm Nylon
Lock Nuts, (Figures 8 & 9). Snug but do not tighten hardware. Repeat this Step for Rear Roof Basket
Bracket installation on the driver/left side.
12. Open the driver/left side door. On models with 4 doors open the driver/left rear side door. Locate the rain
gutter along the top of the door. Attach (1) Rubber Trim to the bottom of (1) Clamping Bracket, (Figure
10). Next, select (1) Mounting Bracket. Apply (1) Foam Strip to the bottom of the Mounting Bracket to
protect the roof from damage. Slide the Mounting Bracket over the welded bolt on the Clamping Bracket,
(Figure 10). Secure the Mounting Bracket to the welded bolt with (1) 8mm x 24mm Flat Washer and (1)
8mm Nylon Lock Nut, (Figure 10). Leave hardware loose.
13. Wrap the Brackets around the rain gutter, (Figures 10—13). Make sure the Mounting Bracket fits snug
inside the rain gutter. IMPORTANT: On models with 4 doors, position the Brackets approximately 3”
towards the front from the end of the rear door. For models with 2 doors, position the Brackets behind
the rear door, (at the start of the rear Hard Top Piece).Use (2) 8mm x 25mm Combo Bolts to secure the
Clamping Bracket to the Mounting Bracket, (Figures 10—13). Do not tighten hardware.
14. Repeat Steps 12 & 13 for passenger/right side installation of the front Brackets.
15. With assistance, place the assembled Roof Basket on top of the Brackets. Attach the Rear Brackets to
the Roof Basket with (4) 8mm x 25mm Hex Bolts, (8) 8mm x 24mm Flat Washers and (4) 8mm Nylon
Lock Nuts, (Figures 14 & 15). Leave hardware loose at this time.
16. Attach the Front Mounting Brackets to the mounting tabs on the Front Cross Bar using (4) 8mm x 25mm
Hex Bolts, (8) 8mm x 24mm Flat Washers and (4) 8mm Nylon Lock Nuts, (Figures 16 & 17). Do not

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fully tighten hardware. NOTE: Adjust the Crossbar along the slot on the Side Panel forwards or back to
line up with Brackets, if necessary.
17. Level and center the Roof Basket to the vehicle and tighten all hardware at this time.
18. Do periodic inspections to the installation to make sure that 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. Mild soap
may be used to clean the Roof Basket.
(Fig 1) Slide Front/Rear Panel into Side Panel
(4) 8mm x 25mm Button Head Bolts
(8) 8mm x 24mm Flat Washers
(4) 8mm Lock Washers
(4) 8mm Hex Nuts
(Fig 2) Cross Rail attached to the side
mount of the Side Panel illustrated
(2) 8mm x 25mm Button Head Bolts
(2) 8mm Lock Washers
(2) 8mm x 24mm Flat Washers
(Fig 3) Attach the Face Plate to the Front Panel
(2) 6mm Button Head Combo Bolts
(2) 6mm Flat Washers
(2) 6mm Hex Nuts
Front
(Fig 4) Crossbar attached to the Side Panel
Front
(1) 8mm x 50mm Hex Bolt
(2) 8mm Flat Washers
(1) 8mm Lock Washer
(1) 8mm Hex Nut

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(Fig 6) Driver side mounting location
for Rear Window Bracket
Loosen rear window
factory bolts
(Fig 7) Rear Window Bracket
installed on passenger side
Rear
(Fig 8) Rear Roof Basket Bracket attached
to Rear Window Bracket illustrated
Rear
(2) 8mm x 25mm Hex Bolts
(4) 8mm x 24mm Flat Washers
(2) 8mm Nylon Lock Nuts
(Fig 9) Rear Roof Basket Bracket
installed on driver side
Rear
Fig 5
Front
(1) 8mm x 25mm Button Head Bolt
(2) 8mm x 24mm Flat Washers
(1) 8mm Nylon Lock Nuts
(1) 8mm x 16mm Button Head Bolt
(1) 8mm Lock Washer
(1) 8mm x 16mm Flat Washer

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(1) 8mm x 24mm Flat Washer
(1) 8mm Nylon Lock Nut
(Fig 12) Position the Mounting Bracket inside
the rain gutter and wrap the Clamping Bracket
to the inside of the door (2 door- Driver side
Front Bracket assembly pictured)
NOTE: On models with 4 doors, position the Clamping
Bracket approximately 3”towards the front from the
end of the rear door. For models with 2 doors, position
the Clamping Bracket behind the rear door, (at the
start of the rear Hard Top Piece).
Clamp the Clamping
Bracket to the bottom
of the rain gutter
Attach Clamping Bracket to
Mounting Bracket:
(1) 8mm x 24mm Flat Washer
(1) 8mm Nylon Lock Nut
Attach Foam
Strip between the
Mounting Bracket
and the top of the
vehicle
Attach the Rubber trim to the
Clamping Bracket
Fig 10
(2) 8mm x25mm Combo Bolts
(Fig 11) Secure Mounting Bracket to Clamping
Bracket with two 8mm Combo Bolts
(1) 8mm x 24mm Flat Washer
(1) 8mm Nylon Lock Nut
(2) 8mm x25mm Combo Bolts
(Fig 13) Position the Mounting Bracket inside
the rain gutter and wrap the Clamping
Bracket to the inside of the door (4 door-
Driver side Front Bracket assembly pictured)
Front
3”
Front
(2) 8mm x25mm Combo Bolts

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(Fig 14) Rear Brackets attached to the
Roof Basket (passenger side illustrated)
(2) 8mm x 25mm Hex Bolts
(4) 8mm x 24mm Flat Washers
(2) 8mm Nylon Lock Nuts
Rear
(Fig 15) Attach the Rear Brackets to the
Roof Basket (passenger side pictured)
Rear
(2) 8mm x 25mm Hex Bolts
(4) 8mm x 24mm Flat Washers
(2) 8mm Nylon Lock Nuts
(Fig 17) Attach the Front Cross Bar to the
Front Brackets (driver/left side pictured)
(Fig 16) Front Cross Bar attached to the
Front Brackets (passenger side illustrated)
Front
Front
(2) 8mm x 25mm Hex Bolts
(4) 8mm x 24mm Flat Washers
(2) 8mm Nylon Lock Nuts
(2) 8mm x 25mm Hex Bolts
(4) 8mm x 24mm Flat Washers
(2) 8mm Nylon Lock Nuts