Exposed Racks 8-00-9654-BK User manual

‘EXPOSED RACKS’ INSTALLATION GUIDE [8-00-9654-BK, 8-00-9754-BK, 8-00-9754-RD, 8-00-9656-BK, 8-00-9756-BK, 8-00-
9756-RD] FOR 2018 – PRESENT JL (2 dr) & JLU (4dr) JEEP WRANGLER WITH SOFT TOP v.2019M04D15V2
PARTS
ID:
TOOLS NEEDED:
TOOLS
- Adjustable
Wrench (not incl.),
- Allen Key (incl.)
- Jeep’s Torx
Ratchet (incl. w/
Jeep)
BEFORE STARTING:
UNPACK
Fully Lower Soft
Top on Jeep. Open
& unpack all EXR
items
PACKAGE XBARS / BRACKET PICTURE (of one) HARDWARE PICTURE (of one)
8-00-9654-BK,
8-00-9754-BK(RD),
8-00-9656-BK
8-00-9756-BK(RD)
8-00-9651,
or
8-00-9751
51”
8-00-9605
8-00-9914
(JL 2dr &
JLU 4dr)
8-00-9652
or
8-00-9752
48”
8-00-9605
8-00-9911
(JLU 4dr)
or
8-00-9912
(JL 2dr)

‘EXPOSED RACKS’ INSTALLATION GUIDE [8-00-9654-BK, 8-00-9754-BK, 8-00-9754-RD, 8-00-9656-BK, 8-00-9756-BK, 8-00-
9756-RD] FOR 2018 – PRESENT JL (2 dr) & JLU (4dr) JEEP WRANGLER WITH SOFT TOP v.2019M04D15V2
STEP 1 – FOR JL & JLU INSTALL FRONT BOLTS FIRST (8-00-9914)
Hardware:
For Bolt Positions 1 and 2,
1) Remove Jeep OE Bolts and washer (x4)
2) Replace with EXR Bolts (A) (x4) and Washer (C) (x4)
Use Allen Key (E) to hand tighten, snug. Do not overtighten.
3) Thread one Nut (B) on top of each EXR bolt and tighten down (x4). Do not overtighten.
4) Place one Washers (C) on top of each EXR Bolt & Nut (x4)
5) Place Front brackets (8-00-9914) in position on both sides (see picture for reference).
!!! WARNING !!! FRONT CROSSBAR MUST BE POSITIONED CLOSE TO FRONT WINDSHIELD. SERIOUS INJURY CAN
OCCUR IF BAR IS WRONGLY PLACED OVER DRIVER / PASSENGER HEAD. CHECK BRACKETS ARE ON CORRECT SIDES.
6) Place Washers (C) on top of each bolt (x4)
7) Thread Lock Nuts (D) on top of each bolt (x4). Tighten, but do not overtighten.
SEE PICTURE
OF SAMPLE
FINISHED
BOLT /
BRACKET
ASSEMBLED


‘EXPOSED RACKS’ INSTALLATION GUIDE [8-00-9654-BK, 8-00-9754-BK, 8-00-9754-RD, 8-00-9656-BK, 8-00-9756-BK, 8-00-
9756-RD] FOR 2018 – PRESENT JL (2 dr) & JLU (4dr) JEEP WRANGLER WITH SOFT TOP v.2019M04D15V2
STEP 3a – INSTALL MID BRACKETS BOLTS FOR JLU (4DR) (8-00-9911) * FOR JL (2DR), SKIP TO STEP 3b
Hardware:
8) For Bolt Position 3, Follow steps 1-7 above
9) For Bolt Position 4, leave the JEEP OE bolt in place!  You will use the EXR Bolt in the larger hole directly behind
the Jeep OE Bolt
*This is very similar to the other bolts, except you use
a large flat washer (F) and rubber washer (G)
included with the Mid Brackets Kit (8-00-9911)
a. Place (F) and (G) on Bolt (A), then slide bolt
up through the ¾” hole such that the rubber
washer sits against the painted Jeep frame.
b. On the top side, place (G) and (F) on top of
the bolt such that the rubber washer sits
against the painted Jeep frame
c. Loosely tighten down (B) nut on top of the
bolt. Center bolt. Tighten further, but do
not overtighten.
10) Follow Steps 4-7 (as above) to secure brackets. See
below for Bolt / Bracket Positions
a) b) & c)
10
)

‘EXPOSED RACKS’ INSTALLATION GUIDE [8-00-9654-BK, 8-00-9754-BK, 8-00-9754-RD, 8-00-9656-BK, 8-00-9756-BK, 8-00-
9756-RD] FOR 2018 – PRESENT JL (2 dr) & JLU (4dr) JEEP WRANGLER WITH SOFT TOP v.2019M04D15V2
STEP 3b – INSTALL MID BRACKETS BOLTS FOR JL (2DR) (8-00-9912 hardware) * IF JLU (4 DR), SKIP TO STEP 4
For Bolt Positions 3 and 4 on the JL (2 door)
11) Remove the Jeep factory Bolt using Jeep’s Torx driver.
12) Add 6 spacer washers (C) on top of plastic housing (x4).
13) Place Bracket on top of spacers, insert Jeep’s bolt (x4), and tighten down. Make snug, but do not overtighten.
11)
1
2
)
1
3
)

‘EXPOSED RACKS’ INSTALLATION GUIDE [8-00-9654-BK, 8-00-9754-BK, 8-00-9754-RD, 8-00-9656-BK, 8-00-9756-BK, 8-00-
9756-RD] FOR 2018 – PRESENT JL (2 dr) & JLU (4dr) JEEP WRANGLER WITH SOFT TOP v.2019M04D15V2
STEP 4 – INSTALL CROSSBARS (8-00-9905 hardware)
14) 3/8” Carriage Bolts slide though square bracket
holes, through the crossbar (bar not present in
picture to the right), then out the other side of the
square bracket hole, followed by Flat washer, Locker
Washer, then the 3/8” Nut. Tighten down fairly well
ensuring the lock washer compresses and the
bracket tab flexes and grips the crossbar. Crossbar
should have no movement once tightened.
15) Install the 51” Crossbar (8-00-9651 or 8-00-9751) on the Front Brackets (8-00-9914)
16) Install the 48 “ Crossbar (8-00-9652 or 8-00-9752) on the Mid Brackets (8-00-9911 or 8-00-9912)
The O’Land Crossbars come with a series of threaded holes on the bottom that allow for the weight distribution feet to
be used on the hard top (not used on soft top configuration here). These same holes allow user to mount just about
anything to the underside of the crossbar (e.g. light switch panel, CB Radio, etc.). Please see our website for updates
and kits available.
IMPORTANT: IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE INSTALLER/USER TO DECIDE WHERE AND HOW MUCH WEIGHT TO
DISTRIBUTE IN ANY ONE LOCATION. IN THIS SETUP THE WEIGHT IS DISTRIBUTED DOWN THROUGH THE FRAME AND IS
FANTASTICALLY STRONG. THAT BEING SAID, WEIGHT CAPACITY IS LIMITED TO JEEP’S MAXIMUM STATIC AND DYNAMIC
WEIGHT LIMITS. WHEN PUTTING LOAD ON THE ROOF TOP, TAKE CAUTION TO ALWAYS DISTRIBUTE THE WEIGHT AS
MUCH AS POSSIBLE. USE COMMON SENSE WHEN INSTALLING AND CARRYING LOADS. EXR CROSSBARS ARE THE

‘EXPOSED RACKS’ INSTALLATION GUIDE [8-00-9654-BK, 8-00-9754-BK, 8-00-9754-RD, 8-00-9656-BK, 8-00-9756-BK, 8-00-
9756-RD] FOR 2018 – PRESENT JL (2 dr) & JLU (4dr) JEEP WRANGLER WITH SOFT TOP v.2019M04D15V2
STRONGEST ON THE MARKET, BUT INSTALLATION OF CROSSBARS DOES NOT MAKE YOUR VEHICLE INVINCIBLE, AND
THEY DO NOT PROTECT YOU IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE ROLL OVER OR OTHER IMPACT. PLEASE USE COMMON SENSE
IF YOUR LIFE EXPERIENCE HAS PROVEN TO YOU THAT OTHERS MAY HAVE MORE COMMON SENSE (SUCH AS A SPOUSE),
PLEASE CONSULT THIS PERSON FOR JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING. :-)
BEFORE EACH USE (DRIVE), ALWAYS CHECK ALL BOLTS FOR TIGHTNESS AND CHECK THE POSITION AND
STRAPS/BOLTS/PINS OF THE LOAD BEING CARRIED. WHENEVER LOADING SOMETHING ON TOP OF THE CROSSBARS FOR
THE FIRST TIME YOU SHOULD STOP THE VEHCILE AFTER A FEW MINUTES OF DRIVING TO CHECK/TIGHTEN EVERYTHING
(THIS IS FOR ALL ITEMS ON ALL ROOF RACKS, NOT JUST EXR).
Thank you for purchasing Exposed Racks crossbars. Please use these crossbars for awesome activities, take pictures, and
share (#exposedracks, @smsautopartsco). Your crossbars were MADE IN AMERICA, and MADE IN PENNSYLVANNIA (not
just designed, or assembled… but actually completely made here, by SMS Auto Parts, Co. – from raw steel all the way
through to final packaging). You personally supported our dedicated employees as well as Breast Cancer Awareness with
your purchase. Our business model is to reinvest into and grow our business and we look forward to having you as a
lifetime customer. Sincerely, the ‘EXR’ Team
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