Warrior 873 SAFARI SPORT RACK (1987 – 1996 Jeep YJ Wrangler) - Manual

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Durham, OR 97224
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SAFARI SPORT RACK
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WAR 849/873
87 - 96 Wrangler / 97 - 06 Wrangler
Images shown display #873 for 97-06 Wrangler Only, 87-96 Wrangler will vary slightly
Read all instructions before proceeding.
The suggested weight capacity is 400 lbs. with weight distributed evenly over the entire area of the rack. If severe off road
conditions are prevalent, because of side sway on severe side hill driving conditions, capacity should not exceed 150 lbs.
Due to welding, handling, shipping, etc., the front and rear legs may need to be “tweaked” slightly (bent in or out) to fit
correctly. A small amount of twisting will not hurt the bar. Be careful not t o scratch the paint as you install the legs.
NOTE: The nut plates on some Jeep windshields may come loose when both bolts are removed at the same time. Loosen
both bolts, remove one, install bracket with one bolt, spin out of the way and remove other bolt. Try to keep one bolt
engaged through the windshield at all times.
1. Remove the 2 torx bolts on the upper outboard side of the drivers side windshield
hinge. Repeat for the passenger side hinge as well. New allen-head bolts are
provided, so these bolts will not be re-used.
2. In your kit you will find two front brackets, one for each side. Install these brackets
onto the windshield frame loosely, do not tighten. Use the supplied allen-head bolts to
install these.
3. Slide your front light bar hoop onto the brackets that are loosely installed in step 2.
The 4 light tabs should point forward toward the front of the vehicle. Once the hoop is
installed, tighten the brackets installed in step 2. Secure the hoop to the brackets using
the supplied snapper pins.
4. Assemble the two halves of the Basket using the four 1 _” X 7/16” bolts, flat washers,
and locking nuts that are provided. The bolts will fit very tightly and may have to be
screwed through the holes. This helps ensure that the basket will not sag in the middle
over time.
5. Once assembled, position the WP plate centered across the joints on each side. Mark and drill 9/64” pilot holes, and
attach using the self-tapping screws provided.
6. A helpful trick now is to use the box that your basket came in to support the basket. Simply place it on the roof of your
Jeep. Lift the basket into place on top of the vehicle. Slide basket mounting tabs onto the windshield mounting hoop. Do
not mark holes for drilling at this time. At this point in the installation, a second person helping you may be necessary.