Select Increments Sky-Pod - Manual (Page 3)

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You still have to remove the footman loop:
CAUTION!!! When drilling out the rivets for the footman loop, be careful not to continue drilling after breaking
through the rivets. Otherwise, you may drill through the front of the windshield frame and put a hole through the frame.
Be sure to hold drill steady and firm to keep drill from bouncing out of the rivet(s) and possible damaging the vehicle.
Select Increments is not responsible for any damages done to your vehicle.
You must drill out the rivets holding it in place (use a 5/32” bit) and then use the thread-making screws (these are the screw
with the little slots at the tips) included in the hardware pack to make fresh threads.
The rivets must be drilled out near perfectly; if you are a little off-center, you’ll probably have to step up a few bit sizes to
completely remove the rivet. If this happens, you can always use larger screws to affix the pod than the ones included. You can
go to a ¼” 20 screw that’s about 7/8” long, new larger washers, and use a ¼” 20 Tap to thread the now larger holes. The
screws, washer and tap are easily acquired at your local hardware store for very little cost. Call us if you have questions.
You’ll have to drill out the rivets to remove the footman loop with a 5/32” bit.
After drilling out the rivets, carefully start running the screws in nice and straight (perpendicular to the flat surface of the
windshield) to thread the rivet holes. If you can’t get them started, you may have to step up to an 11/64 bit. Once you’ve
screwed them in about half-way, remove them and you’re ready to install the Sky-Pod. To install the Sky-Pod, hold it in place
and start the screws (with the fender washers on them first) by reaching through the speaker holes. You want the screws
fastened tightly, no doubt, but don’t go too crazy because you don’t want to strip the windshield’s threaded holes. Some people
choose to quickly fabricate and additional strap out of a piece of metal and attach it to the top of the pod and drill out a small
hole at the top of the windshield for added security. The Sky-Pod is made of thick plastic, though, and the two screws and
washers are sufficient.
RUNNING THE WIRES: The ‘03-’06 models are much easier for this task then the earlier models because you can easily
hide the wires behind the plastic windshield trim pieces. The best way is to run the wires from your amplifier or radio up under
the roll bar padding and behind the Head Impact Plastic that encases the windshield. This will ensure that the wires are
completely hidden until they pop out beneath the base of the Sky-Pod where you run them through the grommet hole and into
the pod. You can use the adhesive wire clips that are included to help keep the wire in place as it tracks across the windshield to
your roll bar. You’ll want to seal the extra space around the wires where they go through the grommet hole of the pod
with a glue gun or wax, etc. to ensure the enclosure is sealed and to avoid any ‘whistling’ noise that may occur if it’s not
sealed.
Footman Loop re-use (all years)
For CJ’s and Wranglers up to 2002, you can either attach the footman loop to the
windshield or the Sky-Pod. If you want to attach it to the windshield, you can drill out two holes with a 5/32” bit below the pod
on the underside of the windshield and use the thread-making screws that are included to thread the holes. Then use the
remaining two screws not used to attach the pod or your original footman screws to fasten the loop in place. This is the
recommended way to retain use of the footman loop. The other method is to use the smaller pointed black screws (included) and
fasten the loop to the rear top of the pod as shown.
For 2003-06 Wranglers, your choices are the same as above except
that you will use your factory footman loop. If you choose to mount
it to the pod, you’ll want the screws placed as far back and close to
the actual windshield as possible. The closer the loop screws are to
the mounting screws of the pod, the better your results will be.
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