Installation instructions – Smittybilt 17185 Rugged Rack User Manual
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Installation Instructions
Rugged Rack
Part # 17185
(Figure 5) (Figure 6)
Step 6: With care, turn the rack upside down. Align the slots in the front upright with the holes in the
side upright. Attach the parts using the screws provided. (Figure 7 )
(Figure 7)
ATTACHING THE RUGGED RACK TO VEHICLE ROOF RACK
Note: The Rugged Rack comes complete with installation hardware. To attach the Rack
your vehicle must be equipped with a roof rack and cross rails.
Step 1: Loosen the vehicles factory cross rails and move them to the furthest outside position.
Place the assembled Rack onto the vehicles cross members (Figure 1)
Step 2: Align the vehicles roof rack cross rails with the outside cross member of the Rack.
(Figure 2)