Installation Instructions
Rugged Rack
Part # 17185
NOTE: Carefully read entire instructions thoroughly before
attempting to install this part.
Rugged Rack Assembling Components
Rugged Rack Assembling Components
Description Qty.
Description Qty.
Floor slat attachment screws 25 ea.
Floor slat attachment screws 25 ea.
Assembly screws 8 ea.
Assembly screws 8 ea.
Side uprights 2 ea.
Side uprights 2 ea.
Front and rear uprights 2 ea.
Front and rear uprights 2 ea.
Floor slats 5 ea.
Floor slats 5 ea.
Cross Members 5 ea.
Cross Members 5 ea.
Step 1: On a clean smooth surface lay out the parts. (Figure 1)
Step 2: Begin the assembly process by sliding the cross member tube into the holes on the side of the
uprights. (Figure 2) Be sure to turn the cross members so that the threaded holes are facing
up. (Figure 3)
ASSEMBLING THE RACK
Mounting Foot Hardware
Description Qty.
#1. Upper Cross Bar Bracket 4 ea.
#2. Center Cross Bar Bracket 4 ea.
#3. Lower Cross Bar Bracket 4 ea.
#4. Wing Nuts 8 ea.
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Installation Instructions
Rugged Rack
Part # 17185
(Figure 1) (Figure 2)
Step 3:
Note: It may be necessary to use a rubber mallet to carefully tap parts together.
(Figure 3) (Figure 4)
Step 4: Lay the floor flat slats out over the cross members. Align the holes in the floor slats with the
holes on the cross members. (Figure 5)
Step 5:
Push the front upright into the side upright. (Figure 4) Do this step at all four corners.
Attach the floor slats to the cross members using the screws provided. (Figure 6)
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Part # 17185
(Figure 5) (Figure 6)
Step 6:
side upright. Attach the parts using the screws provided. (Figure 7 )
(Figure 7)
Note: The Rugged Rack comes complete with installation hardware. To attach the Rack
Step 1:
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.
With care, turn the rack upside down. Align the slots in the front upright with the holes in the
ATTACHING THE RUGGED RACK TO VEHICLE ROOF RACK
your vehicle must be equipped with a roof rack and cross rails.
Loosen the vehicles factory cross rails and move them to the furthest outside position.
(Figure 2)
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Part # 17185
(Figure 1) (Figure 2)
Step 3:
bracket through the holes in the center cross bar bracket. (Figure 3, 4)
(Figure 3) (Figure 4)
Step 4: Place the upper cross bar bracket over the Racks cross member and push down onto the
lower cross bar bracket. (Figure 5)
Place the lower cross bar bracket under the vehicle roof rack cross rail. Push the lower
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Part # 17185
(Figure 5)
Step 5: Secure the Rack to the vehicle with the supplied wing nuts. (Figure 6,7)
(Figure 6) (Figure 7)
Step 6:
Make sure all hardware is tight. Installation is now complete.
Upper cross bar bracket
Center cross bar bracket
Lower cross bar bracket
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Installation Instructions
Rugged Rack
Part # 17185
NOTE: To protect your investment, wax this product after installing. Regular waxing is recommended. Do
not use any type of polish/wax that contains abrasives that could damage the finish.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Smittybilt (The Company) warrants to the original purchaser of this product that should the product or any part
thereof, under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship within the warranty period of
3 years from the date of purchase, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced (At the Company’s option) without charge
for parts or labor. To obtain repair or replacement within the terms of the warranty, the product is to be delivered with
proof of warranty coverage ( e.g. dated bill of sale, receipt), specification of defect, freight pre-paid with Returns Good
Authorization Number from Smittybilt to place of purchase or to Smittybilt. Items returned to Smittybilt Automotive
without an Returns Authorization Number will be refused and returned to sender at the senders expense.
This warranty does not apply to any product or part thereof which, in the opinion of the Company, has suffered or
been damaged through altercation, improper installation, mishandling, misuse, neglect accident or acts of nature. THE
EXTENT OF THE COMPANY’S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR
OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE AND, IN NO EVENT, SHALL THE COMPANY’S L IABILITY
EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY THE PURCHASER FOR THIS PRODUCT.
This warranty is in lieu of all expressed warranties and liabilities. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS
WRITTEN WARRANTY. ANY ACTION FOR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY HEREUNDER INCLUDING ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY MUST BE BROUGHTH WITHIN A PERIOD OF 90 DAYS
FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE.IN NO CASE SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY
CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WA RRANTY,
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,WHATSOEVER. No person or representative is authorized to assume for the company
any liability other than expressed herein in connection with the sale of this product. Some states do not allow limitations
on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damage, therefore
above limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives the purchaser specific legal rights. The purchaser may have
additional rights, which vary from state to state.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damage, therefore above limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives the purchaser specific
legal rights. The purchaser may have additional rights, which vary from state to state.
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