Installation Instructions
Main frame with late TJ front bracket
G.E.A.R. Overhead
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NOTE: Carefully read entire instructions thoroughly before attempting to install this part.
Parts Included Qty Parts Included Qty
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Overhead Main Frame 1
97-01 Front Bracket 1
02-06 Front Bracket 1
02-06 Front Adapter Bracket 1
Sport Bar Clamp 2
Clamp Sleeve 2
Gear Cover w/pouches 1
NOTE: It is recommended to have the soft top folded down or hardtop removed when
installing this product
Step 1: Lay the over head main frame on a flat surface. (Fig A)
Step 2: Determine which front mounting bracket you will need and mount bracket loosely to frame
using the included 3/8” x 1” hardware. (Fig A) (The flat bracket is for late TJ’s and the
bracket with side extensions is for early TJ’s.)
Footman Loop 2
#10 x ½”Machine Screw 2
Cap Nut 2
3/8” x 1” Hex Bolt 2
3/8” x 1 ¼” Hex Bolt 1
3/8” Hex Nut 3
3/8” Flat Washer 6
The lip on the frame will be
pointing down when installed. The
flat part of the frame is the top.
.
(Fig A) (Fig B)
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Early TJ front
bracket
NOTE: pouches may very slightly than pictured.
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Step 3: Lay the G.E.A.R. cover over the frame is it lies on the floor. (Fig B)
Step 4: Flip the frame over and secure by fastening the Velcro straps. (Fig C)
Step 5: If installing on an early model TJ remove the inner two bolts on both the driver and
passenger side sun visors. Loosely attach the front bracket to the windshield using
the hardware you just removed. (Be sure to mount sun visors back on over the
bracket.) The rear of the main frame rests on top of the center sport bar.
On late model TJ’s the front bracket goes just below the footman loop on the
windshield frame. (Fig D) The adapter bracket goes over the top and loosely attach
using the 3/8 x 1 ¼” hardware. (Fig E) The rear of the main frame rests on top of the
center sport bar.
Do not fully tighten hardware at this time.
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(Fig C) (Fig D)
Step 6: Slide the clamp sleeves over the rear clamp straps. (Fig F) Depending on the size/padding
on your center sport bar the sleeve can be trimmed if necessary to fit accordingly.
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On late model TJ’s the front
bracket goes just below the
footman loop on the windshield
frame
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The adapter bracket
goes over the top of
the footman loop.
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Slide the clamp sleeves over the rear
clamp straps. Depending on the
size/padding on your center sport bar the
sleeve can be trimmed if necessary to fit
(Fig E) (Fig F)
STEP 7: Slide the rear clamp straps around the center sport bar and through the slots in the
rear of the overhead frame. (Fig G)
Slide the rear clamp straps around the
center sport bar and through the slots in
the rear of the overhead frame.
It may be easier to
unfastening the
front Velcro strap
and folding the
cover back.
(Fig G) (Fig H)
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Step 8: Make sure the overhead is straight and then begin to secure, by tightening all of the
hardware. (Early TJ’s front two 3/8” bolts and rear sport bar straps) (Late TJ’s front
three 3/8” bolts and rear sport bar straps.) It may be easier to tighten bolts by
unfastening the front Velcro strap and folding the cover back. (Fig H)Check to make
sure all Velcro straps are secure after tightening all mounting hardware. Installation is
now complete. (Fig I,J)
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(Fig I) (Fig J)
Step 9: (Late TJ’s only) If you’re using a standard top/bikini and want to utilize the center
strap, attach the included footman loop to the overhead. First determine the best
location; depending on the style it may in the front or the rear. Once you have determined
the best location, hold the footman loop up and mark the two holes. Then drill the two
holes using a ¼ drill bit and attach with included screw and cap-nut. You can either install
it over the G.E.A.R. cover or drill through both the cover and frame, or drill through
the frame and carefully make a small cut in the cover to expose the footman loop.
(Fig K, L)
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Once you have determined the best location, hold the footman loop up and mark the two holes. Then drill the two
holes using a ¼ drill bit. You can either install it over the G.E.A.R. cover and drill through both the cover and
frame, or drill through the frame and carefully make a small cut in the cover to expose the footman loop.
(Fig K) (Fig L)
NOTE: The pouches can be installed in a variety of places, by sliding the pouch straps through
the webbing on the overhead (Fig M) then fold the strap back up and place it through the
webbing on the back of the pouch.(Fig N) Then slide the pouch strap through the next row
of webbing on the overhead (Fig O) and then secure by fastening the snaps. (Fig P)
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(Fig M) (Fig N)
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(Fig O) (Fig P)
NOTE: When traveling be sure pouches are closed and secured.
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