Smittybilt 56650xx User Manual

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

97-06 Wrangler (Part # 56650xx)

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.

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(Fig A) (Fig B)

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Early TJ front
bracket

NOTE: pouches may very slightly than pictured.

Installation Instructions

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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.

97-06 Wrangler (Part # 56650xx)

(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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Smittybilt, 400 West Artesia Blvd, Compton, CA 90220

On late model TJ’s the front
bracket goes just below the
footman loop on the windshield
frame