Smittybilt DSx-x User Manual

Installation Instructions

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Standard

Metric

M6 9 ft. lbs.

1/2” nuts 90 ft. lbs.

75 ft. lbs.

5/8” nuts 175 ft. lbs.

M16 165 ft. lbs.

Defender Series

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Part #DS5-6,DS5-8,DS6-6

Rack Mount

Bracket (DS5) 6
“L” Bracket (D8107A) 6
Hardware Pack (DS5-6-HP)
5/16”x3/4” Bolt 24

Bracket (DS5) 8
“L” Bracket (D8107A) 8
Hardware Pack (DS5-8-HP)
5/16”x3/4” Bolt 32

Please read instructions entirely before installing this product.

Part# DS5-6

5/16” Flat Washers 48
5/16” Lock Washers 24
5/16” Nut 24

Part# DS5-8

5/16” Flat Washers 64
5/16” Lock Washers 32
5/16” Nut 32

Part# DS6-6

Bracket (DS5) 6
“L” Bracket (D8107A) 6
Hardware Pack (DS6-6-HP)
5/16”x3/4” Bolt 24

5/16” Flat Washers 48
5/16” Lock Washers 24
5/16” Nut 24

Grade 8 nut torque specifications

5/16” nuts 20 ft. lbs.
3/8” nuts 35 ft. lbs.
7/16”nuts 60 ft. lbs.

9/16” nuts 160 ft. lbs.

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M8 23 ft. lbs.
M10 45 ft. lbs.
M12
M14 120 ft. lbs.

Installation Instructions

Defender Series

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Part #DS5-6,DS5-8,DS6-6

Step 1: Assemble the bracket assemblies, and place on each side of factory rails per diagram.

Do not tighten at this time.

Step 2: Position roof rack on brackets and attach with 5/16” hardware.

Step 3: Once the rack and brackets are in the desired location, tighten all hardware.

Notes: Defender Roof Racks are rated for loads of no more than 150lbs. evenly distributed.

Rack Mount

When carrying a spare tire, the tire should not exceed 33” diameter

For Technical Support/Warranty Information please call 310-762-9944

Smittybilt, 400 West Artesia Blvd, Compton, CA 90220