Smittybilt JN46 User Manual

Installation Instructions

body

Side Bars (JN40, 41, 44, 46)
1976-06 Jeep CJ’s and Wrangler

NOTE: Carefully read entire instructions thoroughly before

attempting to install this part. Drilling is required.

Parts Included Qty Tools Needed

Driver Side Bar 1
Passenger Side Bar 1
10 MM Self Tapping Bolts 16

Step 1: Identify the Driver and Passenger bars. The longer side goes towards the front of the vehicle.
Note: For ease of installation it is recommended to have assistance during the install process.

Driver Side Bar

Ratchet and Socket Set

Drill

5/16” Drill Bit

Passenger Side
Bar

Step2: Position the bar up against the vehicle frame. Maintain a minimum of ½ inch between the bottom of
the body and the top of the bar. (Figure A) Position the bar making sure it is parallel with the vehicle
frame while also making sure its parallel with the vehicle body. (Figure B)

Keep a minimum
of ½: between bar
and the body.

Position the bar so
that it is parallel
with the vehicle

.

(Figure A) (Figure B)

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Installation Instructions

Side Bars (JN40, 41, 44, 46)
1976-06 Jeep CJ’s and Wrangler

Step 3: Once you have located the bar into position, hold the bar and mark the frame through the mounting
holes located on the bar brackets.(Figure C) Set the bar to the side. Center punch the marked holes
and drill a 5/16” hole in the frame at each marked location..
Caution: Before drilling be sure to check for any hazards or obstructions.
.

Note: Picture shown is of 97-06
brackets vary on sidebars.

Use holes in brackets as templates
to mark holes.

(Figure C)

Step 4 : Position the bar back on the vehicle against the frame lining it up with the holes that you just drilled.
Attach the bar to the frame using the supplied self-tapping bolts. Repeat these steps to install bar on
other side of the vehicle. Note: On the later model vehicles you will have some bolts that are not
used. Installation is now complete.

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 3 years from the original 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. Items
returned to Smittybilt 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 LIABILITY 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 WARRANTY,
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.

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