SHERPA Roof Track Load Bar System Instruction Manual
- June 12, 2024
- SHERPA
Table of Contents
SHERPA Roof Track Load Bar System
HARDWARE
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Before installing this rack system, make sure you have 8 capture nuts
available in your roof tracks. These capture nuts can be sourced through the
track provider.
USING TNUTS
INSTALLATION
SHORT
TALL
PRE-ASSEMBLY
Required Components:
8x 1/4”-20 x 1” Carriage Bolt
8x 1/4” Flat Washers
8x Nylock Nuts
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Required Components:
8x 1/4”-20 x 5/8”
8x 1/4” Flat Washers
8x Tnuts
Drop the 8 tnuts into the slots of two crossbars, two in each track. Bolt the top of the mounting brackets to the cross member, one foot on each end as shown in the diagram. Leave this hardware loose so that it can be adjusted once the cross members are placed on the vehicle.
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Required Components:
8x M6 Bolts
8x 1/4” Flat Washers
With the two main support cross members assembled, flip them over and align the mounting brackets with the OEM roof tracks. Secure them to the vehicle using 8x M6 bolts and washers, passed through the mounting bracket and into the capture nuts in the roof track. Leave this hardware loose so that it can be adjusted once the side plates are attached.
Center the cross members on the vehicle using a tape measure and tighten them to the mounting bracket.
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Required Components:
8x 1/4”-20 x 1”
8x 1/4” Flat Washers
After the main support cross members have been secured to the vehicle, you can install the Sherpa Smiley end caps.
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Once both bars are assembled and on the vehicle, make small adjustments and level the bars. Once they are in position tighten them fully. Check all bolts and hardware after the first 100 miles to ensure they are tight.
All products built and designed by Sherpa Equipment Company are intended for
off-road use and should be assembled, installed, and used according to Sherpa
Equipment Company’s recommendations. Sherpa Equipment Companies products
should be used safely with good judgment towards others and surroundings.
By installing Sherpa Equipment Companies products on your vehicle you assume
all liability. Sherpa Equipment Company will not be held liable for damages or
loss associated with the installation or use of its products. It is
recommended that you inspect your roof rack within the first 100 miles of
installation and every 500 miles after.
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