SHERPA 2010-2023 5th Gen 4Runner Roof Rack Instruction Manual
- June 12, 2024
- SHERPA
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SHERPA 2010-2023 5th Gen 4Runner Roof Rack
Product Information : Product Name: The Crestone Revision: 9 Hardware Checklist: – 8 M8-1.25 (45mm) bolts – 40 1/4-20 Carriage bolts (1/4-20 x1) – 4 1/4-20 (9/16) bolts – 6 1/4-20 (1/2) bolts – 10 1/4 Tnuts – 12 1/4 Nylock nuts – 68 1/4 Flat washers – 8 M8 Bonded washers – 2 Rear Mounting brackets – 2 Middle Mounting brackets – 2 Front Adjustable Mounts – 4 Mounting Rubber Usage
Instructions: Before you begin: If applicable, remove your stock roof rack. Loosen all stock rack bolts before fully removing any of them to prevent capture plates from working loose inside the roof. Work slowly when removing the stock rack to avoid breaking the plastic sleeves. 2. Using Tnuts: PRE- ASSEMBLY: Required Components: 6x 1/4-20 x 1/2 bolts – 6x 1/4 Flat washers – 6x Tnuts Drop 6 Tnuts into the slots on the cross member and align them with the holes in the fairing. Secure with 6 bolts and washers. Pre-Assembly: Required Components: 4x 1/4-20 x 1 Carriage bolts 4x 1/4 Flat washers – 4x Nylon Lock nuts Install the hardware as pictured above, but keep the assembly loose for later adjustment. Front Adjustable Mounts: Required Components: 4x 1/4-20 x 5/8 Hex bolts – 4x 1/4 Flat washers – 4x Tnuts Drop two Tnuts into the slotted profile of the extrusion. Fasten the front leveling mounts to the crossbar by threading 4 bolts and washers through the leveling bracket and into the T-nuts. Repeat this step for both adjustable feet on the same cross member.
Rear and Middle Mounting Brackets: Required Components: – 8x M8 Bolts – 8x M8 Flat washers Install the rear and middle mounting brackets. The tall side of the bracket should face out from the vehicle. Align the rubber spacers with the factory holes in your roof gutter. The metal sleeves should slide over the OEM white plastic tubes. Position the thin side of the rubber towards the center of the vehicle. Position the mounting bracket over the rubber spacer and secure it with 8 bolts and bonded washers passed through the bracket, rubber, and into the holes in the roof. Do not over-tighten these mounts
Torque specification: 22in-lb. Side Plates: Required Components: – 8x 1/4-20 x 1 bolt – 16x 1/4 Flat washers – 8x 1/4 Nylock nuts After securing the main support cross members to the vehicle, install the side plates. Align the small slots in the rack side with the rear and middle brackets. Secure it using bolts, washers, and lock nuts. Leave the bolts loose enough to adjust the side plate to match the curve of the vehicle. It is recommended to install the rear crossbar to check rack clearance with the XM antenna before tightening the hardware. Once the rack is positioned correctly, tighten down all hardware for the rack sides, mounting hardware, and roof track bolts. 7. Cross Member with Adjustable Leveling Mounts: Required Components: – 4x 1/4-20 x 1 bolts – 4x 1/4 Flat washers With the side plates attached to the vehicle, align the cross member (with adjustable leveling mounts) to the small slot. Fasten it with 4 bolts and washers. Please refer to the user manual for any additional information or specific instructions.
HARDWARE CHECKLIST
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Remove your stock roof rack (if applicable). Loosen all stock rack bolts
before fully removing any of them. This will prevent the capture plates from
working loose inside of the roof. Work slowly when removing the stock rack as
not to break the plastic sleeves
USING TNUTS
PRE-ASSEMBLY
Required Components
6x 1/4”-20 x 1/2”
6x 1/4” Flat Washers
6x Tnuts
Drop 6 nuts into the slots on the cross member and line them up with the holes
in the fairing. Secure with 6 bolts and washers.
PRE-ASSEMBLY
Required Components
4x 1/4”-20 x 1” Carriage bolt
4x 1/4” Flat Washers
4x Nylon Lock Nuts
Install the hardware as pictured above, but leave the assembly loose so that
it can be adjusted during a later step.
Required Components
4x 1/4”-20 x 5/8” Hex bolt
4x 1/4” Flat Washers
4x T-nuts
Drop two t-nuts into the slotted profile of the extrusion. Fasten the front
leveling mounts to the crossbar by threading 4 bolts and washers through the
leveling bracket and into the t-nuts. Repeat this step so that both adjustable
feet are mounted to the same cross member.
Required Components
8x M8 Bolts
8x M8 Flat Washers
Next, install the rear and middle mounting brackets. The tall side of the
bracket should face out from the vehicle. Align the rubber spacers with the
factory holes in your roof gutter. The metal sleeves should slide over the OEM
white plastic tubes. The thin side of the rubber should be positioned toward
the center of the vehicle. Position the mounting bracket over the rubber
spacer and secure it with 8 bolts and bonded washers passed through the
bracket, rubber, and into the holes in the roof. The bonded washers should
compress and become flat, but not concave. Do not over-tighten these mounts.
Required Components
8x 1/4”-20 x 1”
16x 1/4” Flat Washers
8x 1/4” Nylock Nut
After the main support cross members have been secured to the vehicle, you can
install the side plates. Align the small slots in the rack side with the rear
and middle brackets. Secure it using bolts, washers, and lock nuts. Leave the
bolts loose enough to move the side plate to the position that matches the
curve of the vehicle. It is recommended that you install the rear crossbar to
check the rack clearance with the XM antenna before tightening the hardware.
Once the rack is positioned correctly, tighten down all of the hardware for
the rack sides, mounting hardware, and roof track bolts.
Required Components
4x 1/4”-20 x 1”
4x 1/4” Flat Washers
With the side plates attached to the vehicle, align the cross member (with
adjustable leveling mounts) to the small slot. Fasten it with 4 bolts and
washers.
Required Components
4x 1/4”-20 x 1”
4x 1/4” Flat Washers
Position the wind fairing in line with the diagonal slot at the front of the
rack. Align the bottom of the fairing with the tip of the roof rack and secure
it using 4 bolts and washers.
Required Components
28x 1/4”-20 x 1”
28x 1/4” Flat Washers
Secure all of the remaining cross members to the rack system. Position
according to your load requirements. When supporting heavy loads ensure that
it is evenly supported by the rack system and the crossbars are spaced
accordingly.
front leveling mounts once the rack has been assembled on the vehicle. We
recommend an extra set of hands for this step. You may also need to loosen the
middle mounts for this step depending on your configuration.
Apply upward pressure on the front of the rack and insert a microfiber towel
or other soft buffer between the front of the rack and the vehicle’s roof.
Adjust the angle and height of the mounting foot to sit as firmly on the
vehicle’s roof as possible, then tighten the hardware in the center of the
mount. It is recommended to position these mounts on the plastic gutter trim
to prevent possible paint damage.
Once the mounts are in the correct position, remove the buffer and inspect the
rack to make sure it is firm.
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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