This vehicle-specific hardware kit is designed to attach a Smittybilt Defender Rack roof rack to your vehicles factory roof rack rails without drilling or modifications.
When mounting a roof rack using this mounting kit, I recommend mounting the hardware to the rack, and the hardware to the roof before placing the rack on the roof. The hardware is well-built, and the instructions were clear and concise.
Solid build. Easy to install on my Jeep with the defender rack
They are easy to install! Only complaint I could say about the mounts, the mounts that clamp on the rain drains should have some sort of torque rating because to tight and you could crack the drain....
Q: Does this hardware have a rubber barrier so when it attaches to the rain gutter on the sides, it will not scratch paint? I understand the rear supports attach between the existing hinge of Jeep and Jeep hardtop. Thanks! Answer this question
A: It does, but it’s not permanently affixed to the mount (you add it manually before attaching the mount). As such, it also won’t stay. I’ve lost one side already in just a few months of use, and I never too the rack or mounts off - so tbh, not sure how it fell off.Â
Answered by Jrodriguezjr from LA,CA on 02/24/2021
A: Yes it has a small one on each bracket.
Answered by Kelly from 4WP Corporate Headquarters on 02/23/2021
Q: I have a 2012 jku Sahara. will this mount work to mount the appropriate basket to the front portion of the roof ? and without drilling? Answer this question
A: This kit is meant for mounting the Smittybilt Defender Rack Roof Rack. Feel free to call into the sales line to place an order. If you live near a store you can set it up for in store pick up. Sales & Support Toll Free: 1-877-474-4821 Phone Sales (PT) Monday - Friday: 5 a.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sunday: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Answered by Kelly from 4WP Corporate Headquarters on 03/15/2021
Q: What is the capacity of this rack? How much weight can it hold? Thank you. Answer this question
A: Mike, the Smittybilt Defender Rack Roof Rack Mounting Kit is just the mounting kit for the Defender rack. However, the rack itself will hold 300lbs; any more than that and you run the risk of changing the center of gravity of the vehicle too much to be safe. Hoep this helps!
Answered by Anonymous on 01/20/2016
Q: How do these mount to the hardtop? I have seen Jeeps online that have mounts for the Defender roof rack that mount to the back glass hinge. Do these mount that way? If not which ones do I need? I have a 2011 Wrangler Unlimited. Thank you Answer this question
A: Hi Justin, This Smittybilt Defender Rack Roof Rack Mounting Kit is designed to enable you to attach the Smittybilt rack to your factory hardtop. Once this mounting kit is screwed onto your top, the rack is easy to take on and off. Thanks for your inquiry.
Answered by Anonymous on 01/15/2016
Q: Will this fit the jk 2 door, and if not is there a rack that will. Answer this question
A: Thanks for the question Ian, This rack is for the 4-door. We do offer some smaller racks that will fit your 2-door if you have a hard top. They will not work with a soft top.
Answered by lance on 09/19/2014
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