Defender racks are made from 16-gauge, fully welded, 1" round steel tubing and finished in a textured black powder coat. Aerodynamic styling blends well with todays vehicle designs. Welded light tabs (4 front & 2 rear) and integrated flooring maximizes functionality. Multiple mounting options offer a secure attachment to any vehicle. The Defender Rack line is produced to exacting standards, and built for years of trouble-free use. Ease of installation is always at the forefront of our designs.
Solid rack. Mounted fairly easily. Instructions could definitely use some work thought. Overall very pleased.
Q: the website says this item will not fit my 1998 Jeep Cherokee (xj) using the gutter mounts, but the salesperson at the store says it will. Any more info on that? thanks Jason from az Answer this question
A: Thanks for the inquiry Jason, the Smittybilt Defender Welded One Piece Roof Rack part # S/B45504 this will work the mount bracket is part # S/BDS5-6 for Cherokee/Wagoneer XJ w/fac rack or S/BHDS-6 Cherokee/Wagoneer XJ w/out rack.
Answered by RK on 07/02/2015
Q: I am getting a 50 inch led bar and want to know if I will need to buy the tube mounting brackets for it or if the include hardware will work for mounting the bar to the rack. Answer this question
A: Hello Sam, The Smittybilt Defender Welded One Piece Roof Rack S/B45504 comes with 4 light mounting tabs at the forward facing side of the rack. You can mount the LED light bar to them. Thank you.
Answered by RK on 06/08/2015
Q: Hello, I have a 1996 ford bronco and would like to know what mounting brackets I need to buy, the will have to be through mounted, through the roof, also how many brackets do I need to buy? 6? Or 8? Thank you Answer this question
A: Hello You will need six mounting brackets to install on your Bronco. The part number for the six mounts is S/B AM6 Thanks
Answered by Rody on 03/14/2015
Q: i have a 2000 xj cherokee/defender rack and am in need of a mounting kit; which mounts to the vehicles rain gutter rail. ; D Answer this question
A: Hello Stew from earth and thank you for the inquiry on the Smittybilt Defender Welded One Piece Roof Rack. Here is the link for the mounting kit for this product: http://jo.my/l80myh.qrcode
Answered by ALAN on 11/19/2014
Q: Hi, I have a Jeep Commander 2006 Limited and I wanna know which mounting system (part number) does I need for this defender roof rack thank you. Answer this question
A: Riick,Thanks for the question.Smittybilt Defender Welded One Piece Roof Rack part # S/B45504 requires mounting bracket part# is S/B DS24-6.
Answered by SDH on 09/08/2014
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