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Rhino-Rack Vortex 2-Bar Trackmount Roof Rack, Heavy Duty 2-Bar Trackmount Roof Rack Installation guide

  • Hello! I've reviewed the installation instructions for the Rhino-Rack Roof Rack, models XAU08220RRJK2 and XAU08220RRJK4, designed for the Jeep Wrangler JK MY11 hardtop. This document provides details on installation, load limits, and safety precautions. It highlights the importance of even load distribution and regular checks of bolt connections. I'm ready to answer any questions you have about these roof racks, their installation, or usage.
  • What is the maximum carrying capacity of the roof racks?
    What is the maximum load for off-road use?
    What type of ropes or straps should be used to secure the load?
    Do I need to remove roof rack before car wash?
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- Please refer to your vehicle manufacturers handbook for maximum roof load capacity.
- Any load transported on Roof Racks must be evenly distributed.
- Donotattempttottheroofrackstoyourvehicleunlessyoufullyreadandunderstandthettinginstructionsprovided.
- Please direct any questions to the dealer from where the roof racks were purchased.
- Checkthecontentsofkitbeforecommencingtmentandreportanydiscrepancies.
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2 x Crossbars = 5kg
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Maximum carrying capacity: 45kg (99lbs) includingweightoftheroofracks5kg (11lbs).
Load must be evenly distributed over the crossbars.
Use only non-stretch fastening ropes or straps.
Recommendations:
Allboltconnectionsmustbecheckedafterdrivingashortdistancewhenyourstinstallyourroofracks.Boltconnectionsshould
becheckedagainatregularintervals(onceaweekisenough,dependingonroadconditions,usage,loadsanddistancestravelled).
Youshouldalsochecktheconditionofyourroofrackseachtimetheyarere-tted.Alwaysmakesuretofastenyourloadsecurely.
Pleasealsoensurethatallloadsareevenlydistributedandthatthecentreofgravityiskeptaslowaspossible.Longloads(e.g.
canoesandkayaks)mustbesecuredfrontandrearwithnon-stretchfasteningropesorstraps.
Roof racks must be removed when putting vehicle through an automatic car wash.
Caution: The handling characteristics of the vehicle changes when you transport a load on the roof.  For safety reasons we
recommendyouexerciseextremecarewhentransportingwind-resistantloads.Specialconsiderationmustbetakenintoaccount
whencorneringandbraking.
Off-road use:
Maximumpermissibleloadis45kg(99lbs)on2crossbarsincludingweightoftheroofracks,5kg(11lbs).Whenroofracksareto
beusedinoff-roadconditions,pleasebuildasafetyfactorof1.5intothisloadlimit.30kg(66lbs)foroff-roaduse.Althoughthe
roofracksaretestedandapprovedtoAS1235-2000,off-roadconditionscanbemuchmorerigorous.However,increasingthe
numberofcrossbarsdoesnotincreasethevehiclesmaximumpermissibleroofloading.
Note for Dealers and Fitters:
Itisyourresponsibilitytoensurethesettinginstructionsaregiventotheenduserorclient.
Placetheseinstructionsinthevehicle’sgloveboxafterinstallationiscomplete.
Rhino-Rack
3PikeStreet,Rydalmere, DocumentNo:R194
NSW2116,Australia. PreparedBy:CraigJones IssueNo:05
(Ph)(02)96384744 AuthorisedBy:ChrisMurty IssueDate:09/03/2015
(Fax)(02)96384822
These instructions remain the property of Rhino-Rack Australia Pty. Ltd. andmaynotbeusedorchangedforanyotherpurposethan intended.
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Jeep Wrangler JK MY11 hardtop
Rhino Track Mount - Jeep Wrangler JK MY11 Hardtop
XAU08220RRJK2 (2 door). XAU08220RRJK4 (4 door).
Hardtopmustberemovedfromvehicletotthetracksystem
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1Remove hardtop.
Refertovehiclemanufacturer’smanualforremovingthehardtop.
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Parts List
Tools required:
Maskingtape.
Tape measure.
Markingpen.
Power or battery drill.
6.5mmdrillbit.
T40Torxkey.
C840(optional-soldseparately)
C840
3a,b
1
4
2
5
6
7
Item Component Name Qty 2d Qty 4d Part No.
1 EndCap(FL/RR) 2 2 M526
2 EndCap(FR/RL) 2 2 M525
3a RhinoTrack800mm 2 0 A256-800
3b RhinoTrack1200mm 0 2 A256-1200
4 M6x50mmSquareheadbolt 8 12 B143
5 Knob&M6nylocnut 8 12 M175
6 6mmx3mmO-ring 4 8 C347
7 ButylPatches 8 12 CA1266
8 Fittinginstruction 1 1 R194
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Track positioning.
Edgeoftrackcanbeusedtomarkastraightline.
a. Measure 24mmfromtangentofhardtopradiusfrontandrear.Markdrillingcentreline.
b. Frontoftrack.Measure160mm from front where the rubber seal meets.
2dr hardtop
24mm
24mm
160mm
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Front
Front
Rear
Rear
800mm
24mm
C/L
24mm
2Masking tape.
Applymaskingtapetocurvedoutersurfaceof
hardtop.
Front
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4dr hardtop
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Track positioning.
Edgeoftrackcanbeusedtomarkastraightline.
a. Measure 16mmfromtangentofhardtopradiusatfront,frontedgeoftrackhangsoveroninsidealittle.
Measure 26mmfromtangentofhardtopradiusatrear.Markdrillingcentreline.
b. Frontoftrack.Measure140mm from front where the rubber seal meets.
140mm
FrontRear
1200mm
26mm
C/L
16mm
26mm
16mm
Front Rear
42dr track mounting holes.
Drill4holesthroughhardtopatmeasurementsshown.
18mm 18mm250mm 250mm264mm
FrontRear
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4dr track mounting holes.
Drill6holesthroughhardtopatmeasurementsshown.
FrontRear
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18mm 18mm230mm 230mm244mm230mm 230mm
7Drilling of hardtop.
Drillthroughperpendiculartothesurfaceusinga
6.5mmdrillbit.Removemaskingtape.Cleanhardtop.
Attach O-rings.
Install rubber O-rings onto each square head bolt.
LocateboltsintheC-grooveonundersideoftrack.
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O-ringsitsbetween
underside of track and
roof.
90°
1:Removethebackingtapefromthe
ButylPatches.
2:Placeoverholesdrilled.Oncein
place remove the rest of the protective
tape from the top of the patches.
Thispatchwillprovidethewatertight
seal
1.
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Fasten Track.
 Fingertightenallsquareheadboltstolocatethetrack.Onceallthreadshaveengagedstarttighteningfromthe
centre and work towards the ends. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
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1
135
2
2 46
3 4
Tighten knobs
in order shown
(2 dr)
Tighten knobs
in order shown
(4 dr)
End caps.
Insert end caps into each end of the track.
Backing tape.
Peelwhitebackingtapeoffundersideoftrack.
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Attach track.
 Aligneachboltsothatitdropsintoitscorrespondinghole.
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Slottorear.
Curvededge of track
faces outside of vehicle.
FrontRear
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