Step 1 - Check
Make sure you have all the hardware required for each bracket.
Installation Instructions - Ozroofracks
For full installation instructions follow the manual that came with your set or download it below. It's especially important to refer to your vehicule manual in order to know the loading rate of your vehicule roof. Remember that the condition of your gutter and the weight of your rack/platform also may affect.
IMPORTANT: Power tools are NOT REQUIRED to install our product/s. By using power tools you can damage your vehicle and the thread on the brackets. If you need to specifically tighten up a bracket, use a lock nut behind the bracket hole. As any other metal autopart some parts are masked when powder coating (like the threads) meaning bare metal is expose. If you're planning a low-maintenance and/or long-lasting installation use a good silicone self-fusing tape, liquid sealant, high density thread seal tape or anaerobic sealant to avoid rust.
Step 2 - Preventive Treatments
We encourage installers to use a good silicone self-fusing tape, liquid sealant, high density thread seal tape or anaerobic sealant if you're planning a low-maintenance and long-lasting installation.
Step 3 - Clean the gutters
Clean the gutter and make sure there is nothing where you'll place the bracket.
Step 4 - Protect gutter outside
If your gutter doesn't have an external rubber trim it's recommended to add it so the bracket plate doesn't contact directly with it. There are a variety of options on the Market of L-shape rubber trims or self adhesive and water resistant 15mm seal trims or mounting tape. Even butyl rubber or latex from a bike tube will do the job.
Step 5 - Protect gutter inside
Place the rubber provided at the bottom of the bracket.
Step 6 - Position
With help of a clean cloth, lay the bracket gently on your required location.
Step 7 - Recommended hardware
It's recommended to put nylon washers between the attachment substrate (bracket) and the stainless steel washer to avoid damaging the coating when installing.
Step 8 - Prefit
For your comfort on the next step, place the long "Lock Bolt" on the bottom hole of the lock cap. If you're installing our OZ41 bracket place these 2 bolts evenly.
Step 9 - Clamp
Gently position the lock cap over the bracket foot.
Step 10 - Tight
Screw the lock bolt to strongly secure the bracket to the definitive position. This bolt provide stability.
Step 11 - Secure
Screw the two safety bolts to make it extra safe and lock it permanently. These are specially helpful on rough roads.
Step 12 - Pair
Set another bracket on the opposite side of the roof.
Step 13 - Measure
Using a flat slat measure the distance side-to-side.
Step 14 - Sideways restraint
Remember that length of crossbar/rack affect aesthetics but there are also laws establishing specific limits.
Step 15 - Protect Roof
Always protect your vehicle roof before proceed to fit your roof rack system.
Step 16 - Safe Lifting
We encourage installator/s to use an extendable crane or a mobile gantry crane to lift rack/platform/cage.
Step 17 - Finish
Everything should be ready by now to fit accesories and re-check the installation.