Install time:
- 25-35 mins
Tools Required:
- T50 Torx Bit
- T40 Torx Bit
- Ratchet Driver
- 4mm (3/16″) Drill Bit
Hardware Included:
- 4x Long Bungee Cords
- 8x Short Bungee Cords
- 2x Dual Loop Bungee
- 3x Nylon Webbing Straps
We recommend using ONLY hand tools to install the GearShade
HARDWARE INSTALLATION:
Remove factory Soft Top completely.
Using “M8 bolt” and “Bungee Anchor” provided, insert one of each into the threaded holes shown below with RED ARROW, on the top of the driver’s and passengers’ side of the roll bar.
Using the T50 Torx bit, remove the bolt for the soft top latch shown above with YELLOW ARROW.
Using one plastic “Bungee Anchor”, replace the bolt with the anchor under it. Repeat for the other side.
The BLACK ARROW is there the 8″ long Bungee is attached. Place bungee through the last grommet hole and wrap around the roll bar, back to the bungee ball.
INSTALLING THE MESH
STEP 1:
Starting in the front corner, take a Dual Bungee and feed both loops up through the grommet hole.
Take the small loop and attach it to the bungee anchor on the soft top latch mount. Take the loop with the clip and wrap it around the outside of the roll cage and hook the clip to the large hole in the side of the roll cage. See the Photo Below.
STEP 2:
Take one short bungee and pass it up through grommet hole and wrap the loop around the installed plastic bungee anchor.
Working your way down both sides repeat the last step for all plastic bungee anchors.
STEP 3:
At the rear, take one “Nylon Strap” and pass the open end through UP THOUGH the grommet holes in the rear of the mesh,
Clip the metal “J” clip, on the end of the strap, to the back of the edge of the roll cage cross member. See photo.
Feed the open end of the strap through the Tri-Glide buckle on the strap.
Pull the open end of the strap snug while sliding the tri-glide buckle.
Repeat for the other two at the rear of the mesh.
STEP 4:
In the rear outside corner of the mesh; use the large bungee ball cord and place it through the grommet then around the roll bar then back and loop it over the ball. BLACK ARROW
STEP 5:
In the front center, attach the snap hooks to the Hard Top locks as shown below