GearShade Rod Holder

Install Time:

  • 10-15 Mins

Tools Required:

  • 4mm Allen Wrench
  • T35 Torx
  • 1/4″ Drive Ratchet
  • Thread Lock
  • 10mm Socket
  • 10mm Open End Wrench

Hardware Included:

  • 1x Main Plate
  • 1x Back Plate
  • 2x Shoulder Bolts
  • 2x Nylon Spacer
  • 1x Latch Pin
  • 2x Rod Tubes
  • 2x M6 Bolts and Nuts
  • 2x 8″ Bungee Ball Cord

TRAIL SIGHT MOUNT:

Remove OEM Sleeve Nut and Bolt from the “Trail Sight”. Discard the bolt. We will reuse the Sleeve Nut.

Install the Sleeve Nut on the inner side of the Trail Sight. Place one nylon spacer in each of the two holes on the outer side of the Trail Sight, inside the bolt recessed hole. Then place the Back Plate against the Trail Sight and insert 2 shoulder bolts, WITH THREAD LOCK,  into the Sleeve Nuts.

 

Bronco fishing rod holder

Nylon spacer inserted into the Trail Sight

MAKE SURE TO USE THREAD LOCK ON THE SHOULDER BOLT THREADS

Install the rod tubes on the Main Plate with the M6 bolt and nuts.
There is a cavity in the rod tube for the nut. Place the nut into the cavity, then tighten the bolt.

DO NOT over-tighten the bolt and nut.
DO NOT use power tools to tighten the bolt.

(This can be done off the Bronco)

 

gearshade bronco rod holder

Opperation:

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Use the provided bungee cords to help secure the rods in the rod tubes while driving.

gearshade bronco fishing rod holder bungee

 

NOTE: Make sure the handle of your inner rod does not hit your hood.