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Section 3:

Installation Instructions

Step 1:

Front Hoop Bracket Installation

Mark the three upper bracket holes.

Drill the two stock bolt holes to

13/32”.

Install the side bracket and hold into
place with the provided bolts.

Mark the side bracket hole in
preparation for drilling.

Remove both the upper and side
brackets.

Note:

The side bracket bolt hole that

requires drilling on the passenger side
should align with a pre-existing hole that

will need to be expanded to 17/32”.

Summary of Contents for R74020

Page 1: ...No warranty or representation is made as to this products ability to protect the user from injury or death The user assumes that risk The effectiveness warranty and longevity of this equipment are di...

Page 2: ...r these instructions may contain steps that will not match your configuration You can skip these steps Images Pictures are provided and parts are labeled throughout the instructions Each text box cont...

Page 4: ...T40 torx wrench remove the four stock torx bolts from the side panel and hood cowl B Remove the side panel C Using cutters remove the plastic tab underneath the hood cowl D Using a dremel enlarge the...

Page 5: ...F Drill the two stock bolt holes to 13 32 G Install the side bracket and hold into place with the provided bolts H Mark the side bracket hole in preparation for drilling I Remove both the upper and s...

Page 6: ...ations and step up to a 5 16 drill bit K Drill a pilot hole on the one side bracket marked location and step up to a 17 32 drill bit We recommend opening the hood to gain better access to the marked l...

Page 7: ...Section 3 Installation Instructions Step 1 Front Hoop Bracket Installation N Using a clamp hold the side panel securely to help prevent movement when cutting Note The marked locations are the parts th...

Page 8: ...op Bracket Installation O Using a cut off wheel cut off the standoffs on the back of the side panel P Using the cut off wheel cut the notches on the front of the side panel The notches need to be wide...

Page 9: ...de bracket sits on top of the upper bracket S Place a spacer washer between each of the three holes of the two brackets T Loosely install the provided bolts washers and nuts into the three bolt holes...

Page 10: ...Hoop Bracket Installation W Using a 1 2 socket and wrench tighten the three bracket bolts X Using a 9 16 socket tighten the rivet nut bolt Y If the allen head bolts do not move freely you must unbolt...

Page 11: ...ing base into the top spacers using the provided longer allen bolts BB Place the provided smaller spacers into the stock T40 bolt locations CC Loosely install the mounting base into the side spacers u...

Page 12: ...front hoop FF MetalCloak recommends having a second pair of hands help install the front hoop GG Using the provided allen head bolts attach the hoop to the mounting brackets HH On the passenger side i...

Page 13: ...on 3 Installation Instructions Step 4 Rear Hoop Preparation II Install the bushing ends into the end of the rear hoop JJ Install the bushing sleeve into the rear hoop bushing ends KK Install the rubbe...

Page 14: ...ons Step 4 Rear Hoop Preparation LL Using a 5mm allen install the rear cab hoop bracket to the stock bed lower hole MM Install the ARS J hook on the lip of the bed between the cab and bed and attach t...

Page 15: ...rear hoop into the rear hoop brackets MetalCloak recommends having a second pair of hands for installation OO Using the provided washer split washer and bolt install the rear hoop mounting hardware ti...

Page 16: ...the spreader bars with the engineered bend facing the front hoop RR Install the spreader bar clamp ends to the front hoop using the provided allen head bolts DO NOT FULLY TIGHTEN SS MetalCloak recomm...

Page 17: ...TT Make sure the spreader bars are 40 on center UU Using a 1 4 allen wrench tighten the front spreader bar bolts Torque to 24ftlbs VV Using a 1 4 allen wrench tighten the rear spreader bar bolts Torqu...