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ROAM JL ROCK RAILS (JL 2 Door, MK2) INSTALLATION GUIDE / INSTRUCTIONS
TO GUARANTEE A QUALITY INSTALLATION, WE RECOMMEND READING AND UNDERSTANDING THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE BEGINNING ANY WORK. A SUFFICIENT UNDERSTANDING OF MECHANICS IS NECESSARY. THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE WRITTEN WITH THE ASSUMPTION OF AND REQUIRE MECHANICAL PROFICIENCY AND ARE NOT WRITTEN NOR INTENDED FOR SOMEONE NOT FAMILIAR WITH AUTO REPAIR
To keep your ROAM JL Rock Rails looking great, we recommend:
Please rinse thoroughly with a pressure washer after extensive exposure to salt, mud, or other corrosive contaminants.
Please inspect all bolts and fasteners are torqued to the correct specification every 12 months. Please check all wiring and electrical connectors are free from damage and replace as necessary.
Do not use this product for any vehicle make or model, other than specified.
The installation of this product may require the use of specialized tools and/or knowledge.
It is recommended that this product be installed only by trained professionals.
These instructions are generally correct as of the publication date. ROAM is not responsible for any changes subsequently made by the vehicle manufacturer.
During installation, the installer should check for the correct operation and clearances of all components.
Always work safely.
SAFETY ITEMS REQUIRED DURING INSTALLATION:
Protective eyewear, hearing protection, and mechanics gloves are required.
PLEASE NOTE: 'WARNING' notes in the fitting procedure relate to safety advisories. To avoid a potentially hazardous situation protective safety gear should be worn at all times and a safe work environment should be maintained. If safety procedures are not followed, injury may result.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN: <Remove OEM Rubicon Rock Rails if present>
2. PLEASE NOTE: Please clean or wipe down your frame rails before installation.
3. ROAM JL Rock Rails Installation:
3-1. ROAM JL Rock Rails (JL 2 Door, MK2, E-Coat)
3-2. Installing the driver's side front bracket:
3-2.1.1. Please insert the included flag nut (driver's side front, directional) through the opening pictured until all four (4) bolt hole locations are visible through the lower opening.
3-2.1.2. With the flag nut aligned and with the bolt hole locations visible, the driver's side front bracket can be bolted onto the frame and then torqued down.
3-2.1.3. The driver’s side front bracket shown installed.
3-3. Installing the passenger side front bracket:
3-3.1. Please insert the included flag nut (passenger side front, directional) through the opening pictured until all four (4) bolt hole locations are visible through the lower opening.
3-3.2. With the flag nut aligned and with the bolt hole locations visible, the passenger side front bracket can be bolted onto the frame and then torqued down.
3-3.3. The passenger side front bracket shown installed.
3-4. The driver's side mid bracket and the passenger side mid bracket install (applies only to the 2 door JL, when installing the MK2 ROAM JL Rock Rails) (driver's side pictured):
3-4.1. Please insert the included flag nut (all of the included flag nuts are directional, driver's side pictured) through the opening pictured until all three (3) bolt hole locations are visible and aligned.
3-4.2. With the flag nut bracket aligned and with the bolt hole locations visible, the mid bracket can be bolted onto the frame and then torqued down.
3-4.3. The driver's side mid bracket shown installed.
3-5. The driver's side rear bracket and the passenger side rear bracket install:
PLEASE NOTE: For the driver's side rear bracket and the passenger side rear bracket install, please do not remove or loosen the main body mount bolt on the frame. On MY2018 and early MY2019 JL's, the main body bolt may have been installed from Jeep with red loctite and attempts to loosen or remove the main body bolts without an induction heater may cause the bolt to break. Installation of the ROAM JL Rock Rails does not require the removal of the main body bolts. The body bolts do not need to be loosened or removed for the install of the ROAM JL Rock Rails.
3-5.1. Loosen and remove the two smaller nuts adjacent to the main body bolts.
3-5.2. Angle the bracket past the main body bolt washer and then align vs the two studs.
3-5.3. With the bracket attached and aligned, please reinstall and then torque the two smaller nuts adjacent to the main body bolt. The body bolts do not need to be loosened or removed for the install of the ROAM JL Rock Rails.
3-5.4. The passenger side rear bracket shown installed.
3-6. Clearances (Clearance Gap between inside of Rock Rails / Side Steps and the JL vehicle body sheetmetal)
3-6.1. If you are installing a set of ROAM JL Rock Rails (JL frame mounted), please gap the clearance between the the ROAM JL Rock Rails and the Jeep Wrangler JL vehicle body sheetmetal to a minimum of 1/4" clearance between the ROAM JL Rock Rails and the Jeep Wrangler JL vehicle body sheetmetal. Recommended clearance: 1/4" to 1/2". The clearance gap can be set by sticking a piece of cardboard folded over between the inside edge of the steps and the vehicle body sheetmetal before bolting the transverse bolts down.
3-6.2. If you are installing a set of ROAM JL Side Armor Steps (JL body mounted), please gap the clearance between the the ROAM JL Rock Rails and the Jeep Wrangler JL vehicle body sheetmetal to a minimum of 1/16" clearance between the ROAM JL Rock Rails and the Jeep Wrangler JL vehicle body sheetmetal. Recommended clearance: 1/8" to 1/4". The clearance gap can be set by sticking a piece of cardboard between the inside edge of the steps and the vehicle body sheetmetal before bolting the transverse bolts down.
3-6.3. To realign (or initial alignment) the ROAM JL Rock Rails (JL frame mounted), please loosen but do not remove the main bracket bolts, move and align the frame rails to the desired position and alignment, and then gradually retighten the bolts starting from the front to rear bracket.
3-7. Optional MK2 configurable alternate bracket install: <TBA>
4. The ROAM JL Rock Rails shown installed:
PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU START
TO GUARANTEE A QUALITY INSTALLATION, WE RECOMMEND READING AND UNDERSTANDING THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE BEGINNING ANY WORK. A SUFFICIENT UNDERSTANDING OF MECHANICS IS NECESSARY. THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE WRITTEN WITH THE ASSUMPTION OF AND REQUIRE MECHANICAL PROFICIENCY AND ARE NOT WRITTEN NOR INTENDED FOR SOMEONE NOT FAMILIAR WITH AUTO REPAIR
GENERAL CARE AND MAINTENANCE
To keep your ROAM JL Rock Rails looking great, we recommend:
Please rinse thoroughly with a pressure washer after extensive exposure to salt, mud, or other corrosive contaminants.
Please inspect all bolts and fasteners are torqued to the correct specification every 12 months. Please check all wiring and electrical connectors are free from damage and replace as necessary.
DISCLAIMERS:
Do not use this product for any vehicle make or model, other than specified.
The installation of this product may require the use of specialized tools and/or knowledge.
It is recommended that this product be installed only by trained professionals.
These instructions are generally correct as of the publication date. ROAM is not responsible for any changes subsequently made by the vehicle manufacturer.
During installation, the installer should check for the correct operation and clearances of all components.
Always work safely.
SAFETY ITEMS REQUIRED DURING INSTALLATION:
Protective eyewear, hearing protection, and mechanics gloves are required.
PLEASE NOTE: 'WARNING' notes in the fitting procedure relate to safety advisories. To avoid a potentially hazardous situation protective safety gear should be worn at all times and a safe work environment should be maintained. If safety procedures are not followed, injury may result.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN: <Remove OEM Rubicon Rock Rails if present>
2. PLEASE NOTE: Please clean or wipe down your frame rails before installation.
3. ROAM JL Rock Rails Installation:
3-1. ROAM JL Rock Rails (JL 2 Door, MK2, E-Coat)
3-2. Installing the driver's side front bracket:
3-2.1.1. Please insert the included flag nut (driver's side front, directional) through the opening pictured until all four (4) bolt hole locations are visible through the lower opening.
3-2.1.2. With the flag nut aligned and with the bolt hole locations visible, the driver's side front bracket can be bolted onto the frame and then torqued down.
3-2.1.3. The driver’s side front bracket shown installed.
3-3. Installing the passenger side front bracket:
3-3.1. Please insert the included flag nut (passenger side front, directional) through the opening pictured until all four (4) bolt hole locations are visible through the lower opening.
3-3.2. With the flag nut aligned and with the bolt hole locations visible, the passenger side front bracket can be bolted onto the frame and then torqued down.
3-3.3. The passenger side front bracket shown installed.
3-4. The driver's side mid bracket and the passenger side mid bracket install (applies only to the 2 door JL, when installing the MK2 ROAM JL Rock Rails) (driver's side pictured):
3-4.1. Please insert the included flag nut (all of the included flag nuts are directional, driver's side pictured) through the opening pictured until all three (3) bolt hole locations are visible and aligned.
3-4.2. With the flag nut bracket aligned and with the bolt hole locations visible, the mid bracket can be bolted onto the frame and then torqued down.
3-4.3. The driver's side mid bracket shown installed.
3-5. The driver's side rear bracket and the passenger side rear bracket install:
PLEASE NOTE: For the driver's side rear bracket and the passenger side rear bracket install, please do not remove or loosen the main body mount bolt on the frame. On MY2018 and early MY2019 JL's, the main body bolt may have been installed from Jeep with red loctite and attempts to loosen or remove the main body bolts without an induction heater may cause the bolt to break. Installation of the ROAM JL Rock Rails does not require the removal of the main body bolts. The body bolts do not need to be loosened or removed for the install of the ROAM JL Rock Rails.
3-5.1. Loosen and remove the two smaller nuts adjacent to the main body bolts.
3-5.2. Angle the bracket past the main body bolt washer and then align vs the two studs.
3-5.3. With the bracket attached and aligned, please reinstall and then torque the two smaller nuts adjacent to the main body bolt. The body bolts do not need to be loosened or removed for the install of the ROAM JL Rock Rails.
3-5.4. The passenger side rear bracket shown installed.
3-6. Clearances (Clearance Gap between inside of Rock Rails / Side Steps and the JL vehicle body sheetmetal)
3-6.1. If you are installing a set of ROAM JL Rock Rails (JL frame mounted), please gap the clearance between the the ROAM JL Rock Rails and the Jeep Wrangler JL vehicle body sheetmetal to a minimum of 1/4" clearance between the ROAM JL Rock Rails and the Jeep Wrangler JL vehicle body sheetmetal. Recommended clearance: 1/4" to 1/2". The clearance gap can be set by sticking a piece of cardboard folded over between the inside edge of the steps and the vehicle body sheetmetal before bolting the transverse bolts down.
3-6.2. If you are installing a set of ROAM JL Side Armor Steps (JL body mounted), please gap the clearance between the the ROAM JL Rock Rails and the Jeep Wrangler JL vehicle body sheetmetal to a minimum of 1/16" clearance between the ROAM JL Rock Rails and the Jeep Wrangler JL vehicle body sheetmetal. Recommended clearance: 1/8" to 1/4". The clearance gap can be set by sticking a piece of cardboard between the inside edge of the steps and the vehicle body sheetmetal before bolting the transverse bolts down.
3-6.3. To realign (or initial alignment) the ROAM JL Rock Rails (JL frame mounted), please loosen but do not remove the main bracket bolts, move and align the frame rails to the desired position and alignment, and then gradually retighten the bolts starting from the front to rear bracket.
3-7. Optional MK2 configurable alternate bracket install: <TBA>
4. The ROAM JL Rock Rails shown installed:
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