Smittybilt 56650xx G.E.A.R. Overhead - Manual (Page 2)

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Installation Instructions
G.E.A.R. Overhead
97-06 Wrangler (Part # 56650xx)
Step 3: Lay the G.E.A.R. cover over the frame is it lies on the floor. (Fig B)
Step 4: Flip the frame over and secure by fastening the Velcro straps. (Fig C)
Step 5: If installing on an early model TJ remove the inner two bolts on both the driver and
passenger side sun visors. Loosely attach the front bracket to the windshield using
the hardware you just removed. (Be sure to mount sun visors back on over the
bracket.) The rear of the main frame rests on top of the center sport bar.
On late model TJ’s the front bracket goes just below the footman loop on the
windshield frame. (Fig D) The adapter bracket goes over the top and loosely attach
using the 3/8 x 1 ¼” hardware. (Fig E) The rear of the main frame rests on top of the
center sport bar.
Do not fully tighten hardware at this time.
(Fig C) (Fig D)
Step 6: Slide the clamp sleeves over the rear clamp straps. (Fig F) Depending on the size/padding
on your center sport bar the sleeve can be trimmed if necessary to fit accordingly.
On late model TJ’s the front
bracket goes just below the
footman loop on the windshield
frame