INSTALLATION GUIDE
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SUMMARY
Please read the full installation instructions below for important details to properly, and securely, attach the UNRULY HIGH RISERS to the Land Rover Expedition rack, which consists of a wrap-around outer track and a set of aluminum cross rails with rubber weather stripping.
A - CROSS RAILS
B - HIGH RISERS
C - EXPLORATION RACK OUTER TRACK
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During installation, you will be lifting two sets of the Land Rover Expedition Rack's cross rails and replacing their black metal rail connectors with HIGH RISERS.
You will then reconnect the cross rails by securing the HIGH RISERS to the stock sliding captive nuts inside the outer track. You do NOT need to remove the captive nut inside the Expedition Rack.
To complete the installation, you will slide the cross rails, with HIGH RISERS into their final position.
The final position is obvious and secure when there is NO gap left between the HIGH RISERS and the cross rails, and the cross rails are aligned horizontal to the vehicle.
The last step is inserting the vertical 55mm Rack Bolt (6 - see definitions below) through the HIGH RISERS and into the captive nut inside the Expedition Rack's outer track. The Rack Bolt is secured with the included thread locking fluid.
NOTE: The Land Rover Expedition Rack narrows from the front to back of the vehicle. This means each cross bar is a different length and needs to be reinstalled accordingly, based on tape markers you will be applying.
INSTALLATION DETAILS
Installation is fairly simple and only requires a Torx bit and the included Allen tool.
For clarity, we have embedded the letters R and L on the bottom of each HIGH RISER part to indicate which side of the Land Rover Expedition Rack they will attach to - left being the driver's side and the right being the passenger side (US).
To install the HIGH RISERS, the will only remove the two vertical bolts (5 and 6 - see below) from each HIGH RISER.
The Rack Bolt (6 - see below) is shipped with a temporary square nut that can be recycled. The Rack Bolt is the primary connection point to the vehicle that replaces the existing bolt and connects the HIGH RISERS to the captive nut inside the Expedition Rack's outer track.
The Elbow to Riser Bolt (5 - see below) is threaded into the Riser and will also be removed for installation.
PART DEFINITIONS
There are three unique printed ABS parts that make up each HIGH RISER bracket.
RAIL INSERT (1) The part that fits inside the cross rails The Rail Insert does NOT attach to the cross rail like the stock bracket does. Instead, the Rail Insert slides freely into the cross rail and is connected to the Elbow (2 - see below) with two stainless bolts (4 - see below) NOTE: The Rail Insert and Elbow do NOT need to be disassembled for installation.
ELBOW (2) This is the main part of each HIGH RISER that is already attached to the Rail Insert (1) with two stainless bolts (4), and connects to the Riser (3 - see below) with a single stainless Elbow to Riser Bolt (5 - see below). The Rack Bolt (6) passes through the Elbow and Riser to connect each HIGH RISER directly to the outer track via captive nut.
RISER (3) This is the lifting part of each HIGH RISER. The Riser (3) is connected via a threaded hole to the Elbow (2) with a single stainless Elbow to Riser Bolt (5)
1 - CROSS RAIL INSERT
2 - ELBOW
3 - RISER
4 - CROSS RAIL INSERT BOLTS - 6MM
5 - ELBOW TO RISER BOLT - 6MM
6 - RACK BOLT - 6MM
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LEFT HIGH RISER
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
IMPORTANT! Before you loosen or remove the stock cross rail bracket bolts from the Expedition Rack, be sure to mark the positions of the two cross rails you will be lifting, on both sides, to assist in returning the rails to their original positions.
Blue tape applied to the outer track, marking each rail's front and back edge, on both sides of the vehicle, is a safe way to indicate position without damaging the outer track.
NOTE: The Elbow to Insert Bolt (5) is intentionally exposed beneath the HIGH RISER to create additional anit-twist inside the Exploration Rack track. This bolt (5) does NOT connect to anything inside the Exploration Rack.
INSTALLATION STEPS
STEP 1 - With a Torx bit, remove the existing bolts in the Expedition Rack that currently attach each end of the cross rails you are lifting.
STEP 2 - Remove the stock black cast metal brackets and course screws from each end of the cross rails to be lifted. You will be inserting the HIGH RISERS in place of these brackets. Store the metal brackets safely in case you choose to restore the rack to original stock condition.
NOTE: The HIGH RISERS do NOT attach to the cross rails. Instead, they slide inside the cross rails and are repositioned via the reference tape you applied to mark the original rail posotion. HIGH RISERS are then secured in place with the 55mm Rack Bolt (6) and thread lock.
STEP 3 - Remove the two vertical stainless bolts (5 & 6 - see part definitions above) from each HIGH RISER to disconnect the Elbow+Insert parts from the Riser part. Do NOT remove the two horizontal bolts that connect the Insert to the Elbow.
STEP 4 - Insert the left and a right Riser parts into the Expedition Rack outer track, with the flat side facing inward and the bottom tabs positioned closest to the front of the vehicle. Align the bottom tabs to straddle the captive nut inside the groove. This will later help align the Rack Bolt to the captive nut, and assist when sliding the captive nut with HIGH RISERS into their final position.
NOTE: The two tabs located on the bottom of the Riser part, on either side of the temp square nut, are intended to help position the stock captive nut inside the outer track for final Rack Bolt alignment. If you encounter any issues aligning the stock captive nut between the tabs, you can choose to shorten or remove the Tabs with a sharp tool or pliers. Only do so at your discretion as these tabs also move the captive nut with the HIGH RISERS.
STEP 5 - Insert the Left and a Right Insert+Elbow parts into each end of the first rail to be lifted. The Insert+Elbow will NOT connect to the cross rail with screws, as the stock brackets are.
STEP 6 - Position the first cross rail to be lifted, with the right and left Insert+Elbow inserted into the ends, and lower them onto the left and right Riser parts you have already positioned in the rack's track. Drop in the vertical bolts to help align the Insert+Elbow to the Riser.
STEP 7 - Carefully tighten the Elbow to Riser Bolt (5) into the Riser's threads on both sides of the rail. Be sure NOT to over tighten these bolts as they contain ABS threads and over tightening could damage the threads. Tighten the boltsd (5) until firm and secure. *At your discretion, you can also apply the included thread lock liquid to further secure the Insert+Elbow parts to the Riser part, but it is not necessary.
STEP 8 - Insert the Rack Bolt (6) through both Inserts+Elbows and Risers then adjust the bolt to align with the captive nut inside the Expedition Rack track. Gently hand tighten the Rack Bolt, but DO NOT tighten down yet. The HIGH RISERS still need to be positioned correctly in the rack to eliminate any gap between the HIGH RISERS and the cross rails.
STEP 9 - Once both HIGH RISERS are attached loosely to the captive nuts, slide the entire cross bar with HIGH RISERS toward the rear of the vehicle until the Expedition rack pushes the left and the right HIGHRISERS into the cross rail. There should be no gap remaining between the HIGH RISERS and the cross rails. This may slightly position the cross rails further back in the rack than the reference blue tape. This is okay to prevent any movement.
Image 1a - Incorrect final position with gap.
Image 1b - Correct final position with no gap.
IMPORTANT! Do not slide the cross rails with HIGH RISERS toward of the rear of the vehicle with force and wedge them into the rack. Simply slide the cross rails and HIGH RISER into position so there is no visible gap between the HIGHRISERS and the cross rails. (see image 1a and 1b above).
STEP 10 - Align the cross rails with HIGH RISERS so they are horizintal to the vehicle. Use the reference blue tape as your guide.
IMPORTANT! Measure and make sure that the position of the cross rails still line up properly with the clamps of the rooftop box, before tightening and thread locking of the Rack Bolt (6) into the stock captive nuts.
*The box clamps are adjustable and allow for additioanl adjustment from font to back
STEP 11 - Gentle remove the Rack Bolt (6) and apply the included thread lock. Be careful not to bump the cross rails and HIGH RISERS.
IMPORTANT: Do not over tighten the Rack Bolt, (6) to avoid deformation of the HIGH RISERS.
STEP 12 - Reinsert the Rack Bolt (6) into the HIGH RISERS, check final positioning and tighten the Rack Bolt (6) firmly into the threaded captive nut inside the Expedition Rack outer track.
CONCLUSION
Repeat this process for both lifted cross rails. This will conclude the installation process.
You may choose to add additional safety and security to your roof top box by attaching a small stainless steel cable between the rooftop box and the Expedition Rack.
Now attach the rooftop box and tighten the clamps to the lifted cross rails. The the box should be firmly and securely connected to the Land Rover Expedition Rack with your new UNRULY HIGH RISERS!
