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.
A - EXPLORATION RACK CROSS RAILS
B - HIGH RISERS
C - EXPLORATION RACK OUTER TRACK
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PART DEFINITIONS
There are three unique printed ABS parts that make up each HIGH RISER bracket - Two left sets and Two right sets.
IMPORTANT - Before disassembling each HIGH RISER, be sure to only remove the ELBOW TO RISER BOLT and the RACK BOLT. The INSERT BOLTS do NOT need to be removed.
PART LIST
INSERT(1) This part slides freely into the cross rails and does NOT attach to the cross rails like the stock brackets do.
ELBOW(2) This part stays bolted to the INSERT(1) and will be will rebolted to the RISER with the ELBOW TO RISER BOLT(5) during installation. *Do not over-tighten, or risk stripping the ABS threads.
RISER(3) This is the primary lifting part of each HIGH RISER.
1 - INSERT
2 - ELBOW
3 - RISER
4 - INSERT BOLTS - M6-50MM
5 - ELBOW TO RISER BOLT - M6-45MM
6 - RACK BOLT - M6-50MM
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LEFT HIGH RISER
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 apply.
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, you 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.
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'll 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 n both sides of the vehicle, is a safe way to indicate position without damaging the outer track.
SIMPLE INSTRUCTIONS - Please see below for more detailed instructions and images.
During the install, you will be removing two of the Land Rover Expedition Rack cross rails and replacing their black metal rail mounts with HIGH RISERS.
1) Choose the two cross rails you will be lifting. Mark their forward edge positions on the outer track with blue tape (you will refer to this later).
2) Remove the single Torx screws that hold each end of the two cross rails to the outer track. Be sure to leave the stock captive screws inside the outer track. You will reconnect the HIGH RISERS to these later.
3) Remove the black metal brackets from the two cross rails by unscrewing the pair of course screws that hold them in place. *Save the brackets and screws in case you choose to return the rack to stock.
* NOTE - You can remove and recycle the pink square nut that comes with each HIGH RISER.
4) Remove the two vertical bolts (5+6), marked in orange, from each HIGH RISER. This will disconnect the RISER(3) part from the INSERT+ELBOW(1+2) combo combo. Do NOT remove the bolts (4) that connect the INSERT(3) to the ELBOW(2), marked in turquoise.
5) Slide the INSERT+ELBOW(1+2) combo into each end of the cross rails with the taller curved side toward the front of the vehicle. *The INSERT+ELBOW(1+2) combo does NOT attach to the cross rails like the stock rail brackets.
6) Place the RISER(3) (See animation above) part into the outer track, directly above the captive nut. The tabs on the RISER(3) bottom side should straddle the captured screw so it will align and slide with the RISER(3). *If necessary, the tabs can be cut off for fitment.
7) Set each rail with the INSERT+ELBOW(1+2) combos inserted - directly on top of the RISERS(3) that you've already set in the outer rail (See animation above).
8) Insert the ELBOW TO RISER BOLT(5), marked in orange, into the rear vertical hole of the ELBOW(2) and screw the bolt into the RISER. *Do not over-tighten, or risk stripping the ABS threads.
9) Apply the included thread lock to the end of the RACK BOLT(6). *You can also add thread lock to the ELBOW TO RISER BOLT(5) if you choose.
10) Insert the RACK BOLT(6), marked in orange, and domed washer, into the front vertical hole of the ELBOW(2) and loosely thread it into the captive nut to bind it to the outer rail. Do NOT tighten yet. *The RACK BOLT(6) bolt should pass freely through the ELBOW(3) and the RISER(3).
11) Align the cross rails, making them square to the vehicle. Refer to the painters tape for correct positioning.
12) Slide the rails toward the rear of the vehicle until the HIGH RISERS press completely into the cross rails. There should be NO more visible gap between the HIGH RISERS and the cross rails.
10) The final step is tightening the RACK BOLTS(6) to secure the HIGH RISERS and cross rails to the outer rack.
DETAILED INSTALLATION STEPS
STEP 1 - With a Torx bit, remove the existing bolts in the Expedition Rack that currently attach each end of the two cross rails you are lifting.
STEP 2 - Remove the stock black cast metal brackets and course screws from each end of the two cross rails to be lifted. You will be inserting the HIGH RISERS in place of these brackets. Store the metal brackets 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 50m 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 toward the front of the vehicle. Align the bottom tabs to straddle the captive nut inside the outer track 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 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 captive nut between the tabs, you can 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 combo into each end of the first rail to be lifted. The Insert+Elbow combo will NOT connect to the cross rail with bolts, as the stock brackets are.
STEP 6 - Position the first cross rail to be lifted, with the right and left Insert+Elbow combo inserted into the ends, and lower them onto the left and right Riser parts you have already positioned in the rack's track groove. Drop in the Elbow to Riser Bolt (6) to align the Insert+Elbow combo 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 them. Tighten the Elbow to Riser Bolt (6) until firm and secure. *At your discretion, you can also apply the included thread lock liquid to further secure the Insert+Elbow combo to the Riser part.
STEP 8 - Apply the included thread lock liquid to the Rack Bolt (6) and insert it through the Elbow and Riser, then adjust the bolt to align with the captive nut inside the Expedition Rack track groove. Gently hand tighten the Rack Bolt, but DO NOT tighten down yet. The HIGH RISERS still need to be positioned correctly first in the rack to eliminate any gap between the HIGH RISERS and the cross rails.
STEP 9 - Once both HIGH RISERS are loosely attached to the captive nuts, slide each cross bar with HIGH RISERS toward the rear of the vehicle until the Expedition Rack pushes the left and right HIGH RISERS into the cross rail. There should be no more gap between the HIGH RISERS and the cross rails. This may position the cross rails slightly further back in the rack than the reference blue tape. This is okay.
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 square to the vehicle. Use the reference blue tape as your guide.
IMPORTANT! Measure and make sure that the position of the cross rails still lines up properly with the clamps of the rooftop box, before tightening and thread locking the Rack Bolt (6) into the stock captive nuts.
*The box clamps are adjustable and allow for additioanl adjustment front to back
IMPORTANT: Do not over tighten the Rack Bolt, (6) to avoid deformation of the HIGH RISERS.
STEP 12 - Check final positioning and tighten the Rack Bolt (6) firmly into the threaded captive nut inside the Expedition Rack outer track groove.
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 box should be firmly and securely connected to the Land Rover Expedition Rack with your new UNRULY HIGH RISERS!
