Smittybilt Defender Series User Manual

Installation Instructions
Defender Series
Rack Mount
P a r t # D S 5 - 6 , D S 5 - 8 , D S 6 - 6
Part# DS5-6
Parts Included Qty
Parts Included Qty
Bracket (DS5) 6 5/16” Flat Washers 48
“L” Bracket (D8107A) 6 5/16” Lock Washers 24
Hardware Pack (DS5-6-HP) 5/16” Nut 24
5/16”x3/4” Bolt 24
Part# DS5-8
Parts Included Qty
Parts In
cluded Qty
Bracket (DS5) 8 5/16” Flat Washers 64
“L” Bracket (D8107A) 8 5/16” Lock Washers 32
Hardware Pack (DS5-8-HP) 5/16” Nut 32
5/16”x3/4” Bolt 32
Part# DS6-6
Parts Included Qty
Parts Included Qty
Bracket (DS5) 6 5/16” Flat Washers 48
“L” Bracket (D8107A) 6 5/16” Lock Washers 24
Hardware Pack (DS6-6-HP) 5/16” Nut 24
5/16”x3/4” Bolt 24
Grade 8 nut torque specifications
Standard
Metric
5/16” nuts 20 ft. lbs.
M6 9 ft. lbs.
3/8” nuts 35 ft. lbs. M8 23 ft. lbs.
7/16”nuts 60 ft. lbs. M10 45 ft. lbs.
1/2” nuts 90 ft. lbs.
M12
75 ft. lbs.
9/16” nuts 160 ft. lbs. M14 120 ft. lbs.
5/8” nuts 175 ft. lbs.
M16 165 ft. lbs.
Please read instructions entirely before installing this product.

Smittybilt Defender Series Specifications

General

Material	Steel
Mounting	Bolt-on
Dimensions	Varies by model
Finish	Black Powder Coat
Weight Capacity	Varies by model
Mounting Type	Roof Rack
Installation	Drilling required for some applications
Compatibility	Vehicle-specific

Summary

Parts Breakdown

Part# DS5-6 Parts

Lists parts included for the DS5-6 Defender Series Rack Mount, including brackets, bolts, and washers.

Part# DS5-8 Parts

Lists parts included for the DS5-8 Defender Series Rack Mount, including brackets, bolts, and washers.

Part# DS6-6 Parts

Lists parts included for the DS6-6 Defender Series Rack Mount, including brackets, bolts, and washers.

Installation Steps

Step 1: Assemble and Position Brackets

Assemble bracket assemblies and place them on factory rails without tightening initially.

Step 2: Attach Roof Rack

Position the roof rack onto the installed brackets and attach using 5/16" hardware.

Step 3: Final Tightening

Once the rack and brackets are in the desired location, tighten all hardware securely.

Usage Notes

Defender Roof Racks have a 150lb load limit and a maximum tire diameter of 33" when carried.

Torque Specifications

Grade 8 Nut Torque Specifications

Provides standard and metric torque specifications for Grade 8 nuts used in installation.