Jeep Wrangler JL 4-Door Rhino-Rack Backbone Installation 

Just installed my backbone using this video and the paper instructions. The video is “spot on” just the right information delivered at just the right speed. Great job!

I installed mine a month back and it looks great! This video was very helpful during the installation process. Few words of advice to anyone installing these: - loosely fit frame and cut your insulation panel first so you don't have to go back at the end and unscrew everything to complete this step. - If you are in the USA and have difficulty finding butyl, you can use "Dap Roof waterproof asphalt sealant"... that is what i used and i haven't had any issues with leaking. I read a review that it doesn't hold up as well in extreme cold/heat, but i think that difference is only marginal. - After installation, wait 24-48 hours (or longer) for the butyl/asphalt sealant to dry before taking it out in the rain or to a car wash (better safe than sorry). - The first hole you drill into the roof (the rear most bolt) is extremely important to get correct. I accidentally drilled the first one at too steep of an angle and it is slightly off. It works fine, and you can't tell from a distance, but i would have liked it to be perfect. - Double check that you put the Rhino Rack multi tool on in the right direction when spacing the castings! I accidentally used the phillips head end instead of the flat head end and at one point, but luckily fixed it before i drilled. - If you are installing the 3 vortex cross bars instead of the platform (like me), there are no install instructions for those bars. It is kind of common sense but i would have liked some reassurance that i was doing it correctly since i am loading a tent on top of my car. The Quick Mount legs attach to the Castings with only one bolt in the center of the three holes rather than two bolts. This made me concerned that they might twist but so far that hasn't happened. Also, when you are snapping your bars into place i only used one of the track leg rubber grommets on the rear hole of each Quick mount leg since that all the package came with and the bolt went through the middle hole. If that makes sense... If not i can make a video on this if anyone has questions.

This was a fun project. Doing this bymyself no help made it a little bit more complicated lol. The instructions are ON POINT!

Hands down this is one of the best well done, well shot installation videos. Exactly why I chose the backbone system. They even include a shadow board and written instructions that are legible! Hopefully the pioneer platform comes back in stock soon.

Outstanding video. I wish more companies would spend the time and money putting together such an accurate, well designed, and extremely easy to follow, instructions. Kudos to Rhino-Rack!

That is a great instructional video. best I have seen actually. great ending lol🤣

Nice looking product

Installed my RJLB1 Backbone System and Pioneer Rack a couple months ago. Loving it thus far! Made a video for the install, too.

It Gives The Back Side Structural Foundation A Strong Support With That Inside Frame Mounted On The Windows .

At 7:05 I think you are giving bad advice. To remove the frame creates a butyl mess. There is no reason why you can't trim the insulation panel immediately at the first step, with the backbone frame set in with the hard top bolts fastened all the way into the frame of the jeep. Then the insulation is simply in place during the install. I spent a long time cleaning butyl and almost losing washers so that I could trim the insulation before everything set in place.

Looking forward to our first installs, we have three scheduled and we'll share the results on our RU-vid page.

Great video...really helped make the installation go smooth...

We should be getting our hands on them tomorrow in Canada! Can't wait to do our first install

Ordering it tight now .

It arrived :))) heck ya

Cant Wait! Will you have a dual Kayak mount?

Anyone have any recommendations on how to install the Backbone system without the CA 1957 Spacer Multitool? I see the two sides are 6.5 mm and 11 mm, do you think i can achieve installation with some lathe bar stock? I misplaced mine and cannot find it anywhere.

Any chance for 2 door JL?

How hard is it to take on and off if I want to ride topless?

Loving the Backbone system. Is it still possible to remove the Hardtop after installation of the Backbone? As far as I see theres only two screws fixed to the rollcage?

Great video! very detailed and easy to follow. i did have two questions. 1. Do you need the Butyl to dry before assembling? 2. How do you re-seal the insulation, do you sew it or can you seal it with a lighter? thank you.

can this work on the freedom top?

I live in the U.S. and cant find butyl mastic. What is the U.S. equivalent? Thanks

is there an alternative to butyl mastic ? live in canada cant seem to find the exact one you guys are using

Great instructional video! I’m excited to get mine soon. Where is the best place in Canada to purchase ?

How long could this take maximum? Thanks

Can the butyl be used for the backbone system for a Wrangler JK? I know there is foam padding in the JK kits, but I was curious if the butyl could also be used to provide additional sealing. Thanks!

Possibly silly question... Is the Butyl Mastic to seal the fibreglass shell or to seal the bracket to the fibreglass? In other words, Do I Wait for it to set before placing the bracket or do I place the bracket immediately so that is forms a full seal? I am assuming the latter, which makes more sense. But thought I would ask regardless...

Instead of butyl, can I use Dap Roof waterproof asphalt sealant? Only because im having difficulty finding any Butyl online or in my area.

Does the kit come with the drill bits?

Avete rivenditori in Italia?