Ford Transit 148 EXT High Roof Rack Installation - Unaka Gear Co.

In this video, we'll walk you through the step-by-step process of installing our roof rack system on a Ford Transit 148 EXT High Roof van. Our kit includes everything you need for a secure and easy installation, including stainless steel hardware, pre-assembled side rails, and rubber pads to protect your van's roof.

Whether you're looking to haul kayaks, mount a roof tent, or simply add some extra cargo space, our roof rack is the perfect solution for your Transit. Follow along with our video to get your rack installed quickly and easily.

In this video, you'll learn:

- How to remove the factory roof caps
- How to position and mount the side rails
- How to install the cross bars
- Tips for ensuring a proper and secure installation
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[tomlippincott]

0:31 get tools ready: tape measure, plastic pry tool, X-Acto knife (to cut paint seal around vinyl caps), heat gun, denatured alcohol or mineral spirits, marker, tin snips or metal file or Dremel with metal burr file, touch-up primer and paint like Rust-oleum, ratchet, standard socket set, standard wrench set, standard allen wrench set, torque wrench, blue Loctite 242 (provided), Loctite C-5A (provided), caulking gun, Dicor lap sealant, +/- 10" length of hose or tubing with 1/2" inner diameter, hose clamp, blue painters tape
0:54 lay out rack pieces on floor
1:13 join side rails with splice plates
3:38 attach 80/20 bars to side rails
4:31 nub side of T-nut goes on the INSIDE of the 80/20 channel
5:49 attach feet to 80/20 rails
5:55 take note of the notches on bottom of side rails to line up feet; measurements are also provided on page 21 of manual
6:35 additional rear feet for the extended length racks are different than the four other feet
7:44 what to do if you miss installing some of the T-nuts in the 80/20 side rails
8:57 assemble wind fairing end caps and attach to wind fairing (WARNING: top and bottom brackets on end cap are not identical! Bottom bracket has a small notch in it. See page 23 of manual.)
10:06 prep van roof (Do this in advance of rack installation so any touch-up paint has time to dry.)
10:50 dealing with roof holes that are misaligned with the nuts underneath (common issue)
11:16 skip the fourth hole!
11:38 rear mounting hole (different than others!)
12:12 attach side rails to van
13:04 set distance for wind fairing placement
13:46 attach wind fairing to side rails
14:57 set width of rack
16:52 install rear 80/20 cross bar and end caps
17:20 Dicor around feet and bolts

[hxdmain]

Good walkthrough. Gave me the confidence to pull the trigger. Helps that you have em in stock!

[wanderbybike]

The new install video. 😊 Nice. I figured something was different between the new manual and the original video. I’m very happy with my rack. So, the last foot support is supposed to have a bonded washer on the inside and outside? I only received one bonded washer for each rear foot and a plain rectangle, non bonded washer I assumed was for the inside???