WEATHER GUARD 1280 User Manual
Assembly and installation instructions, Warning, Important before you begin
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Model 1280 Full Size Truck Rack ( 8 ft. Bed)
TOOLS REQUIRED
Electric Drill
Drill Bits - 7/32", 1/4", & 1/2"
Screwdriver - common
Open or Box End Wrenches - 7/16",
1/2", & 9/16"
3/8" Drive Ratchet
Sockets - 7/16" & 1/2"
C-clamp
PARTS LIST
1 - Driver Side Leg/Base/Rail
1 - Passenger Side Leg/Base/Rail
1 - Driver Side Front Rail
1 - Passenger Side Front Rail
Tube, E-6000 Sealant
NOTE: Crossmembers are packaged
separately per vehicle model
IMPORTANT
BEFORE YOU
BEGIN
Read these instructions
and warnings completely
before assembly and
installation.
BOLT KIT
Bolt Kit #32-0102 is provided with
your ladder rack. Check this bolt kit
to be sure the following parts are
included:
Quan.
Description
8
5/16-18 Nylon Lock Nut
6
5/16-18 x 1" Carriage Bolt
4
5/16-18 x 1-1/2" Hex Hd.
Bolt
2
5/16-18 x 1-1/4" Carriage
Bolt
8
5/16 Flat Washer
4
5/16" Lock Washer
4
5/16-18 Blind Fastener
4 1/4-20 x 1-1/4" Hex Hd.
8 1/4-20 Nylon Lock Nut
12 1/4 Flat Washer
1
Blind Fastener Installation
Tool
1
5/16-18 x 2-1/4" Black
Oxide Bolt
4
Black Tie Downs
8
10-24 x 2-3/4" F.H. Screws
8
10-24 Nylon Lock Nuts
4
1/4-20 x 1-1/2" Carriage Bolt
Rev. A 7/04 Part No. 24-0136
1281 = GM Crossmembers
1282 = Dodge Crossmembers
Model 1500 through
2001
Models 2500/3500
through 2002
1283 = Ford Crossmembers
1284 = Super Duty Ford
Crossmembers
1287 = Dodge Crossmembers
2002 Model 1500 and
2003 Models 2500/3500
and newer
WARNING
This product is only intended for, and only safe for, transporting ladders,
lumber, pipe and other similar materials. It is the responsibility of the
user to secure these materials to the rack before transporting. Any
modifications made to this product, or use of this product for any other
purpose than its intended use, will create a hazardous condition that will
cause serious personal injury or property damage.
CAUTION
Never load your rack to exceed the safe rated capacity of your vehicle.
Heavy loads carried high can dangerously alter the center of gravity.
Approximate Assembly and Installation time:
1 hour 18 min. per unit (1.299 hrs.)
Depending on truck equipment installation experience.
NOTE: If your vehicle has a bedliner
you may need to drill, trim, or cut
the liner for proper installation of
this product. If the bedliner extends
over the top rail on the sides of the
bed, this rack will not work unless
the entire over the top section is re-
moved.
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