WEATHER GUARD 1345 - Manual (Page 3)

STEP 6.
Rear leg installation.
Some trucks require fastening the leg to the tailgate stop, as
shown. Others bolt directly to the bed side flange. Procedures are
the same for both.
A) Before drilling leg mounting holes, use a framing square to in-
sure accuracy of alignment.
B) Fasten leg to floor and leg to side.
2" Dia. Leg Washer
5/16" Lock
Washer
3/8" Hole
10-24 x 2-3/4"
Flat Head Screw
Tie Down
Square
Cap Plug
5/16-18 x 2"
Hex Hd. Bolt
5/16-18 x 1-1/4"
Hex Hd. Bolt
5/16" Lock
Washer
5/16" Flat
Washer
1/2" Hole
5/16-18 Blind Fastener
1/2" Hole
5/16-18 Blind
Fastener
1/2" Hole
5/16" Flat Washer
5/16-18 x 2"
Hex Hd. Bolt
5/16" Lock
Washer
5/16-18 x 1-1/4"
Hex Hd. Bolt
5/16" Lock
Washer
2" Dia. Leg
Washer
3/8" Hole
3/8" Holes 5/16" Flat
Washer
5/16-18 Nylon
Lock Nut
5/16" Lock
Washer
5/16" Flat
Washer
5/16-18 x 2"
Carriage Bolt
Front Leg
Spacer
5/16-18
Blind Fastener
1/2" Hole
5/16-18 x 1-1/4"
Hex Head Bolt
STEP 10.
Tie Downs.
Install four Tie Downs where desired. We suggest putting
sealant on the back of the tie downs and under nuts before
installing.
STEP 8.
Tightening fasteners.
Tighten all of the nuts and bolts in the following order:
• First - leg bolts. Tighten evenly so crossmember sleeves stay
parallel. (Start with rear legs)
• Second - top of legs to rails, center and rear). Make sure bolts
are evenly tightened.
• Third - crossmembers (center and front only).
STEP 9.
Rear Crossmember.
Drill a 3/8" hole through the
sleeve and crossmember to
accept the insertion of the Latch
Pin. The wire loop of the latch
pin swings around the
sleeve and over the end
of the pin.
STEP 7. Option -
This method applies only to Ford Ranger
with the fuel filler bump in the floor.
Front Leg Spacers are provided.
A) Front legs on the Ford Ranger should be inset approximately
1". On these trucks, tailgate stops at the rear of the bed prevent
mounting rear rack legs to truck side rail. To keep the rack
rectangular and parallel, all legs are inset from the side rail.
Square the ladder rack to the truck and inset the front legs to the
dimensions previously mentioned for your truck.
STEP 7.
Front leg installation (See STEP 7. Option for Ford
Ranger installation).
Latch Pin
10-24 Nylon
Lock Nut
STEP 11.
Ladder Stop.
Remove rear Cross-
member and slide Ladder
Stop onto it. Install Crossmem-
ber on rack. With a Ladder on the
rack, locate the Ladder Stop inside
of the ladder and then secure. Insert a
strap through the loop on the Ladder
Stop and on the front Crossmember
Socket. Refer to the warning decal on
the Ladder Stop.
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3/8-16 x 3/4"
Thread Cutting
Bolt
Strap