WEATHER GUARD 1245 - Manual (Page 2)

STEP 1. Bolt front and rear rail halves together (two bolts
per rail).
3/8-16
Nylon Lock
Nut
3/8" Flat
Washer 3/8-16 x 1-1/4"
Carriage Bolt
Cushion
Strip
5/16-18 Nylon
Lock Nut
5/16" Flat
Washer
5/16-18 x 3/4"
Carriage Bolt
3/8-16 x 3/4" Hex
Head Thread
Cutting Bolt
STEP 2.
Attach all legs and sockets. Do not tighten. (Four bolts
required per leg)
STEP 4.
Check width of rack and truck bed. If rack is nar-
rower, clamp rear crossmember in rear open sockets temporarily,
but DO NOT drill, proceed to Step 5. If the rack is too wide, re-
move rear cross-member and cut to fit. Note - Double check all
measurements before cutting.
5/16" Flat Washer
5/16-18 Nylon
Lock Nut
3/8-16 x 3/4"
Thread
Cutting Bolt
5/16-18 x 2"
Carriage Bolt
STEP 3.
Assemble front crossmember.
Turn crossmember upside down for clearance on king cabs.
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.
CAUTION
To keep debris out of your eyes when checking
the underside of the vehicle, or when drilling,
always wear protective eyewear.
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NOTE:
Some vehicle manufacturers
require a manufacturer supplied
after market reinforcing kit be
installed prior to mounting any
kind of ladder rack or truck box
on your vehicle. Kits can be
purchased from your local
vehicle dealership. Contact
your local dealer to see if your
vehicle is effected.