WEATHER GUARD 1225 - Manual (Page 5)

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3. Leg Height - Measure from inside Leg Support to a minimum of at least 2”
above cab of truck (see Figure 11.). The Legs can be cut this dimension. NOTE: If
Leg Support mounting Option 2 was used at the rear, the Rear Legs will be
cut 3-7/8” shorter than the Front Legs to keep the rack level.
cut Leg height
2” Min.
Figure 11. Leg Height
2. Front Leg Support Installation - With the Leg Supports loosely
mounted at the rear, measure the distance from the inside of the service body to
the Lower Bracket (see Figure 10.). Use this dimension to position the Leg Sup-
port in the service body at the front. Repeat the marking, drilling and fastening pro-
cedure shown in Step 1, Option 1.
Figure 10. Lower Bracket Distance
NOTE: Use caution when drilling so
as not to thrust the drill bit into
the cab of the vehicle
Figure 9. Option 2 Assembly
3/8-16 x 1-1/2”
Carriage Bolt
(6 places)
Leg Support
3/8-16 Nylon
Lock Nut
(6 places)
3/8 Flat
Washer
(6 places)
Upper
Bracket
Lower
Bracket
4. Crossmembers - Measure center to center of the Leg Supports
(see Figure 12.). Cut all Crossmembers 1/2” less than this length.
center
to
center
Figure 12. Crossmember Length