WEATHER GUARD 160-X-01 THRU 173-X-01 - Manual (Page 2)

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Installed
5/16-18
Blind Fastener
Mounting
Angle
5/16"-18 x 3/4"
Hex Head Bolt
5/16"
Lock Washer
5/16"
Flat Washer
(3 places)
5/16"-18 x 1-1/4"
Hex Head Bolt
5/16-18 x 3/4"
Nylon Lock Nut
Mounting
Angle
5/16"-18 x 1-1/4"
Hex Head Bolt
(3 places)
5/16"
Flat Washer
(6 places)
5/16-18 x 3/4"
Nylon Lock Nut
(3 places)
Before marking the leg mounting holes, check inside the box for location of gas spring housing and components that may obstruct
safe drilling.
CAUTION
Figure 3
To keep debris out of your eyes when checking the underside of the vehicle, or when drilling, always wear eyewear.
Prior to drilling, so as not to cut or puncture fuel tanks, fuel lines, brake lines, electric wires, etc., check under vehicle for locations.
All floor mounting bolts near the gas tank area should be installed from the underside of the vehicle, to guard against the gas tank
being punctured in the event of a collision. This would mean not using Blind Fastener in this area. Holes drilled in this area
should be 3/8”.
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
Note:
• If your pickup is fitted with a plastic drop-in bed liner, it may
need to be drilled, trimmed, or cut for proper installation of
truck box.
• Truck box cover may not properly latch until box is fully
bolted to truck bed.
• Periodically check tightness of mounting bolts to insure
proper attachment.
• Use touch-up paint on any drill holes to prevent oxidation.
• Install boxes with vehicle parked on level ground.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1: LOCATE BOX IN TRUCK BED
• Place box into position with cover open.
• Support box as required during installation.
• Verify tailgate closes with floor mounting angle in position.
• Bottom of box should be flat on the floor.
• Side of box (not cover) should be approximately 1” from bed rail.
Note: Fasten box and leg mounting feet directly to bed floor, not bed
liners or mats.
Step 2: ATTACH END MOUNTING ANGLE (see Fig. 2)
Note: This step may be omitted if you are able to use the alternate
method in Fig. 4.
• Place Mounting Angle against end of box with foot touching
stake pocket (or inner wall of truck bed).
• Mark one hole on the box and one hole on the truck.
• Center punch the holes to be drilled.
• Drill truck box and stake pocket (or inner wall) with 3/16” drill bit.
• Re-drill hole in truck box with 3/8” drill bit.
• Re-drill hole in stake pocket (or inner wall) with 1/2” drill bit.
• Install Blind Fastener (per Fig. 6) in stake pocket (or inner wall).
• Install mounting bracket per Fig. 2.
Note: Make sure there is enough hole depth before installing the
Blind Fastener.
Step 3: ATTACH LOWER MOUNTING ANGLE (see Fig. 3)
Note: This step may be omitted if you are able to use the alternate
method in Fig. 4.
• Place Mounting Angle under box and against wheel well (see Fig. 3)
• Mark one hole on bottom of box and both holes on wheel well.
• Center punch the holes to be drilled.
• Drill truck box and wheel well with 3/16” drill bit.
• Install mounting bracket per Fig. 3.
Note: Install bolts from underside when fastening Mounting Angle to
wheel well.
Bed Lip
Support Here
Figure 2
Figure 1