Installation instructions – Smittybilt 18604 CONTRACTORS RACK User Manual
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Installation Instructions
CONTRACTORS RACK
PART # 18604
STEP 2: Attach the driver side rear mounting plate (#6) to the bottom of the upright using one M18x90 bolt
set. (Fig D) (NOTE: The driver side front and passenger side rear mounting plates are the same,
as is the passenger side front and driver side rear) Tighten snug, but not completely.
Repeat the same step for the rear passenger side.
You are now down assembling the rear section (Fig E)
(Fig E) (Fig F)
FRONT SECTION ASSEMBLY
STEP 3: Slide the driver side front upright (# 4D) over the bottom tube on the front side rail.
(NOTE: The gusset supports on the front uprights will be facing towards the rear)
Attach using two M12x50 bolt sets. (Fig F) Do not tighten completely.
Repeat this for the opposite side using the passenger side front upright.
STEP 4: Slide the front driver side rail into the rear side rail. (NOTE: You may need assistance with
this step.
Secure the two side rails together with twp M10x70 bolts.(Fig G,H) You may tighten completely.
Repeat step for passenger side.
STEP 5: Attach the driver side mounting plate to the upright using one M18x90 bolt set. (Fig I)
Repeat on passenger side. Do not tighten completely.
STEP 6: Install front cross bar to the two front uprights using two M8x45 bolt sets and two M10x70 bolt
sets. (Fig J,K) Tighten snug but not completely.
Rear section assembly
Driver side
vertical upright
Front side rail
M12x50 bolt set
Rear
Front