Harbor Freight Tools Universal Pickup Rack 67498 - Manual (Page 5)

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shown on the manual cover, with the extra
section over the truck cab. If assembling in
the smaller configuration, skip this section
and go to “Completing the Rack” below. If
assembling with the over-cab section, attach
the Left Front and Right Front Rails (2 & 1) to
the assembled rail sections using the same
hardware as used for attaching the other side
rail sections.
note: The Rack supports up to 1500 lbs in the
over-cab configuration and up to 1200
lbs in the smaller configuration.
completing the rack
Working with one assembled section, 1.
slide the Crossbars (8 & 9) into the
Crossbeam Sockets (14). If making the
over-cab construction also slide the front
Crossbar (7) into the Front Rail (1 or 2)
and tighten in place with the Hex Bolts
(17).
Slide the other ends of the Crossbars
2.
into the other assembled section, insert
the Hex Bolts, but do not fully tighten so
you can adjust the width of the Rack, if
needed.
note: If assembling with the J-Bolts (15),
loosely pre-assemble the J-Bolts (15),
Nuts (26) and Washers (20/23) through
the J-Bolt Slots in the Post bases.
note: If attaching to a truck bed with a liner,
use a Cargo Bar (sold separately - SKU
66172) to press the liner up against the
truck bed sides to get a snug fit on the
truck bed and liner.
attaching the rack to the truck
With a helper, lift the assembled Rack 1.
and position on the vehicle.
Drill holes in the truck bed and/or liner as
2.
needed.
If using the J-Bolts, hook them under
3.
the Pickup Side Rim. Adjust the width
or post positions as needed until the
Rack is ready to secure. Secure in place
through the base of the Posts with the
Hex Bolts (17), Washers (20), and Nuts
(26), or tighten the Nuts on the J-Bolts,
as needed for your vehicle.
Adjust and tighten the Hex Bolts
4.
holding the Crossbars. Check that all
connections are secure and all bolts are
tight.
Insert the Large and Small End Caps
5.
(10, 11) into the ends of the bars and
posts.
note: You may want to shorten the length of
the Back Rails by sawing off the ends
before inserting the End Caps.
operation
Secure all loads in place. 1.
Be aware of dynamic loading. Dropping, 2.
swinging or bouncing load may briefly
create excess load causing product
failure.
Cargo protruding beyond the back of the
3.
truck and Rack must be identified by a
red flag by day and a red light by night.
Check local DOT regulations.