Installation Instructions – 4A98L *PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS PRIOR TO ASSEMBLING, INSTALLING, AND USING THIS PRODUCT* Warning Always check for wires, fuel tanks and lines, brake lines and other important vehicle functionality items prior to drilling and installing all products. Tools Needed 1/2”...
Installation Instructions – 4A98L Step 1 – Remove Load Plates • If installed, remove load plates on the drivers side, at the end of each bow. • Repeat on both front and rear bows. Step 2 – Install Latch Assembly •...
Installation Instructions – 4A98L Step 3 – Install Rear Bow Damper Mechanism • Mount damper mechanism to the under side of the rear bow in the location shown. • Use the exisiting hardware found in the damper mechanism to mount. •...
Installation Instructions – 4A98L Step 4 – Install Dampers • Install dampers underneath the rear bow using the existing mount. • Attach the end of damper to the existing mount using 2-1/4” pin, cotter pin and plastic spacer in orientation shown. The plastic spacer goes in between two dampers. •...
Installation Instructions – 4A98L Step 5 – Install Rear Wheels • Install rear wheels. • Slide wheel axle in the end of the rear bow. • Place nylon washer in between the bow and the wheel. • Place a wheel on each end of the axle. •...
Installation Instructions – 4A98L Step 6 – Install Rear Pan • Remove hardware from the installed damper mechanism from step 3. • Place rear pan on top of wheels and bow. Be sure the wheel caps DID NOT come off. •...
Installation Instructions – 4A98L Step 7 – Install Front Mechanism • Mount the front mechanism to the under side of the front bow in the location shown. This mechanism DOES NOT have the dampers. • Use the exisiting hardware found in the mechanism to mount. •...
Installation Instructions – 4A98L Step 8 – Front Wheels • Install front wheels. • Slide wheel axle in the end of the front bow. • Place nylon washer in between the bow and the wheel. • Place a wheel on each end of the axle.
Installation Instructions – 4A98L Step 10 – Install Front Pan • Place front pan on top of wheels and bow. Be sure the wheel caps DID NOT come off. • Align the arms from the pan with the holes from the mechanism where the bolts were previously removed.
Installation Instructions – 4A98L Step 11 –Attach Torque Tube • Bolt torque tube to front and rear bow using 1/4"-20 x 1” hex head bolt, two 1/4" flat washers and 1/4"-20 nyloc nut at each location. • TIGHTEN For Technical Support Call: 800-343-7486 Monday-Friday 7AM - 4 PM (PST) Page 14...
Installation Instructions – 4A98L Step 12 – Install End Tube • Place end tube at the end of each bow. • Bolt into place using 3/8” x 3/4" hex head, 3/8” lock washer and 3/8” flat washer. • Repeat at front and rear bow. •...
Installation Instructions – 4A98L Step 13 – Install Ladder Stops • Bolt the ladder hook to both bows in the orientation shown. • Be sure to have the flange of the hook line up with the slot on the bow. •...
Installation Instructions – 4A98L Step 14 – Assemble Ladder Hooks • Bolt ladder hook assembly to ladder hook weldment as shown. • Use 1/4" x 1" hex head, 1/4" lock washer and 1/4" flat washer. This can be adjusted at a later time to fit a variety of different ladder shapes and sizes.
Installation Instructions – 4A98L Step 16 – Install Handle • Using the hardware removed in step 4, insert handle into swage on the rear bow. • Be sure to place sealant along swage joint. • TIGHTEN For Technical Support Call: 800-343-7486 Monday-Friday 7AM - 4 PM (PST) Page 18...
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Installation Instructions – 4A98L GO BACK AND TIGHTEN ALL BOLTS FROM PREVIOUS STEPS BE SURE ALL HARDWARE INCLUDING THE MOUNTING IS TIGHT. YOUR INSTALLATION IS NOW COMPLETE For Technical Support Call: 800-343-7486 Monday-Friday 7AM - 4 PM (PST) Page 19...