Installation Instructions – 4A96L *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.
Installation Instructions – 4A96L Step 1 – Load Plates • If installed, remove load plates at the end of each bow, opposite from the passenger side pan mechanism. • Repeat on both bows. Step 2 – Install Latch Assembly • At the end of the rear bow, mount latch assembly in the squares shown.
Installation Instructions – 4A96L Step 3 – Rear Bow Damper Mount • Mount damper mount to the under side of the rear bow in the location shown. • Mount the ladder stop on the top side of bow. • When installing the ladder stop, be sure to use the longer, 3/8” x 1” hex head bolt. Use 3/8”...
Installation Instructions – 4A96L Step 4 – 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 – 4A96L Step 5 – Install Dampers • Install dampers in orientation shown. • Install the end of damper to the damper mount using 2-1/4” pin, cotter pin and plastic spacer in orientation shown. The plastic spacer goes in between two dampers.
Installation Instructions – 4A96L Step 6 – Wheel Assembly • Install wheel assembly. Slide wheel axle in the end of the rear bow. Place a wheel on each end of the axle. Cap the wheel with wheel stopper. **While placing the pan on the next step, Be sure the wheel caps DO NOT come off**...
Installation Instructions – 4A96L Step 7 – Install Rear Pan • Remove hardware from the installed damper mechanism from step 4. • Place rear pan on top of wheels and bow. Be sure the wheel caps DID NOT come off.
Installation Instructions – 4A96L Step 8 – Install Front Pan Mechanism • Mount mechanism to the under side of the front bow in the location shown. This is the mechanism that DOES NOT have the dampers. • Use the exisiting hardware found in the mechanism to mount.
Installation Instructions – 4A96L Step 9 – Wheel Assembly • Install wheel assembly. Slide wheel axle in the end of the front bow. Place a wheel on each end of the axle. Cap the wheel with wheel stopper. **While placing the pan on the next step, Be sure the wheel caps DO NOT come off** Step 10 –...
Installation Instructions – 4A96L Step 11 – 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 – 4A96L Step 12 – Front Bow Ladder Stop • Bolt ladder hook to the front bow in the orientation shown. • Be sure to have the flange of the hook line up with the slot on the bow.
Installation Instructions – 4A96L Step 14 –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. • If EXT is needed, follow same instructions to attach torque tube to EXT.
Installation Instructions – 4A96L Step 15 – Install End Tube • Assemble end tube and place 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 – 4A96L Step 16 – Assemble Ladder Hooks • Bolt ladder hook ASM to ladder hook weldment as shown. • Use 1/4" x 3/4" hex head and 1/4" flat washer. This can be adjusted later. Step 17 – Install Ladder Hooks •...
Installation Instructions – 4A96L Step 18 – Install Handle • Using the hardware removed in step 4, insert handle into swage on the rear bow. • Be sure to place BH-821 sealant along swage joint. • TIGHTEN For Technical Support Call: 800-343-7486 Monday-Friday 7AM - 4 PM (PST)
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Installation Instructions – 4A96L GO BACK AND TIGHTEN ALL BOLTS FROM PREVIOUS STEPS BE SURE HARDWARE IN MOUNTING IS TIGHT. YOUR INSTALLATION IS NOW COMPLETE For Technical Support Call: 800-343-7486 Monday-Friday 7AM - 4 PM (PST) Page 20...