Installation Instructions – 4081P *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” Socket and Wrench 7/16” Socket and Wrench 1/8” Allen Hex Tape Measure Table of Contents Parts List ............................. 2 Hardware List .......................... 2 ‐3 Step 1 – Prepare Mount Blocks .................... 4 Step 2 – Find Mount Locations .................... 4 Step 3 – Install Mount Blocks ..................... 5 Step 4 – Prepare Extrusion ...................... 6 Step 5 – Install Extrusion ...................... 6 Step 6 – Install Rear Foot ...................... 7 Step 7 – Install Mount Foot ....................... 8 Step 8 – Set Distance ......................... 9 Step 9 – Mount Feet to Rack .................... 10 Before You Begin Read all instructions. Follow assembly instructions found with the rack to assemble and install rack. For Technical Support Call: 800‐343‐7486 Monday‐Friday 7AM ‐ 4 PM (PST) Page 1 ...
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Installation Instructions – 4081P Parts Hardware 18‐40818‐FT‐R1 For Technical Support Call: 800‐343‐7486 Monday‐Friday 7AM ‐ 4 PM (PST) Page 2 ...
Installation Instructions – 4081P Step 1 – Prepare Mount Blocks Attach spacer block inside mount block using #10‐32 x .50 BHCS and #10 split lock washers as shown. Repeat on all four blocks. TIGHTEN Step 2 – Find Mount Locations on Roof of Van Locate the front two mounting locations on each side of van. This is where the mounting blocks will be mounted. **This picture shows on a 136” wheel base, high roof van** For Technical Support Call: 800‐343‐7486 Monday‐Friday 7AM ‐ 4 PM (PST) Page 4 ...
Installation Instructions – 4081P Step 3 – Install Mount Block Set mount block assembly over the “T” stud extruding from the top of the roof. Insert mount clip as so the slot goes under the head of the “T” stud to mount tight. Bolt through the mount assembly and into the mount bracket using two 1/4" x 1‐1/2” hex bolt, two 1/4" split lock washers and two 1/4" flat washers as shown. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN Repeat in all corners for a total of 4x. For Technical Support Call: 800‐343‐7486 Monday‐Friday 7AM ‐ 4 PM (PST) Page 5 ...
Installation Instructions – 4081P Step 4 – Prepare Extrusion Slide two 5/16” x 3/4" carriage bolt into opposite slots of extrusion. These carriage bolts are in the foot mount kit (18‐40818‐FT‐R1). Repeat on each rail, for a total of 8 carriage bolts on two rails. Step 5 – Install Extrusion Place mount rail with carrige bolts onto the mount blocks that were installed in step 3. Line the carriage bolts up in the slot of the mount blocks. Bolt using previous carriage bolt, 5/16” flat washer and a 5/16” nyloc nut. Snug Tighten, But allow movement. For Technical Support Call: 800‐343‐7486 Monday‐Friday 7AM ‐ 4 PM (PST) Page 6 ...
Installation Instructions – 4081P Step 6 – Install Rear Foot Place rear foot over the “T” stud at the rear of the roof. Insert mount clip as so the slot goes under the head of the “T” stud to mount tight. Bolt through the mount bracket and the rear foot using a 5/16” x 1‐1/4” carriage bolt, a 5/16” flat washer and a 5/16” nyloc nut. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN. Leave some room for adjustability until rack in on vehicle. Repeat on other side. For Technical Support Call: 800‐343‐7486 Monday‐Friday 7AM ‐ 4 PM (PST) Page 7 ...
Installation Instructions – 4081P Step 7 – Install Mount Foot Slide two 5/16” x 3/4" carraige bolts into the top slot of the mounted extrusion. Place mount foot over carriage bolts. Bolt together using carriage bolt, 5/16” flat washer and 5/16” nyloc nut. DO NOT TIGHTEN. For Technical Support Call: 800‐343‐7486 Monday‐Friday 7AM ‐ 4 PM (PST) Page 8 ...
Installation Instructions – 4081P Step 8 – Set Distance Set center to center distance from rear foot at 71.5” or 96”. If using the extension, set at 96”. For Technical Support Call: 800‐343‐7486 Monday‐Friday 7AM ‐ 4 PM (PST) Page 9 ...
Installation Instructions – 4081P Step 9 – Mount Feet to Rack Determine if the rack is being assembled on the vehicle or if the rack will be assembled off the vehicle and set on top of installed feet. In either case, bolt bows to feet using 3/8”‐16 x 3/4” hex head, a 3/8” lock washer and a 3/8” flat washer in order shown. GO BACK AND ENSURE ALL HARDWARE IS TIGHT Your installation is now complete. For Technical Support Call: 800‐343‐7486 Monday‐Friday 7AM ‐ 4 PM (PST) Page 10 ...