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HARDWARE KIT
(8) 3/8"-16 x 3" CARRAIGE BOLTS
(20) 3/8"-16 x 2" CARRAIGE BOLTS
(4) 3/8"-16 x 1-3/4" CARRAIGE BOLTS
(12) 3/8"-16 x 1-1/4" HEX BOLTS
(12) 3/8"-16 x 1-1/4" HEX LAG BOLTS
(44) 3/8"-16 NUTS
(44) 3/8" SPLIT LOCK WASHERS
Before you begin:
Remove all components from the shipping carton.
The rack should be assembled on a padded surface such as carpet to prevent scratching of aluminum surfaces. Remove bands
securing components together.
Read the instructions thoroughly to familiarize yourself with the assembly sequence.
Note that you DO NOT tighten any nuts and bolts until the completed rack is installed on the vehicle unless specified. This allows for
minor adjustments to the rack during the installation process.
Gather the following tools used to assemble and install the rack.
1/2" & 9/16" Sockets or open end wrenches
1/4", 5/16" & 3/8" Drill bits and drill
Pencil or marker
Tape measure
Center punch and hammer (optional)
Level (optional)
2 Clamps (optional)
Boards (optional)
HAULER RACKS, INC.
st
7109 31
Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55427-2848
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
T-7R, T-9R & T-11R SERIES RACKS
T9RTBL2657-1 shown above
PARTS
(1) RAIL DRIVER'S SIDE ASSEMBLIES
(1) RAIL PASSENGER'S ASSEMBLIES
(1) FRONT RECTANGLULAR CROSSBAR
(1) MIDDLE CROSSBAR ASSEMBLY WITH 'H' & 'T' BRACKETS
(1) REAR CROSSBAR WITH 'T' BRACKETS
(2) FRONT LEG ASSEMBLIES
(2) REAR LEG ASSEMBLIES
(4) HD BRACES
(2) SERIES 2000 PANELS & HARDWARE (T9R & T11R RACKS ONLY)
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Toll Free: 1-800-843-5445
Phone: 763-546-5620
Fax: 763-546-0933
WWW.HAULERRACKS.COM
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- Page 1 1/4”, 5/16” & 3/8” Drill bits and drill Pencil or marker Tape measure Center punch and hammer (optional) Level (optional) 2 Clamps (optional) Boards (optional) HAULER RACKS, INC. Toll Free: 1-800-843-5445 7109 31 Avenue North Phone: 763-546-5620 Minneapolis, MN 55427-2848 Fax: 763-546-0933 Page 1 of 14 WWW.HAULERRACKS.COM...
- Page 2 5” bracket line up with the two holes on the end of the lower rectangle tube. Insert the rear rail section into the 5” bracket and line up with two remaining holes. HAULER RACKS, INC. Toll Free: 1-800-843-5445...
- Page 3 16 nuts, install hardware finger tight. Repeat for other side rail. For the lower rectangle tube, use (4) 3/8”-16 x 3” carriage bolts, (4) 3/8” split lock washers and (4) 3/8”- 16 nuts, install hardware finger tight. Repeat for other side rail. HAULER RACKS, INC. Toll Free: 1-800-843-5445 7109 31...
- Page 4 Secure the front cross bar to the ‘H’ brackets mounted on the side of the front rail sections using (4) 3/8”-16 x 2” carriage bolts, (4) 3/8” split lock washers and (4) 3/8”-16 nuts. Finger tighten only. HAULER RACKS, INC. Toll Free: 1-800-843-5445...
- Page 5 Position the middle crossbar assembly on the front side rails forward of the 5” bracket and about halfway between the 5” bracket and the next support bracket. The middle crossbar assembly will be secured in place after the final adjustments on the vehicle. HAULER RACKS, INC. Toll Free: 1-800-843-5445 7109 31...
- Page 6 Using (4) 3/8”-16 x 2” carriage bolts, (4) 3/8” split lock washers and (4) 3/8”-16 nuts, secure the rear crossbar to the ‘H’ brackets mounted at the ends of the rear rails sections. Finger tighten hardware only. HAULER RACKS, INC. Toll Free: 1-800-843-5445 7109 31...
- Page 7 Use (2) 3/8”-16 x 2” carriage bolts, (2) 3/8” split lock washers and (2) 3/8”-16 nuts to secure the leg to the ‘T’ bracket. Finger tighten hardware. Repeat for other side. Note the orientation of the carriage bolts so they face inwards. HAULER RACKS, INC. Toll Free: 1-800-843-5445 7109 31...
- Page 8 Measure the truck bed width at the front and rear of the bed. Slide the ‘T’ brackets with legs so the span between the mounting feet matches the widths of the truck bed at desired locations. Use a tape meaure to the center the legs on the crossbars for best results. HAULER RACKS, INC. Toll Free: 1-800-843-5445 7109 31...
- Page 9 Align the floating bolt in the crossbar so that the floating bolt goes though the open hole on the HD brace. Continue to slide HD brace to the crossbar. Install 3/8” split lock washer and 3/8-16 nut. Finger tighten the two nuts. Repeat for other corners. HAULER RACKS, INC. Toll Free: 1-800-843-5445 7109 31 Avenue North...
- Page 10 For best results use a pencil or marker and trace the outline of the square holes onto the rail. Repeat for other side. Slide the front leg / middle crossbar assembly backwards enough to gain clearance to drill. HAULER RACKS, INC. Toll Free: 1-800-843-5445 7109 31...
- Page 11 Tighten the rack attachment bolts installed in step 9 first before tightening any other rack bolts. Proceed next to the HD brace nuts. Continue around the rack and tighten all remaining nuts and bolts securely. Tighten until lock washers are flat but DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN! HAULER RACKS, INC. Toll Free: 1-800-843-5445 7109 31...
- Page 12 ‘H’ bracket around or move the series 2000 panel to the inside of the rail. Clamp the front and rear edges of the series 2000 panel to the 2” brackets. HAULER RACKS, INC. Toll Free: 1-800-843-5445 7109 31...
- Page 13 Tighten all hardware to secure the series 2000 panel to the rail. Repeat for other side. 12. Check all rack hardware to make sure all nuts and bolts have been tightened. HAULER RACKS, INC. Toll Free: 1-800-843-5445 7109 31 Avenue North...
- Page 14 The racks have been load tested for the racks capacity to hold loads when not on a vehicle. Hauler Racks, Inc. does not warranty load capacities. As the factory has no way of knowing if the product was properly assembled, installed, used according to instructions, or if loads were secured properly.
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