PUTCO Boss Headache Rack Installation Instructions

Boss Headache Rack Installation Instructions
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or technical assistance, feel free to call us at: 1-800-247-3974
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Central Standard Time)
Please read all instructions before installation and check to see that all parts are included.
Description
Boss Headache Rack
Mounting Brackets
Threaded Plates
5/16" x 3.25" Bolt
5/16" x 1.25" Bolt
3/8" x 1.5" Bolt
5/16" Flange Locknut
5/16" Washers
Oval or Flat Washer (GM / RAM use oval washer,
others use Flat Washer)
Rubbers Bands
Installation Instructions:
1. Use X-Acto knife/razor blade to cut open stake pocket (if
not already exposed).
2. Use 2 rubber bands to hold threaded plate to mounting
bracket. Make sure threaded hole is not obstructed (see
Figure 1).
3. Thread the 3.25" long bolt into the bracket assembly,
and lower it into the stake pocket. NOTE: Some brack-
ets are driver/passenger side specific! Make sure nut
clip is facing into the bed of the truck, and is centered in
hole of bed wall (Figure 2).
Putco guarantees its Stainless Steel and Aluminum products against defects in workmanship and material for as long as you own your vehicle. All
painted products have a 90 day warranty on the painted surface. Any defects resulting from faulty material or workmanship will be warranted by
Putco and repaired or replaced at our discretion. Putco assumes no extra labor costs. Damages caused by freight carriers, improper installation,
misuse, collision, or neglect will not be warranted by Putco.
PT — 9/27/18
Contact your PUTCO dealer for other quality accessories.

KIT CONTENTS:

Tools Needed:

− X-Acto Knife/Razor Blade
Qty.
− Measuring Tape
1
− Ratchet
2
− 9/16" Socket
2
− 3/16" Hex Socket or Key
2
− Drill and Drill Bits (Optional)
2
2
2
4
2
4
Figure 1: Bracket and threaded plate.
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