Fab Fours Y1351T Installation Instructions Manual

Fab Fours Y1351T Installation Instructions Manual

Tire carrier

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In order to help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided installation
instructions and other information.
These instructions alert you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others.
Please do a job safety analysis (JSA) before each task to identify potential hazards for
your situation and remove/protect against them.
You must use your own good judgment, and take your time.
Read and understand all safety precautions and instructions before installing this product.
THIS PRODUCT IS FOR OFFROAD USE ONLY. ALL LIABILITY FOR INSTALLATION
AND USE RESTS WITH THE OWNER.
CARELESS INSTALLATION AND OPERATION CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY
OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.
Failure to observe these instructions could lead to severe injury or death.
Always remove jewelry and wear eye protection.
Always use extreme caution when jacking up a vehicle for work. Set emergency
brake and use tire blocks. Locate and use the vehicle manufacturers designated
lifting points. Use jack stands.
Always use appropriate and adequate care in lifting components into place.
Always insure components will remain secure during installation and operation.
Always wear safety glasses when installing this kit. A drilling operation will
cause flying metal chips. Flying chips can cause serious eye injury.
Always use extreme caution when drilling on a vehicle. Thoroughly inspect the
area to be drilled (on both sides of material) prior to drilling, and relocate any
objects that may be damaged.
Always use extreme caution when cutting and trimming during fitting.
Always tighten all nuts and bolts securely per installation instructions.
Always route electrical cables carefully. Avoid moving parts, components that
become hot and rough or sharp edges.
Always insulate and protect all exposed wiring and electrical terminals.
Always perform regular inspections and maintenance on mounts and
related hardware.
Copyright 2012 Fab Fours, Inc.
SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others is very important.
Injury hazard
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Installation Instructions
Product Number: Y1351T/Y1451T
Application: '05-Current Toyota Tacoma
Tire Carrier
Y1351T-Rev.B

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  • Page 1   Always insulate and protect all exposed wiring and electrical terminals.   Always perform regular inspections and maintenance on mounts and related hardware. Page 1 of 16 Y1351T-Rev.B Copyright 2012 Fab Fours, Inc.
  • Page 2 Your tire carrier is designed in 3-D from digitized data, CNC laser cut, fabricated, and powder coated…all in the U.S.A. Enjoy the fit and finish of a Toyota Tacoma tire carrier from Fab Fours Inc. Page 2 of 16 Y1351T-Rev.B...
  • Page 3: Tools Required

    Y1351T Tire Carrier Y1351T/ Y1451T Upper Pivot Mount 20999 Lower Pivot Mount 20387 Latch Hook Bracket 20388 Tire Carrier Horizontal Adjuster 20243 Tire Carrier Stop Pad 61372 Tire Carrier Landing Pad 61351 Page 3 of 16 Y1351T-Rev.B Copyright 2012 Fab Fours, Inc.
  • Page 4 Thrust Washer 325401 Quick Release Pin 61276 Quick Release Pin Lanyard Tab 61277 Tire Carrier Pivot Shaft 61354 Y1351T Tire Carrier Hardware Kit 61370 Standard Tire Carrier Hardware Kit 61371 Y1351T Instruction Manual Y1351T-IM Page 4 of 16 Y1351T-Rev.B Copyright 2012 Fab Fours, Inc.
  • Page 5: Included Hardware

    7/16”-14 x 1” 3/8”-24 x 0.75” Hex Bolt 7/16”-14 3/8”-24 Hex Nut 7/16”-14 x 1.75” 3/8”-24 x ½” Countersunk screw 3/8” Flat Washer 3/8” Lock Washer ¼”-20 x 1.25” #10-32 x 1” Page 5 of 16 Y1351T-Rev.B Copyright 2012 Fab Fours, Inc.
  • Page 6: Installation Instructions

    Use a washer, lock washer, and nut on the back side of each bolt to secure the landing pad. Page 6 of 16 Y1351T-Rev.B Copyright 2012 Fab Fours, Inc.
  • Page 7 C. Mount the Lower Pivot Mount bracket to the passenger side of the bumper using three of the included 7/16” bolts and washers. Figure 3 – Lower Pivot Mount bracket installation Page 7 of 16 Y1351T-Rev.B Copyright 2012 Fab Fours, Inc.
  • Page 8 Figure 4 – Pivot Shaft Installation E. Install the black plastic T-Handle plunger into the Barrel Housing welded to the Tire Carrier Pivot Housing. Figure 5 – T-Handle plunger installation Page 8 of 16 Y1351T-Rev.B Copyright 2012 Fab Fours, Inc.
  • Page 9 F. Apply a thin coat of white lithium grease to the perforated side of the included flat thrust washers and the inside of the bearings that are installed from Fab Fours into the Pivot Housing. A coat thick enough to fill the holes will suffice.
  • Page 10 #10 screw and Nylok nut to fasten to the latch handle. Figure 8 – Latch Hook installation Page 10 of 16 Y1351T-Rev.B Copyright 2012 Fab Fours, Inc.
  • Page 11 J. Install the two stop pads on the tire carrier bracket using the four included, stainless steel countersunk socket head cap screws, 3/8” washers, lock washers, and hex nuts. Figure 10 – Tire carrier stop pad installation Page 11 of 16 Y1351T-Rev.B Copyright 2012 Fab Fours, Inc.
  • Page 12 Application: ’05-Current Toyota Tacoma K. Insert the supplied grease fitting into the back side of the tire carrier pivot housing as shown. Figure 11 – Installation of grease fitting into pivot housing Page 12 of 16 Y1351T-Rev.B Copyright 2012 Fab Fours, Inc.
  • Page 13 P. If you own or plan to purchase a CB Radio, your Fab Fours Tire Carrier comes standard with a CB Antenna mount shown below. Figure 15 – CB Radio antenna mount Page 13 of 16 Y1351T-Rev.B Copyright 2012 Fab Fours, Inc.
  • Page 14 Any un-controlled opening could result in damage to the tire carrier itself, the bumper, and possibly the vehicle it is installed on. PLEASE USE CAUTION WHEN OPENING! Page 14 of 16 Y1351T-Rev.B Copyright 2012 Fab Fours, Inc.
  • Page 15 C. Once Tire Carrier is opened and the retaining pin pops into place, you must pull the T-Handle (Highlighted Below) downward while pulling the Tire Carrier closed. Figure 16 – Retaining pin operation Page 15 of 16 Y1351T-Rev.B Copyright 2012 Fab Fours, Inc.
  • Page 16: Maintenance & Care

    Periodically check the tension of the latch hook VIII. Contact Information Fab Fours Inc. Phone (866)-385-1905 1312 Camp Creek Rd. (866)-574-1424 Lancaster, SC 29720 Email Support@fabfours.com More than expe cted… Better than expect ed Page 16 of 16 Y1351T-Rev.B Copyright 2012 Fab Fours, Inc.

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