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HAULER RACKS, INC.

1800 Freeway Boulevard

Minneapolis, MN 55430-1708

WWW.HAULERRACKS.COM

Package Contents:

PARTS

(2) LOAD BARS

(4) LEGS

(4) “T” BRACKETS

(4) HD BRACES

(8) MOUNTS

(8) LOAD SECURE POSTS

HARDWARE KIT

(40) 3/8”-16 NUTS

(40) 3/8” SPLIT LOCK WASHERS

(16) 3/8”-16 x 1-1/4” HEX BOLTS

(16) 3/8” x 1-1/4” HEX LAG BOLTS

(16) 3/8”-16 x 1-3/4” HEX BOLTS

(16) 5/16”-18 x 1” HEX BOLTS

(16) 5/16”-18 SQUARE NUTS

(16) 5/16” SPLIT LOCK WASHERS

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3/8”-16 x 2” CARRAIGE BOLTS

ALUMINUM REMOVABLE

UNIVERSAL TRUCK RACK INSTRUCTIONS

P/N UTRAHDFULL-1 / UTRAHDMINI-1

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.

9/16” Socket or open end wrench

1/2” Socket or open end wrench

3/8” Drill bit and drill

Pencil or marker

Tape measure

Center punch and hammer (optional)

Level (optional)

1. Center bolts

Slide in (4) 3/8”-16 x 1-3/4” bolts into the center channel of the load bar as shown below. Slide the bolts towards the center of the load bar. Repeat

for other load bar.

Summary of content (8 pages)

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ALUMINUM REMOVABLE UNIVERSAL TRUCK RACK INSTRUCTIONS P/N UTRAHDFULL-1 / UTRAHDMINI-1 Package Contents: PARTS (2) LOAD BARS (4) LEGS (4) “T” BRACKETS (4) HD BRACES (8) MOUNTS (8) LOAD SECURE POSTS HARDWARE KIT (40) 3/8”-16 NUTS (40) 3/8” SPLIT LOCK WASHERS (16) 3/8”-16 x 1-1/4” HEX BOLTS (16) 3/8” x 1-1/4” HEX LAG BOLTS (16) 3/8”-16 x 1-3/4” HEX BOLTS (16) 5/16”-18 x 1” HEX BOLTS (16) 5/16”-18 SQUARE NUTS (16) 5/16” SPLIT LOCK WASHERS (8) 3/8”-16 x 2” CARRAIGE BOLTS Before you begin: Remove all components f
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. “T” bracket assembly Loosely assemble the ‘T’ bracket as shown. Note the flat portion of the 5/16”-18 square nut faces toward the ‘T’ bracket. Repeat for remaining ‘T’ brackets. 3. Load bar assembly Orientate the ‘T’ bracket as shown with the angle ends pointing away from the center of the load bar. Slide the 5/16”-18 square nuts into the outer channels of the load bar. Slide the ‘T’ bracket assembly into the load bar. Repeat for other side of load bar. Repeat for other load bar. HAULER RACKS, INC.
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. Load bar assembly continued Slide in (1) 3/8”-16 x 1-3/4” bolt into the center channel of the load bar on each end as shown below. Repeat on other load bar. Install the load secure posts as shown. Place the end load secure posts so they are flush against the load bar. Tighten the load secure posts with 3/8” split lock washers and 3/8”-16 nuts and tighten hardware. Repeat for other load bar. HAULER RACKS, INC. 1800 Freeway Boulevard Minneapolis, MN 55430-1708 WWW.HAULERRACKS.
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. Leg assembly Slide in (1) 3/8”-16 x 1-3/4” bolt into the center channel of the leg with the punched end as shown below. Repeat for other legs. Install the HD brace to the leg by placing the HD brace on the 3/8”-16 x 1-3/4” bolt in the leg. Loosely secure with a 3/8”-16 nut and a 3/8” split lock washer. Repeat for other legs. HAULER RACKS, INC. 1800 Freeway Boulevard Minneapolis, MN 55430-1708 WWW.HAULERRACKS.
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. Rack assembly Slide the leg into the “T” bracket. Join the leg to the “T” bracket by installing (2) 3/8”-16 x 2” carriage bolts, (2) 3/8” split lock washers and (2) 3/8”-16 nuts. Leave the bolts loose. Repeat for other legs. Slide the HD brace along the leg towards the load bar. Align the 3/8”-16 x 1-3/4” bolt in the load bar with the top bolt hole on the HD brace. Loosely secure the HD brace with a 3/8”-16 nut and a 3/8” split lock washer. Repeat for other legs. HAULER RACKS, INC.
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. Mount placement Lip mounts. The lip mounts face outward and rest on the truck bed lip as shown below. Loosen the bolts on the lip mounts and slide one on each leg. Finger tighten the 3/8”-16 x 1-1/4” hex head bolt on the located on the side of each mount. Repeat for other rack assembly. Bed mounts. The bed mounts face inward and rest on the bed floor as shown below. Loosen the bolts on the bed mounts and slide one on each leg.
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. Mounting to truck bed Place the rack assemblies on the truck in the desired positions. Adjust the lip mounts so that it rests on the lip of the truck bed. Make sure the legs are straight up and down. For best results, use a level to check plumb. Using the lip mounts and bed mounts as templates, mark holes to be drilled. Check for access underneath marked holes for clearance needed to install washers and nuts. Adjust position if needed. If access is not available, use the 3/8” x 1” lag bolts.
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Customer Limited Warranty and Standard Return Policy Hauler Racks, Inc. offers to preferred customers a special limited warranty. It is our goal to provide effective service for any warranty or standard return. This statement of warranty and return policy is divided into two sections: Warranty Returns of Defective Product and Standard Returns of Unused Product. Warranty Returns of Defective Product Hauler Racks, Inc.