MPG460G Malone MicroSport Trailer TM Model MPG460G Assembly Instructions Take a few moments and read through these instructions to familiarize yourself with the step by step assembly process before you begin turning wrenches. Unpack and sort the components into groups as shown in the following pages. Then assemble each group in order.
MPG460G Bag 11462 Group 1: Frame Components Group 2: Axle / Spring Components 2 Bag 11467 technical@maloneautoracks.
MPG460G Bag 11468 Group 3: Lighting Components Group 4: Fender Components Bag 11464 Group 5: Coupler Components Bag 11494 technical@maloneautoracks.
MPG460G Group 6: Load Bar Components Bag 11489 4 technical@maloneautoracks.
FRAME ASSEMBLY (Group 1) MPG460G 1. We assemble the frame on its back to make it easier to install the springs and axle. Once the springs and axle assembly is installed we will flip the trailer over to complete the assembly. So first, layout the frame components upside down as shown. The spring bracket mounting holes should be facing up. All the decals should be upside down. 2. Attach the spring hanger brackets to the frame.
MPG460G 4. Pass the wiring harness into the grommet and out the front end of the tongue as shown. Stretch out the white wire and leave an equal length of the green/brown/yellow wire outside the grommet as shown. This length of wires will be the connector to your tow vehicle. 5. Roll this wire so it doesn’t get accidentally pulled inside the tongue. 6. Now its time to pass the wire ends thru the tongue. Make sure the wires are tangle free, then attach a weight to the end of the wires.
MPG460G 7. Installing the rear tongue support bracket. First we lay the tongue back in its place making sure its upside down. Push the large wire protection grommet into the rear tongue support bracket hole, then pass the wires through the grommet. Install the 4-1/2” long x 1/2” bolt up from the bottom through the tongue support and tongue. Be careful not to pinch the wires. Add a washer and nut. Hand tighten only. 8. Bolt the tongue support to the frame rails using 3/8” x 1” carriage head bolts.
MPG460G 9. Clamp the frame rails around the tongue as shown using two 1/2” x 3-1/4” bolts. Use a washer on both sides. Hand tighten only. 10. Lay the two frame cross members in between the frame rails. The two holes in the middle should face DOWN as shown. Bolt the frame rails to the cross members using 3/8” x 1” carriage bolts and nuts, (no washers). The square carriage heads go to the outside with the square holes in the frame rails. Hand tighten only. 8 technical@maloneautoracks.
11. TIME TO TIGHTEN FRAME BOLTS: Its important to MPG460G follow this tightening sequence in order to insure the trailer will be straight after everything is tight. A) Tighten the 8 nuts holding the ends of the two cross members. B) Tighten the rear tongue support bracket. Check that you installed washers under the 4 nuts as shown. Evenly tighten the 4 nuts. C) Tighten the two tongue bolts snug to the frame rails. DON”T overtighten, you will just crush the tongue. technical@maloneautoracks.
MPG460G D) Tighten the big bolt thru the rear of the tongue and tongue support. Not too tight, don’t crush the tongue or support. Your frame assembly is now complete and should look like this. 10 technical@maloneautoracks.
SPRING AND AXLE ASSEMBLY (Group 2) MPG460G 1. Set the envelope containing the manufacturer’s certificate of origin (MCO) and VIN labels aside in a safe place. 2. Spin the axle to find the side with the spring centering holes. These holes mate with the spring center stud (shown to the left) technical@maloneautoracks.
MPG460G 4. Run each nut down UNTIL IT TOUCHES THE PLATE ONLY! DON’T TIGHTEN !! You will need to wiggle the springs to fit them into the spring brackets in the next step. 5. Lift the axle/spring assembly to the trailer frame and slide the slipper spring ends into the slipper spring brackets as shown. 12 technical@maloneautoracks.
MPG460G 8. Wiggle the spring eyes into the front hanger brackets and bolt using 1/2” x 3” bolts and self locking nuts. Tighten the shackle bolts ONLY until they grip the sides of the brackets. This is a hinge, the spring needs to move freely. 9. Now that the axle assembly is attached to the frame, tighten the axle plate U-bolts evenly until there is a slight bend in the tie plates. 10. Slip the hub caps thru the wheels from the back then mount the wheels onto the hubs and hand tighten the lug nuts. 11.
MPG460G LIGHT ASSEMBLY (Group 3) REFERENCE: Trailer Wiring Color Code •Brown = running lights •Yellow = left turn / left brake •Green = right turn / right brake •White = ground 1. Attach the tail lamp brackets to the frame as shown using 3/8” x 1” carriage head bolts and nuts. No washers are needed. 2. Sandwich the license plate mounting bracket between the left side lamp and the left side tail lamp bracket. Attach the tail light using the nuts provided with the lamp kit. Then mount the right side lamp.
MPG460G 4. Check that the coil of wiring harness outside the tongue grommet is still full length. 5. Route the GREEN/BROWN wire along the RIGHT side of the frame. Route the YELLOW/BROWN wire along the LEFT as shown. 6. Use the clips provided to secure the wire to the inside of the frame channel as shown 7. Route the wires thru the mid cross member as shown then secure the harness in place using the frame clips provided.
MPG460G 9. Press the brown wire into the quick connector as shown. Then insert the wire from the side marker light fully into the 2nd opening. Use pliers to squeeze the conductor blade down and thru the insulation. The blade cuts thru the insulation and connects the wires inside. Flip the cover to lock the connector. Repeat on the other side again using the brown wire. 10. Route the wires to the rear along the frame. Exit the frame via the slotted hole under the lamp bracket.
FENDER ASSEMBLY (Group 4) MPG460G 1. Connect all 4 fender brackets to the fenders using 3/8” x 3/4” slot head screws and nuts. Assemble with the nuts to the inside of the fenders as shown. No washers here. Fully tighten all 8 screws and nuts. Note: fenders are symmetrical and fit on either side of the trailer. technical@maloneautoracks.
MPG460G Note that when bolting the mounting brackets to the frame you will install a washer on both sides, under the head of each bolt and under each nut. 4. Using 3/8” x 1” bolts, washers on both sides, and nuts, attach the fender brackets to the slotted holes in the frame as shown. NOTE you will use the center hole in the bracket and the outside two slotted holes in the frame. 5. Tighten bolts fully and repeat for other side. 18 technical@maloneautoracks.
COUPLER ASSEMBLY (Group 5) MPG460G 1. Installing the ground wire connector. Strip 3/8” of insulation off the white ground wire and crimp on the ring connector as shown. 2. Assemble the tongue skid and safety chain assembly with a 3/8” x 1-1/2” bolt as shown. Use washers above and below the chain ends. technical@maloneautoracks.
MPG460G 3. Place the skid and chain assembly under the tongue and insert the bolt up through the skid bolt hole on the bottom of the tongue as shown. 4. Slip the ring terminal over the bolt and install the nylon lock nut hand tight. 5. Check that the rear end of the skid is still in its hole in the bottom of the tongue. Tighten the bolt while holding the nut stationary. This way the ring terminal remains straight. 6. Install the coupler and coupler handle onto the tongue as shown.
LOAD BAR ASSEMBLY (Group 6) MPG460G 1. Attach a load bar support tube onto the rear cross member. Cross the U-Bolts. Center the support tube and brackets on the trailer and tighten. 2. Attach the second support tube 48 inches forward. Install these U-bolts parallel, not crossed. Measure 48” on both sides of the trailer to be sure the load bar is on straight, then tighten the U-bolts. technical@maloneautoracks.
MPG460G 3. Use your hammer and carefully pound the end plugs into the ends of the support tubes. 4. Install the protective caps onto the ends of the U-bolts. 5. Slip the load bar brackets over the load bars (as shown) and loosely install the two small carriage bolts / nuts through each bracket trapping the load bars inside the brackets. 22 technical@maloneautoracks.
MPG460G 6. Install and hand tighten the bolts holding each bracket to the support tube. 7. Center the load bars to the trailer, then tighten all 12 bracket bolts 8. Go back now and re-check that all nuts and bolts on the entire trailer are securely tightened. technical@maloneautoracks.
MPG460G Apply the TIRE AND LOADING Decal and the VIN Decal as shown below, onto the left side of the frame. Be sure to clean the frame before applying the decals. Your MicroSport TM Trailer is now complete and ready to register and title ! Contact your local DMV office for specific procedures in your State. Visit us at maloneautoracks.com for more fine products and accessories. 24 technical@maloneautoracks.
