Installation Guide

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Notes and Maintenance

Before you begin installation, read all instructions thoroughly.

Proper tools will improve the quality of installation and reduce the time required.

To protect the product, wax after installing. Regular waxing is recommended

to add a protective layer over the ﬁnish. Do not use any type of polish or wax

that may contain abrasives that could damage the ﬁnish.

For polished, gloss and other smooth ﬁnishes,

polish may be used to clear small scratches and scuffs on the ﬁnish.

Mild automotive detergent may be used to clean the product.

Do not use dish detergent, abrasive cleaners, abrasive pads,

wire brushes or other similar products that may damage the ﬁnish.

Refer to the table to the left when securing hardware during the

installation process to help prevent damage to the product or vehicle.

Level of Difﬁculty

Easy

Parts List

1 Driver / left section

headache rack

1 Passenger / right section

headache rack

1 Center / middle section

headache rack

1 Center / middle section, mesh

2 Stake pocket clamp

8 Hex bolt, M8 - 1.25 x 25mm

8 Hex ﬂange lock nut,

M8 - 1.25mm

2 Hex bolt, M14 - 2.0 x 80mm

2 Flat washer, M14

2 Lock washer, M14

8 Adhesive wire ties

Tools Required

Ratchet Socket, 13mm

Utility knife Socket, 22mm

Flathead

screwdriver

Open end

wrench, 13mm

Needle nose

pliers

Scan

for helpful

install tips

INSTALLATION MANUAL 1110117

Torque Speciﬁcations

METRIC

M6 bolt 3 ft.-lbs.

M8 bolt 7 ft.-lbs.

M10 bolt 16 ft.-lbs.

M12 bolt 28 ft.-lbs.

SAE

1/4" bolt 3 ft.-lbs.

5/16" bolt 7 ft.-lbs.

3/8" bolt 16 ft.-lbs.

7/16" bolt 20 ft.-lbs.

1/2" bolt 28 ft.-lbs.

Use above torque setting

unless otherwise noted

Summary of content (4 pages)

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INSTALLATION MANUAL Parts List Level of Difficulty 1 Driver / left section headache rack Easy 1 Passenger / right section headache rack 1 Center / middle section headache rack 1 Center / middle section, mesh 2 Stake pocket clamp 8 Hex bolt, M8 - 1.25 x 25mm 8 Hex flange lock nut, M8 - 1.25mm 2 Hex bolt, M14 - 2.
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Step 1 Starting on the driver side, locate and take out the plastic stake pocket cover. Repeat this for the passenger side stake pocket cover. Note: Some vehicles have removable stake pocket covers and cutting is not necessary. Step 2 Insert the flathead screwdriver into the stake pocket and push in the tab to remove the plug. Repeat for the passenger-side stake pocket plug. Note: Not all vehicles will have a plug to remove. Removal is only necessary if it interferes with the stake pocket clamps.
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Step 5 Prior to installing headache rack check to make sure the stake pocket clamp hooks on both sides of the stake pocket. If the clamp does not fully open on both sides, bending of the tabs may be required as shown. Note: Needle nose pliers may be needed to remove clamp from stake pocket. Step 6 Place the headache rack on a work table with the slotted ends hanging off the sides of the table. Insert an M14 bolt, M14 lock washer and M14 flat washer through the slot and attach to the stake pocket clamp.
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Step 7 With assistance, hold the assembled headache rack in position over the stake pockets in the truck bed rails. Squeeze the stake pocket clamps to a closed position to allow them to be lowered into the stake pockets. With the clamps lowered into the stake pockets, slide the headache rack into the desired location, ensuring it is centered on the vehicle. Note: Place something between the headache rack and the cab of the truck or find assistance while inserting and tightening the rack down.