Buyers 1501100 User Manual

1501100

Ladder Rack

9049 Tyler Blvd. • Mentor, Ohio 44060

Qualit y since 1946

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Installation Instructions

Before Assembling:

Before assembling your Buyers ladder rack it’s
important to read, understand, and follow all listed
instructions.

Note: There are two different assembly options,
depending on whether the ladder rack will
be mounted on a short or long bed truck. The
difference between the two is how the front half
of the rack is assembled. Detailed instructions
for both options have been provided. Failure
to choose the correct option for your bed size
will result in disassembling the ladder rack
and starting over. The rear half of the rack is
universal, and is assembled in one manner,
regardless of bed size.

Safety Instructions/Warnings:

•Your Buyers ladder rack is rated at 1,000 lbs. Do
not exceed this limit for any reason.

•All loads must be evenly balanced and
distributed over as many crossbars as possible.

•The removable rear crossbar must be attached
and pinned to the rack before cargo can be
loaded and secured. Do not carry cargo on the
ladder rack with the rear crossbar removed.

•Be sure that all hardware is securely tightened
once ladder rack is assembled and mounted to
the truck.

•Check for loose, worn, or missing hardware
before each use. Tighten or replace hardware as
needed

WARNING

It’s important to follow the provided step-by-step
instructions. Failure to do so may result in severe or fatal
injury and or property damage.

Required Tools:

•Safety Glasses

•Gloves

•Adjustable Wrench

•Socket Wrench Set

•Hex Wrenches

•Rubber Mallet

•Tape Measure

Surface Finish Maintenance:

•YourBuyersladderrackhasapowdercoatfinish

and can be kept clean by using a soft sponge or
cloth with mild soap and water.

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Pre-Assembly Diagram (Full)

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Bill of Materials

Item QtY. DescrIp tIon

1 1 Cab Hoop
2 1 Front Crossbar
3 1 Center Crossbar
4 1 Rear Crossbar
5 2 Front Siderail (universal)
6 2 Rear Siderail (universal)
7 2 Leg with Gusset A(directional)
8 2 Leg with Gusset B(directional)
9 2 Mounting Foot A(directional)
10 2 Mounting Foot B(directional)
11 2 Rear Crossbar Mounting Brackets, Driver Side
12 1 Rear Crossbar Mounting Bracket, Passenger Side
13 4 Siderail Connection Plates

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Hardware

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B

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J & K

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BOLT

TYPE SIZE QTY QTY SIZE QTY QTY

A Carriage Bolt M10x70 2 2 Ø20 2 0

B Carriage Bolt M16X35 4 4 Ø35 4 4

C Hex Head Bolt M12x50 8 8 Ø25 16 0

D Hex Head Bolt M12X75 2 2 Ø25 4 0

E Hex Head Bolt M10X30 2 2 Ø20 4 0

F Hex Head Bolt M10X30 2 0 Ø20 2 0

G Hex Head Bolt M18X85 4 4 Ø50 8 4

H Hex Head Bolt M18X85 4 4 Ø35 8 4

I Hex Head Bolt M16X70 8 8

J Button Head Hex Screw M12X70 8 8 Ø35 8 0

K “L” Mounting Brackets N/A 8

L Latch Pin M6x68 2

3

NYLON

LOCK NUT

FLAT WASHER

M12xØ35 8

M16xØ30 8

LOCK

WASHER

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Assembling Front Half of Rack (Short Bed)

1. Slide the front crossbar onto the bottom tubes

of the front siderails as shown. Note: Crossbar
gussets should be facing toward rear of the rack.

Front

C

Leg Gusset

Rear

Fig. 1

Front Cross Bar Gusset

Fig. 2

2. Assemble the front legs and feet as shown.
Legs and feet are directional. Make sure that leg
gussets are facing toward the rear of the rack. Foot
mounting tabs should face the inside of the bed on
each side. Hand tighten hardware.

Fig. 4

3. Slide the assembled legs and feet onto the front
siderails as shown. Leg gussets should be facing
the rear of the rack.

Front

Rear

Fig. 5

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Foot

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Mounting

Tab

Fig. 3

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Assembling Front Half of Rack (Short Bed)

4. Attach the cab hoop to the front siderails as

shown. Make sure that the drain hole, in the
center of the cab hoop, is facing down. Tighten
cab hoop hardware completely.

Fig. 7

5. With someone’s assistance, carefully lift the front
half of the rack and attach each leg to the gussets
on the front crossbar as shown. Hand tighten
hardware.

CAUTION

The front half of the ladder rack will not stand by itself.

Fig. 9

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Fig. 10

The front half of the ladder rack is now

assembled (Short Bed)

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Assembling Front Half of Rack (Long Bed)

1. Slide the front crossbar onto the bottom tubes

of the front siderails as shown. Note: Crossbar
gussets should be facing toward front of the rack.

Rear

Front

Fig. 11

C

Fig. 14

3. Slide the assembled legs and feet onto the front
siderails as shown. Leg gussets should be facing
toward the front of the rack.

Front Cross Bar Gusset

Fig. 12

2. Assemble the front legs and feet as shown.
Legs and feet are directional. Make sure that leg
gussets are facing toward the front of the rack.
Foot mounting tabs should face the inside of the
bed on each side. Hand tighten hardware.

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H

Foot Mounting Tabs

Rear

Front

Fig. 15

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Fig. 16

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Assembling Front Half of Rack (Long Bed)

4. Attach the cab hoop to the front siderails as

shown. Make sure that the drain hole, in the
center of the cab hoop, is facing down. Tighten
cab hoop hardware completely.

Fig. 17

5. With someone’s assistance, carefully lift the
front half of the rack and attach each leg to the
gussets on the front crossbar as shown. Hand
tighten hardware.

CAUTION

The front half of the ladder rack will not stand by itself.

Fig. 19

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Fig. 20

The front half of the ladder rack is now

assembled (Long Bed)

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Assembling Rear Half of Rack (Short or Long Bed)

1. Assemble the rear legs and feet as shown.

Legs and feet are directional. Make sure that leg
gussets are facing toward the front of the rack.
Foot mounting tabs should face the inside of the
bed on each side. Hand tighten hardware.

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H

Fig. 21

C

2. Slide the rear legs onto the rear siderails as
shown.

Fig. 23

3. Attach the rear crossbar mounting brackets to
the rear siderails as shown. Hardware can be fully
tightened.

Fig. 22

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Driver Side

E

Fig. 24

Passenger Side

F

E

Fig. 25

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Assembling Rear Half of Rack (Short or Long Bed)

4. Attach the rear crossbar by inserting it into the rear

crossbar mounting brackets as shown. Insert snap
hooks thru small holes on the side of each crossbar
mounting bracket. This will hold the rear cross bar in
place.

Fig. 26

Fig. 29

6. With someone’s assistance, carefully lift the rear

half of the rack and attach each leg, to the gussets
in the rear crossbar mounting brackets as shown.
Hand tighten hardware.

CAUTION

The rear half of the ladder rack will not stand by itself.

L

Fig. 27

5. Attach the center crossbar by sliding it onto the
rear siderails as shown. Tighten hardware just
enough so that the center crossbar doesn’t move.

D

Fig. 28

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The rear half of the ladder rack is now assembled.

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Joining Front and Back Half of Rack

1. With someone’s assistance, carefully slide the

front half and rear half of the ladder rack together
as shown. The rear siderails will nest inside of the
front siderails.

Nesting Point

Front Rear

Fig. 32 Fig. 33

Vehicle Installation

Note: If vehicle does not have an "over the rail"
bed liner or OEM plastic top rail, you may need to
insert a ½" thick solid shim under each mounting
foot (not included). Shims should be the same
length and width as each foot.

1. With someone’s assistance, carefully lift the
ladder rack into position on the trucks bed rails.

2. Make sure that the rear mounting feet are as
close to the rear corner of the bed rail as possible.

2. Assemble the siderail connection plates at the
connection point, on the driver and passenger side
of the ladder rack as shown. Fully tighten the
hardware.

B

Fig. 34

3. Carefully slide the front legs and crossbar
forward, so that the front mounting feet are as
close to the front corner of the bed rail as possible.

Note: Make sure that there is adequate space,
between the truck cab and the ladder rack, to
tighten hardware.

Fig. 35

4. Once the ladder rack is in the desired position, use
the “Mounting Bracket System” to secure the ladder
rack to the truck bed as shown. Fully tighten the
mounting bracket hardware. Once the ladder rack is
securely attached to the vehicle it can be aligned.

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Fig. 36

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Aligning the Ladder Rack

1. Stand in front of the vehicle. Note the alignment

of the cab hoop in relation to the roof of the truck
cab. Have an assistant adjust the rack to the left or
right until the front hoop is centered over the truck
cab. The hardware that connects the mounting foot
to the leg can now be tightened.

2. Recheck alignment and adjust if necessary. All
hardware can now be fully tightened, starting with
the gusset points at the top of each leg.

Cab Hoop

Completed Rack (Short Bed)

Completed Rack (Long Bed)

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9049 Tyler Blvd. • Mentor, Ohio 44060

Qualit y since 1946

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Accessories:

Ratchet Tie-Down (P/N 5480010)

Optional Buyers Products ratchet tie-downs are available to use with your ladder rack. These ratchet tie­downs will bolt directly to the gussets on all (4) legs, and can be used to secure equipment (no drilling is
required). The strap itself is 2” x 10’ in length and has a permanently attached s-hook. It has a 1,000 lb
working load limit and a 3,000 lb minimum breaking strength.

WARRANTY

Buyers Products Co. warrants all truck/trailer hardware manufac­tured or distributed by it, to be free from defects in material and
workmanship for a period of one year from date of shipment. Parts
must be properly installed and used under normal conditions. Any
product which has been altered, including modification, misuse,
accident or lack of maintenance will not be considered under
warranty. Normal wear is excluded. The sole responsibility of
Buyers Products Co. under this warranty is limited to repairing or
replacing any part or parts which are returned, prepaid, and are

Ratchet

Tie-Down

found to be defective by Buyers Products Co. Authorization from
Buyers Products Co. must be obtained before returning any part.
No charges for transportation or labor performed on Buyers’ prod­ucts will be allowed under this warranty.

Window Screen (P/N 1501105)

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