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Installation Instructions
1501200 (13.5 ft.) & 1501210 (14.5 ft.)
Utility Body Ladder Racks
9049 Tyler Blvd. • Mentor, Ohio 44060
Phone (440) 974-8888 • Fax (440) 974-0165
Toll-Free Fax 800-841-8003 • buyersproducts.com
AT LEAST TWO PEOPLE ARE
NECESSARY TO INSTALL THIS RACK
STEP 1 - Verify Rack Will Fit Your Truck Body
• DETERMINE WHERE THE RACK WILL BE
MOUNTED. Depending on your truck, the rack
may be mounted on top of the boxes, on front and
rear panels, or another location
• Position the mounting angles on the truck in the
positions they will be mounted
CAUTION
CHECK TO ENSURE THAT THE MOUNTING LOCATIONS
CHOSEN ARE CLEAR OF ALL TAIL LIGHTS, WIRING, AND
BOX HANDLE HARDWARE
• Measure the distance between the Mounting
Feet and record it as distance X. – (Fig. 2)
STEP 2 – Preassemble Rack (Figs. 3-8)
CAUTION
DO NOT FULLY TIGHTEN HARDWARE AT THIS TIME
•
Slide the Front Crossbar onto the Front Rails (Fig. 3)
• Assemble the four Legs to the Side Rails using
M12 x 50 HHCS with washers & locknuts (Fig. 3)
• Install the Driver Side and Passenger Side Rear
Crossbar Mounting Brackets using (2)M10 x 30
HHCS with washers to attach to the Rear
Rails and (2)M10 x 30 HHCS with washers and
locknuts to attach the grab handle (Fig. 4)
• Assemble the Rear Crossbar to the Rear Rails
using the Latch Pins (Fig. 4)
• Join the Front and Rear halves by sliding the
Rear Rails into the Front Rails (For additional
safety, the Connector Plates and (4)M16 x 35
Carriage Bolts with washers and locknuts are
recommended to be used at this time to secure
the two halves together) (Fig. 4)
• Lift and rotate the legs inward so the Rack can
stand by itself. Attach the Legs to the Front
Crossbar and Rear Mounting Brackets using
the M16 x 70 HHCS with (2) flat washers, a lock
washer and a lock nuts (Fig. 5)
• Insert the Feet into the Legs and attach using
(8)M12 x 90 HHCS with washers and locknuts
(FINGERTIGHTEN ONLY AT THIS TIME) (Fig. 6)
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• If the distance between the Front and Rear
Legs (when adjusted to shortest point/position)
is longer than the measured distance X the Front
Side Rails will need to be cut (Fig. 2)
• If it is necessary to shorten the rack, cut the
Front Rails by the determined amount now. If
cutting is necessary, you should paint the cut
edges to prevent rust.
WARNING
DO NOT CUT REAR SIDE RAILS FOR ANY REASON.
•
Set the preassembled rack onto the truck to verify fit
• After fit is verified, use predrilled holes in the
Feet to mark the places where mounting holes
will need to be drilled. (Fig. 6)
• Remove rack and drill all necessary holes (For
1/2" diameter hardware)
CAUTION
DOUBLE CHECK THAT THE HOLES ARE CLEAR OF ALL TAIL
LIGHTS, WIRING, BOX HANDLE HARDWARE AND THERE
IS ROOM TO MOUNT THE ANGLES
STEP 3 – Final Installation
NOTE: Silicone is provided to seal all joints and
prevent water from entering toolboxes and/or
the rack
• Separate the Front and Rear halves of the rack,
apply silicone around the entire swaged surfaces
of the Rear Rails, and reconnect the halves. (Fig. 7)
• Install the Connector Plates and (4)M16 x 35
Carriage Bolts with washers and locknuts. (Fig. 7)
• Install the Front Hoop (Fig. 7). Apply silicone to
the swaged surfaces of the Front Rails then slide
the Front Hoop into position. Use (2)M10
x 70
Carriage Bolts with washers & locknuts to secure.
• Install the Center Crossmember using (2)M12 x
75 HHCS with washers and locknuts (Fig. 8)
• Position the Rack on the truck and attach using
the Angles and (8)M12 x 45 HHCS with washers
and locknuts. (Fig. 9)
NOTE: The bottom of the feet have drain holes
so if any gasket tape is used between the
bottom of the Feet and the body of the truck the
installer should ensure that these drain holes
remain uncovered
STEP 4 – ALIGNING, MAINTENANCE, & WARNING
• Aligning – 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. Recheck alignment and adjust
if necessary. All hardware can now be fully
tightened, starting with the gusset points at the
top of each leg.
• 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.
WARNING
LADDER RACK IS RATED AT 1,000 LBS. DO NOT EXCEED
THIS LIMIT FOR ANY REASON AND NEVER EXCEED THE
GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING(GVWR) OR GROSS
AXLE WEIGHT RATING(GAWR) AS SET BY THE VEHICLE
MANUFACTURER.
WARNING
ALL PAYLOADS MUST BE SECURELY FASTENED FOR
TRANSPORTATION
WARNING
NEVER USE THE LADDER RACK WITH THE REAR CROSS
BAR REMOVED. THIS WILL AFFECT THE STRUCTURAL
INTEGRITY OF THE RACK.
WARNING
USE CAUTION CARRYING A PAYLOAD ON THE LADDER
RACK. ALWAYS LOAD THE LADDER RACK AS LOW AND
EVEN AS POSSIBLE. ANY PAYLOAD CARRIED ABOVE
THE FLOOR OF THE TRUCK’S BED WILL INCREASE THE
TENDENCY OF THE VEHICLE TO ROLLOVER.
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
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.
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Fig. 1
Parts List
6
4
1
3
2
8
5
7
11
9
10
12
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Bill of Materials Hardware Kit
item 1501200 1501210 qty. descript ion item BAG q ty. descr iption
1 3015966 3015966 1 Hoop, Front
2 3015968 3015968 2 Rail, Side, Front
3 3015971 3015980 2 Rail, Side, Rear
4 3015967 3015967 1 Crossbar, Front
5 3015972 3015972 1 Crossbar, Rear
6 3015969 3015969 1 Crossbar, Center
7 3015970 3015970 4 Plate, Connector, Side Rail
8 3015973 3015973 1 Bracket, Crossbar Mount, Rear DS
9 3015974 3015974 1 Bracket, Crossbar Mount, Rear PS
10 3015976 3015976 2 Leg, PS
11 3015975 3015975 2 Leg, DS
12 3015977 3015977 4 Foot Assembly
13 3015978 3015978 4 Angle, Mount, Support
- 3016460 3016460 1 Hardware Kit
14 A 2 M10 x 70 Carriage Bolt, Lock Nut, Flat Washer
15 A 4 M16 X 35 Carriage Bolt, Lock Nut, Flat Washer,
Lock Washer
16 A 8 M12 X 50 Hex Head, Lock Nut, Flat Washer
17 B 2 M12 x 75 Hex Head, Lock Nut, Flat Washer
18 B 2 M10 X 30 Hex Head, Lock Nut, Flat Washer
19 B 2 M10 X 30 Hex Head, Lock Nut, Flat Washer
20 c 8 M12 X 45 Hex Head, Lock Nut, Flat Washer
21 c 8 M12 X 80 Hex Head, Lock Nut, Flat Washer
22 c 8 M16 X 70 Hex Head, Lock Nut, (2) Flat Washers,
Lock Washer
23 c 2 Latch Pin M6
- - 1 Silicone, Tube, Clear
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Optional Ratchet
Tie Downs (5480010)
Fig. 2
Distance "X"
LEG
Fig. 3
Preassembly for Fit Verification
FRONT
CROSSBAR
CUT HERE IF NEEDED
LEG
FRONT RAIL
CUT HERE IF NEEDED
REAR RAIL
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Fig. 4
Rear Crossbar
CONNECTOR
PLATES
REAR CROSSBAR
LATCH PIN
REAR CROSSBAR
MOUNTING BRACKETS
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Fig. 5
Standing the Rack
Fig. 6
Installing the Feet
M12 X 90
USE THESE HOLES
TO MARK THE LOCATIONS
WHERE YOU WILL DRILL
INTO THE BODY(TOP MOUNT)
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FRONT
APPLY SILICONE
ON THIS SURFACE
Fig. 7
Front Hoop & Applying Silicone
HOOP
APPLY SILICONE
ON THIS SURFACE
M10 X 70
CARRIAGE BOLT
APPLY SILICONE ON
THESE SURFACES
THESE S URFACES
APPLY SILICONE ON
M16 X 35
CARRIAGE BOLT
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9049 Tyler Blvd. • Mentor, Ohio 44060
Phone (440) 974-8888 • Fax (440) 974-0165
Toll-Free Fax 800-841-8003 • buyersproducts.com
Fig. 8
Install Center Crossmemeber
M12x75
Figs. 9
Top View of Hardware
Underneath View of Hardware and BracketOptional Mount Position
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3015982 Rev. A
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