Harbor Freight Tools 39168 User Manual
ITEM 39168 Truck Extender
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Assembly and Operating Instructions
3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011
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instruction sheet or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape
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Save the receipt and these instructions. It is important that you read the entire instruction
sheet to become familiar with this product before you begin using it.
Technical Specifications:
Maximum Weight Capacity: 350 Lbs. Do not exceed this load capacity.
Fits any truck with class 3 receiver hitch
Truck Extension Bar: 36” Crossbar: 48-3/8”
Maximum Height: 48-3/8” Basic Height: 16-5/8”
5 Height Adjustments in 1” Increments
Weight: 23 Lbs.
The Truck Extender supports loads that are 3 feet longer than the truck bed.
Makes it easy to transport things such as ladders, small boats, sheets of
drywall, and more.
Can be easily removed and stored in the truck cab. The Truck Extender includes tie down loops.
When unpacking the Truck Extender, make sure all parts shown on the Parts Diagram on the
back of this sheet are included and in good condition. If any part is missing or damaged, contact Harbor Freight Tools at the telephone number shown above.
REV 08e
Warning:
1. Read this instruction sheet completely before attempting to assemble and use the Truck
Extender.
2. Always wear ANSI approved safety goggles when assembling and working with tools and
equipment.
3. The maximum load capacity for the Truck Extender is 350 Lbs. Do not exceed this
weight capacity.
4. Only use the Truck Extender with a Class 3 truck receiver hitch. Do not modify the Truck
Extender in any way.
5. Before each use, check all hardware for tightness and make sure that both “L” pins
and both “R” pins are correctly in place.
6. Always use tie down loops to properly secure the extended load and use warning signs
(not included) to alert other vehicles.
Note: The warnings and instructions contained in this instruction sheet cannot cover all pos-
sible conditions and situations that may occur when using this product. It must be understood that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product.
These factors must be supplied by the person using the Truck Extender.
Assembly and Use of the Truck Extender
The Truck Extender can easily be assembled by understanding the instructions shown below. Place all parts on the work surface and refer to the part number listing and parts diagram
shown below.
1. Assemble the “T” Extender (#2) onto the “L” Extender (#3) and secure with “L” Pin (#6)
and “R” Pin (#7). Note that the “T” Extender has 5 different
height adjustment positions.
2. Using 2 Bolts (#5) and 2 Nylon Lock Nuts (#4), bolt the Top
Extender (#1) to the “T” Extender (#2).
3. Slide the long end of the “L” Extender into the Class 3 Truck
Receiver Hitch and secure by placing “L” Pin (#6) through
the Truck Receiver Hitch and “L” Extender and secure with
“R” Pin (#7).
4. The Truck Extender is now ready for use.
PARTS LIST
Part Description Ref. Qty.
1 Top Extender 1
2 “T” Extender 1
3 “L” Extender 1
REV 10/05
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