Hauler Racks TRANSIT CONNECT RACK User Manual

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR

TRANSIT CONNECT RACK

FTC948-1 shown above

Package Contents:
HARDWARE KIT PARTS

(4) 3/8”-16 x 3” CARRIAGE BOLTS (1) RAIL DRIVER’S SIDE ASSEMBLY
(16) 3/8”-16 x 2” CARRIAGE BOLTS (1) RAIL PASSENGER’S ASSEMBLY
(2) 3/8”-16 x 1-3/4” CARRIAGE BOLTS (1) FRONT RECTANGLULAR CROSSBAR
(8) 3/8”-16 x 1-3/4” HEX BOLTS (2) MIDDLE CROSSBAR ASSEMBLIES WITH ‘H’ BRACKETS
(30) 3/8” SPLIT LOCK WASHERS (1) REAR RECTANGLULAR CROSSBAR
(30) 3/8”-16 NUTS (4) G-MOUNT HINGE ASSEMBLY
(12) 5/16” SPLIT LOCK WASHERS (4) CURVED MOUNT ARM
(8) 5/16” HEX NUTS
(8) 5/16” X 1” CARRIAGE BOLTS
(4) RUBBER GASKETS
(4) M8 x 20MM HEX BOLTS

Before you begin:

Remove all components from the shipping carton.
The rack should be assembled on a padded surface such as carpet to prevent scratching of aluminum surfaces. Remove bands

securing components together.
Read the instructions thoroughly to familiarize yourself with the assembly sequence.
Note that you DO NOT tighten any nuts and bolts until the completed rack is installed on the vehicle unless specified. This allows for

minor adjustments to the rack during the installation process.
Gather the following tools used to assemble and install the rack.
9/16” Sockets or open end wrenches

1/2” Sockets or open end wrenches
Boards (optional)

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1. Connect front and rear sections
Each side rail side contains a front and rear section preassembled for easier assembly. The front and rear

sections are banded together.
Remove the banding and separate the front and rear rail sections from packaging.
On a flat surface, place boards under the front and rear rail sections as shown so that the rear ‘H’ bracket does

not touch the ground. This will make aligning the front and rear rail sections faster.
Insert the front rail section into the 5” bracket mounted on the rear rail section and line up the holes.

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1. Connect front and rear sections (Continued)
Note the orientation of the other carriage bolts on rail assemblies.
For the top round tube, use a 3/8”-16 x 1-3/4” carriage bolt, 3/8” split lock washer and a 3/8”-16 nut, install

hardware finger tight. Repeat for other side rail.
For the lower rectangle tube, use (2) 3/8”-16 x 3” carriage bolts, (2) 3/8” split lock washers and (2) 3/8”-16

nuts, install hardware finger tight. Repeat for other side rail.

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