Hauler Racks UETR2457-1 User Manual

Package Contents:
PARTS

(2) CROSSBARS
(4) LEGS
(2) SIDE ‘A’ FEET
(2) SIDE ‘B’ FEET
(4) ‘T’ BRACKETS
(4) HD BRACES
(8) LOAD SECURE POSTS

HARDWARE KIT

(64) 3/8”-16 NUTS
(64) 3/8” SPLIT LOCK WASHERS
(16) 3/8”-16 x 1-1/4” HEX BOLTS
(16) 3/8”-16 x 1-1/2” HEX BOLTS
(16) 3/8”-16 x 1” HEX BOLTS
(8) 3/8”-16 x 2” CARRIAGE BOLTS
(8) 3/8”-16 x 1-3/4” CARRIAGE BOLTS

ALUMINUM

ECONO TRUCK RACK INSTRUCTIONS

UETR SERIES

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” Socket or open end wrench

3/8” Drill bit and drill
Pencil or marker
Tape measure
Clamp (optional)

1. Center bolts

Slide in (4) 3/8”-16 x 1-1/2” bolts into the center channel of the crossbar as shown below. Slide the bolts towards the center of the crossbar.
Repeat for other crossbar.

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2. “T” bracket assembly

Insert (2) 3/8”-16 x 1” bolts into each of the outer channels of the crossbar.

Orientate the ‘T’ bracket as shown with the angle ends pointing away from the center of the crossbar.
Align the (4) 3/8”-16 x 1” bolts in the crossbar with the square openings on the ‘T’ bracket.
Place the ‘T’ bracket over the bolts and onto the crossbar.
Loosely secure with (4) 3/8” split lock washers and (4) 3/8”-16 nuts. Repeat for other side of crossbar.
Repeat for other crossbar.

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7109 31
Minneapolis, MN 55427-2848
WWW.HAULERRACKS.COM

Avenue North

Toll Free: 1-800-843-5445

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

3. Adjust ‘T’ bracket span to fit truck bed

Some truck beds vary in width in the front and rear of the bed. Performing the following will help in a quicker setup and centering of the rack
on the crossbars without having to readjust the ‘T’ brackets and HD braces.

Measure the truck bed span (width) at the front and rear of the bed and record in the boxes below.

Verify leg length for your specific rack and select which leg height used (length of leg)

24” Leg 26” Leg 28” Leg

The next step will calculate the span between the ‘T’ brackets. This is the distance from the outside of the ‘T’ bracket to outside of ‘T’ bracket
on the crossbar as shown below.

For the crossbar which mounts to the front of the truck bed:

Front bed span

Minus =

For the crossbar which mounts to the rear of the truck bed:

Rear bed span

Minus =

Slide the ‘T’ brackets with legs apart to the measurement above. Repeat for other crossbar.
Use a tape measure to make sure the ‘T’ brackets are equally centered on the crossbar by measuring the distance from the outside of the ‘T’

bracket to the edge of the crossbar. Adjust as needed until both sides are equal.
Tighten all the nuts on each of the ‘T’ brackets until lock washers are flat but DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN!

6-3/8” 5-1/2” 4-5/8”

Leg height value from

box above

Leg height value from

box above

Front ‘T’ bracket span

Rear ‘T’ bracket span

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HAULER RACKS, INC.

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7109 31
Minneapolis, MN 55427-2848
WWW.HAULERRACKS.COM

Avenue North

Toll Free: 1-800-843-5445

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]