Softride 26428 User Manual

ALUMINA3 RACK INSTRUCTIONS

Model #26428

Important This bike rack is designed for use in a 2” or 1.25” receiver and designed to hold a maximum of three bikes. Do not

use this rack for anything other than carrying bicycles. Do not exceed your vehicle’s receiver load ratings for any
reason. Reference the instruction manual for proper use of this rack. 90 lb maximum carrying capacity. Save these
instructions.

Warning Check the tightness of bolts and nuts periodically as they may loosen slightly during normal use.

DO NOT drive the vehicle with the bike rack in the lowered position.

This rack CANNOT be used on a Class 1 (200 lb tongue weight) receiver hitch.

Not intended for off-road use.

This rack MUST be removed from the vehicle before going through a car wash.

PARTS INCLUDED TOOLS REQUIRED

(A) Main rack assembly with Cable Lock
(B) Bike rack arms (2)
(C) Arm straps (9)
(D) Hitch bolt with lock washer (5/8” for 2” rack & 1/2” for 1.25” rack)
(E) Soft wraps (3)
(F) Detent pins (2)
(G) 1.25” Hitch Bar
(H) Lock & Keys
(I) Anti-sway (3)
(J) Hitch Bar Nut Holder

Torque wrench
Screw driver

(B)

(C)

(I)

(F)

(G)

(D)

(A)

(H)

(J)

(E)

ALUMINA3 RACK INSTRUCTIONS

Assembly of Rack

Begin assembly of your Alumina3 rack by removing

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the main rack assembly and the 2 arms from the
box. Attach the arms to the main rack assembly
so that the yellow bails on the ends of the arms
are pointing up. Use the detent pins provided to
secure the arms in place.

Place the straps on the bike arms.

To convert your 2” rack to a 1.25” rack you will
need to add on the 1.25” assembly to the 2” hitch
bar. Remove the nut holder from the inside of the
2” hitch bar assembly. Slide the three-holed nut
plate inside the 2” hitch bar, aligning the holes.
Pass the three bolts through the lock washer and

1.25” hitch bar and tighten to the nut plate. Make
sure the three bolts are tightened securely and
recheck the tightness of the bolts from time to time.

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Recommended Accessories

Top Tube Adapters (26373)
Gooseneck Adapter (25748)
Extended Hitch Bar (26033)
Replacement Straps (25869)
Softwrap Kits (26260)
Bike Bumper (26442)

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